Scotland delivers over one million payments to unpaid carers
Since Carer’s Allowance Supplement was introduced in Scotland in September 2018, almost £280 million has been paid to over 150,000 carers. The benefit is one…
New coaltion forms urging UK Government to radically reform social care
An open letter – signed by various politicians, sector coalitions, trade associations, trade unions, voluntary sector organisations and individual care organisations – has been written…
Guest article: Carers Week 2020 – Making Caring Visible
In this article for Carers Week 2020, Gavin Bashar, UK Managing Director of connected care and health solutions provider Tunstall Healthcare, discusses the role of…
“Hugely concerning” points-based immigration proposals will be detrimental to social care services, says disability group
VODG Chief Executive Dr Rhidian Hughes Following the announcement that a new points-based immigration system will take place in the UK from January 2021, the…
Guest Article: How can we support the mental health of young carers?
Young Carers Awareness Day, which took place yesterday (30th January 2020), aims to raise awareness and bring recognition to children and young adults who become…
The Alzheimer’s Show
The UK’s only event dedicated to Alzheimer’s and dementia. We understand caring for someone with dementia, whether as a family member or professional isn’t easy.…
Healthcare professionals and carers invited to dedicated weekends for a well-deserved break
Bournemouth’s The Grove Hotel, which provides specialist holidays for guests with cancer, is running three special Healthcare Workers weekends so carers and other professionals can…
Fast and safe falls assistance device for carers and users now available in North England and Scotland
Healthcare aids specialist Yorkshire Care Equipment is now supplying the Raizer II – an innovative lifting device for someone who has fallen - to care…
Second edition of AT Today now available to read online
The first issue of 2020 and the second issue of the newly-launched print version of AT Today is now available to read online for free.…
“Revolutionary” customisable nurse call system launches to support residential and nursing care homes
Connected care and health solutions provider Tunstall Healthcare has announced the launch of its new innovative nurse call system: Tunstall Carecom. Already supporting over 60,000…