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Unpaid Carers: Unsung Heroes of the Healthcare System

A new report by the Kings Fund details the significant level of support unpaid carers in England provide to their family members or friends. The report “Caring in a Complex World.”, compiled by Deborah Fenney, … read more >> Unpaid Carers: Unsung Heroes of the Healthcare System

Addressing the Workforce Crisis for the Ageing Population

The NHS, the pride of the United Kingdom, is facing a formidable challenge – a workforce crisis that threatens the quality of care for its citizens. The current shortage of skilled healthcare professionals, coupled with … read more >> Addressing the Workforce Crisis for the Ageing Population

Open University toolkit aims to revolutionise social care

A new report published by The Open University outlines, the value relational care with when looking after the elderly. The study, conducted by a team of leading academics, experts, and researchers, delved into the transformative … read more >> Open University toolkit aims to revolutionise social care

Wirral Careers in Health and Social Care Open Day

WUTH, WCHC and Wirral Council are holding an open day to discuss pathways into care roles across the Wirral. Careers in Health and Social Care Open DayDate : 10th June 2023Time : 10 am to … read more >> Wirral Careers in Health and Social Care Open Day

Building a Resilient Social Care System in England

Experts from the Care Policy and Evaluation Centre (CPEC) at the London School of Economics (LSE) have conducted research to analyze the impact of the first wave of Covid-19 on the social care system in … read more >> Building a Resilient Social Care System in England

Union Calls Out Shaw Healthcare for Bullying Tactics Against Employees

Union calls for national care service as Shaw Healthcare’s new terms hit lowest paid workers A care home firm, Shaw Healthcare, has come under fire as it faces allegations of pressuring its employees to accept … read more >> Union Calls Out Shaw Healthcare for Bullying Tactics Against Employees

UK Government Unveils Next Steps to Reform Social Care

In December 2021, the People at the Heart of Care white paper was published, presenting a transformative 10-year vision for adult social care in the UK. Shaped through extensive collaboration with national and local government, … read more >> UK Government Unveils Next Steps to Reform Social Care

Government call’s for evidence on a new care workforce pathway

In a bid to improve the quality and effectiveness of adult social care in England, the government has launched a call for evidence to develop a new care workforce pathway. The pathway aims to set … read more >> Government call’s for evidence on a new care workforce pathway

Care Agency in Staffordshire Sets a New Standard for Fair Pay and Valuing Carers

A stark rise in vacancies within the adult social care sector in England has created a pressing need to attract more individuals to the industry. With over 165,000 unfilled positions, representing a 52% surge in … read more >> Care Agency in Staffordshire Sets a New Standard for Fair Pay and Valuing Carers

Urgent Action Needed to Protect Rights of Older People to Health and Social Care

In the face of an ongoing health and social care crisis, experts at the British Geriatrics Society (BSG) are calling for immediate action to safeguard the rights of older people in the United Kingdom. With … read more >> Urgent Action Needed to Protect Rights of Older People to Health and Social Care

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