Guest article: Integrating technology could better protect vulnerable people from extreme weather
The UK Government recently published its guidance for social care providers on protecting vulnerable people before and during hot weather. Dawn Watson, Lead Clinical Application…
Shropshire Council calls on care providers to join it in lobbying for fair social care funding
From April 2022, Shropshire Council will be increasing its payments to companies who provide social care by six percent, and is inviting care providers to…
Government should provide immediate funding to enable social care providers to purchase digital devices
Hft is calling on the UK Government to provide immediate funding to enable social care providers to purchase digital devices after its recent report found…
Over half of social care providers cite barriers to cost of purchasing digital solutions
Independent research commissioned by learning disabilities charity Hft found that COVID-19 has taken its toll on the social care workforce, with 62 percent of providers…
81 percent of social care providers not using assistive tech to its full potential, survey shows
Tunstall Carecom A new report by Hft and Cebr, which offers an annual snapshot of the financial health of the social care sector, has revealed…
Prestigious annual care awards open for 2020 recognising excellence in care and support services
The very best social care employers will have the chance to shine as entries are now open for the annual Skills for Care Accolades, celebrating…
New guide to help adult social care providers improve their CQC rating
Skills for Care has updated their “Good and outstanding care” guide which supports adult social care providers to improve their service and prepare for inspection.…