Government launches recruitment campaign for thousands more adult social care staff
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that the Government has launched a new campaign – ‘Every Day Is Different’ – aiming…
Carers UK calls for better carer employment rights including 5-10 days paid care leave
National charity Carers UK has highlighted the need for better carer employment rights across the UK with its latest research, in partnership with YouGov, with…
New website is ARMED for prevention and early detection technology
A new website has been launched for ARMED (Advanced Risk Modelling for Early Detection), an innovative prevention and self-management solution from Technology. ARMED combines pioneering…
New dementia-friendly hub set to help the lives of dementia patients and their carers
Helping people with dementia and their carers stay active, a new programme of activities is set to be launched at the Great Sankey Neighbourhood Hub…
Nine social care digitisation projects from UK councils receive additional funding from NHS
Announced by NHS Digital, nine councils have been awarded extra funding for their social care digitisation projects by NHS Digital and the Local Government Association.…
Accessible care toilet to be unveiled at upcoming OT Show
Sanitary product specialist Geberit is set to provide an exclusive preview of its new and updated care toilet at the Occupational Therapy Show next week.…
Housing and care provider receives gold standard
Edinburgh-based Blackwood Housing and Care has received a gold award for its service by Investors in People, which acknowledges teams and organisations that make a…
Budget 2018 reveals £45 million funding into Disabled Facilities Grant and over £20 billion into NHS
Credit: Sky News On the 29th of October, Chancellor Philip Hammond presented his Budget to Parliament, highlighting key funding into the NHS, social care for…
Pioneering technology keeps vulnerable adults safe overnight and presents significant cost savings
Angela Currie, Housing and Care Director at Blackwood Housing and care provider Blackwood has launched a new innovative project to help keep disabled people safe…
Graduate programme sees 20 people begin their journey in health and social care
Sharon Allen, CEO of Skills for Care Social care and health organisations across England are, this week, welcoming 20 graduates from a range of universities…