House of Lords votes to exempt health and care providers from employer NIC increase
The House of Lords has voted to exempt health and care providers from the employer National Insurance Contributions (NIC) increase. Set to come into effect…
Peaceful walk will bring together the care sector to demand vital funding for social care
Providers Unite, a grassroots coalition uniting community care and support providers across the UK to advocate for care sector survival, is hosting a peaceful walk…
Scottish Government Bill to improve information-sharing across health settings
The Scottish Government has announced a dedicated advisory board, support for unpaid carers, and enshrining care home residents' rights to see loved ones are at…
Care providers face impacts from increases in both NICs and the National Living Wage
The UK Government’s Autumn Budget decision to increase employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) will have “catastrophic consequences for millions of people drawing on care and…
Virtual care service receives positive feedback as the service enhances users independence
Careium’s partnership with Ethelcare, an innovative virtual care service, has been delivering impressive results through a pilot project with Cumberland Council. It has shown that…
Free webinar will address the implications of the digital switchover with housing providers
Centre for Ageing Better Images - Pictures Peter Kindersley An upcoming webinar is set to address the digital switchover, which will take place by the…
Adult social care plan to help sector cope with upcoming winter pressures
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published a new adult social care plan for 2020-2021, which outlines the UK Government’s ambitions for…
Remote access living lab to create innovative tech solutions for vulnerable people
Scientists from Heriot-Watt University are launching what they believe is the world’s first open and remote access living lab to research and create solutions for…
Guest article: How embracing assistive technology will be pivotal for care homes in the future
Gavin Bashar UK Managing Director of Tunstall Healthcare An ageing population and funding challenges have placed social care providers under pressure. Staffing shortages, lack of…
RCOT partners with coveted care awards to celebrate the best in adult social care
Helping recognise the very best in adult social care providers and individual employers, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has announced a partnership with…