Kings Fund Event This one-day event is for those responsible for adult social care, including commissioners and providers of services. It will focus on a key challenge facing the social care system: how to achieve...
Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: “Today’s announcement is a welcome reprieve for social care but it isn’t a long term fix “By committing an extra £1bn for social care in...
Caring for an elderly relative can often place emotional and physical distress on a family member, especially if they are living with a serious health condition, such as dementia. Not only will a family member...
Mike Adamson, chief executive of the British Red Cross writes: I wanted to send you a note in light of our reiterated calls for more help for those in need of health and social care support...
Are you approaching a time where you need to make a decision about the kind of care you’ll need, and where you want to receive it? Many people find it very difficult to choose whether...
Reports today suggest that the Government plan to increase the social care precept to 6% over the next year two years, amounting to a total increase of 1%. You can read our response to the reports...
Vicky McDermott, Chair of the Care and Support Alliance, said: “Ignoring the social care crisis is deeply irresponsible. The sector couldn’t be clearer on how dire the situation is for social care and those that...
The Good Care Group offer high quality live in care services, for elderly people to live in their home for as long as possible. Their eye-opening and educational dementia guide offers a ‘person-centred’ analysis of...
Vicky McDermott is Chair of the Care and Support Alliance which represents 80 of Britain’s leading charities including Age UK, Scope, Alzheimer’s Society and The Royal British Legion and writes: In quieter times the bleak picture of...
Liz Norton is a carer who looks after a family member who lives with mental health issues. Last month, Liz, fellow carer Rose Chitseko and colleagues from Healthwatch Essex visited the Department of Health. Here,...
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