Important announcements for the healthcare sector in the 2020 Budget
Yesterday (11th of March), Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented the 2020 Budget to Parliament, outlining the UK Government’s plans for the next financial year. This year’s…
RCOT says Government’s crackdown on “low-skilled” immigration could have significant repercussions for the social care staffing crisis
Following the announcement that the UK Government will introduce a new points-based immigration system from January 2021, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has…
Half of all older people’s requests for care were turned down in the last year, new ‘woeful’ research reveals
According to worrying new research by Age UK, 2,000 older people’s requests for care were turned down every day in this last year, highlighting the…
New report finds adult social care is the top long-term pressure for council finances
In the State of Local Government Finance Survey 2020, which comes from the LGiU and the MJ, the report reveals that adult social care has…
NHS outlines major plans for urgent community services to deliver consistent health and social care standards throughout England
According to new plans unveiled by the NHS, expert rapid response teams will be on hand within two hours to help support older people to…
What could the landslide Conservative victory mean for the healthcare sector?
Having secured a resounding victory in the 2019 General Election, taking previously Labour safe seats and turning them into gains, AT Today looks back over…
“Shocking” figures show lack of social care has led to 2.5 million lost bed days since the last General Election
According to new findings from Age UK, there have been million lost bed days in the NHS between the last General Election and the upcoming…
Latest Government figures show reduced delayed discharges across the social care system over one-year period
Vulnerable people across England received almost 13 million extra hours of home visits from social care workers last year, new statistics from the Department of…
New report explores how technology can be used to support a sustainable care system
Independent think tank Doteveryone has launched a new report – Better Care in the Age of Automation Data: Skills and culture for a sustainable, effective…
New report highlights the importance of OTs in relieving pressure on the social care system
Exploring the different ways that occupational therapists can help individuals live more fulfilling lives, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has announced a new…