Inquiry finds adults receiving social care are failed if they try to challenge councils’ decisions
An inquiry conducted by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has found that adults receiving social care in England and Wales are being failed…
Guidance issued to local authorities outlines Care Act duties that can be suspended
The Department of Health and Social Care has published guidance to local authorities relating to the new Coronavirus Act powers available to suspend Care Act…
New report says councils must review dementia care plans once a year in line with Care Act
A new review from Healthwatch England has revealed that fewer than half of people with a dementia care plan from their local council receive the…
Charity study finds Care Act fails in first year
"It has become abundantly clear from our own research that the Care Act has failed to make any meaningful impact" Freedom of Information requests reveal…
Carers Trust launch Care Act review & want to hear from you
"One year on is a good time to hear about the difference this is making to carers’ lives – the positives and the negatives." Carers…
New Chief Executive for ECL
"With Keir Lynch at the helm we will be driving forward ECL’s offering as a prime and a subcontractor for commissioners and healthcare partners in…
Mangar launches specialist CPD training for professionals
Mangar International will launch new specialist CPD modules for occupational therapists and care workers at the 2015 OT Show. The modules have been developed under…
ECL appoint new Commercial Director
"Already we are helping to ensure that people don’t spend any longer in hospital than necessary, supporting them to return to their own homes and…
NPS Integrated Care adopted to address £4.3bn ‘perfect storm’
"Across the UK, social care is under pressure, thanks to the ‘perfect storm’ of an ageing population, the ongoing need to assess the needs of…