Failings at CQC has led to ‘substantial loss of credibility’
Failings in the internal workings of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have led to a ‘substantial loss of credibility’ within the health and social...
Amber Housing undergoes rebrand
Amber Housing – provider of supported living accommodation for people with disabilities – has undergone a rebrand.
With an updated logo and a streamlined digital...
Agincare launches round-the-clock customer enquiry service
Agincare will provide a 24/7 customer enquiry service as part of its digital transformation strategy.
People can contact a care advisor at any time of...
Radis Community Care lands extra care contract
Radis Community Care is expanding its service provision after being awarded a contract to take on three extra care services in Bristol.
The Knowle Complex...
LGA urges cross-party collaboration on tackling care workforce problems
Immediate and decisive action is needed to tackle the adult social care workforce crisis, council leaders have urged.
A report published by the Local Government...
Employment measures will need funding support, say care groups
Care organisations have welcomed government plans to strengthen the rights of the workforce but are worried about the financial impact they could have on...
Social care workers feel valued but wellbeing a concern, report finds
Social care workers in Wales feel more valued for the work they do but their wellbeing is worse than the UK average.
Results published by...
‘Right-sizing’ could free up 3.8m UK homes, says report
Extra capacity in the housing market could be released if under-occupiers were to ‘right-size’ on a large scale, with more focus needed on building...
International recruitment in care ‘masking’ domestic challenges
International recruitment has continued to drive improvements in the adult social care workforce – but employing domestic staff and retaining them remains challenging.
Data released...
Cyber security guidance aims to raise awareness among smaller providers
Better Security, Better Care has published guidance to help small- and medium-sized providers respond to and recover from cyber security incidents.
Its guidance is aimed...