Home Care News
£300m to "create thousands of homes, providing people with more choice and an alternative to residential care"
29 Oct 2012
Boosting the supported housing market and helping people to grow old in their own homes are the aims of a new £300 million pot of money that local authorities will be able to bid for part of, Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb.....
Failure to plan for death means adults with dementia are unable to die at home
25 Oct 2012
The Alzheimer’s Society has today published a report exploring why so many adults diagnosed with a form of dementia are unable, or unsuccessful, to end their days in the comfort of their own homes. The report ‘My Life Until.....
Free personal care sustainability the focus of Scotland's referendum campaigners
25 Oct 2012
Implemented by the SNP in 2002, free personal care for older people is held up as one of the party’s key flagship policies, though for several years now critics have claimed the policy is unrealistic over the long term. An independent.....
Campaigners launch petition to save dementia care home and day centre in Sheffield from closure
24 Oct 2012
Campaigners have launched a petition to save a care home which offers short term respite dementia care and a day centre, that have been earmarked for closure, by Sheffield Council. respite care.....
Ageing experts urge older people to remain physically active
24 Oct 2012
An active lifestyle in old age is crucial for keeping the brain healthy and guarding against the onset of conditions like dementia, according to University of Edinburgh research funded by charity Age UK. The research utilised MRI.....
Most social care services performing well, according to benchmark review
23 Oct 2012
The majority of local councils and social services deserve praise for their approach towards the safeguarding of older and vulnerable people throughout the pressures of austerity, according to a review conducted by a combination of.....
West Midlands scheme to safeguard vulnerable adults gains momentum
23 Oct 2012
Coventry is the latest city to sign up to the West Midlands Regional Safeguarding Network, founded as part of a drive to make policies and procedures consistent across the region on matters relating to the protection of vulnerable.....
Most Britons do not understand the care system
23 Oct 2012
The majority of people in Britain are mystified by the care system with two thirds clueless as to how much care costs, according to new research. The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has released.....
Vision for Scotland's first dementia friendly town centre
22 Oct 2012
Motherwell is to have its town centre transformed into a dementia-friendly environment, leading the way in becoming the first town in Scotland to embrace this initiative in adjusting to the challenges of an ageing populace. The.....
Attendance Allowance extended in Northumberland after first year success
22 Oct 2012
Available to help adults with long-term care needs or a disability to remain independent in their own homes, ‘Attendance Allowance’ has been given a fresh funding boost by Northumberland County Council in order to extend its contribution.....
Dementia awareness days for people working in telecare
19 Oct 2012
Dementia awareness days are taking place throughout the country to deepen service providers’ understanding of and insight into dementia, with the next one taking place in Bristol on 29 November. Being held in partnership with.....
Welsh Government to debate new powers to protect most vulnerable adults
19 Oct 2012
Individuals judged to be at risk of abuse or neglect could have their properties entered by force, if the Welsh Government decides to approve new safeguarding legislation to be debated when the Social Services and Well-being Bill.....
Alzheimer's Society appoints new director
19 Oct 2012
Dr Doug Brown has been announced as 's director of research and development. Dr Brown will move from his post as head of biomedical research at the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Inspired.....
Virtual hospital wards coming to adults in Surrey with care needs
19 Oct 2012
Surrey health services are embarking on a project to transform living rooms into hospital wards, as part of a fresh initiative to alleviate hospital admissions. The ‘virtual hospital wards’ will be achieved.....
Shaw Community Living scoops award for its commitment to staff training and development
18 Oct 2012
Shaw Community Living, which provides home care, extra care and supported living, has been awarded the Investors in People (IiP) accreditation for its commitment to staff training and development. The accreditation.....
Most social workers in favour of a new ‘power of entry’ to protect adults at risk of abuse or neglect
18 Oct 2012
More than 80 per cent of social care workers are in favour of a new ‘power of entry’ so they can protect adults who they believe are at risk of abuse or neglect by family members or carers. The College of.....
Coverage Care's homes and care at home win at Shropshire Care Awards
18 Oct 2012
Coverage Care Services Ltd has been named Care Business of the Year at the prestigious Shropshire Care Awards. Directors and staff at the company are celebrating as three of the company's 16 homes also scooped honours.....
NHS spending more money on hospital food, yet regional differences exist
18 Oct 2012
The NHS is spending more money on hospital food than ever before, Department of Health figures have revealed. Over the last two years, the amount spent on a patient per day has increased by almost over ten per cent to £8.77. However,.....
United Kingdom Homecare Association “extremely concerned” over home care staff allegations
17 Oct 2012
The , which represents home care providers, has said it is “extremely concerned” at reports that a small number of home care companies are failing to carry out criminal checks or ensuring workers are not barred by professional.....
"An open culture in which patient safety is paramount", is aim of new 'Speaking Up' charter
17 Oct 2012
Supporting people who raise safety concerns in the public interest, and working together to affect a difference in NHS culture is the aim of a new charter. The Speaking Up charter has been signed by twenty-eight organisations,.....
Nursing and Midwifery Council offered £20m grant from Government
16 Oct 2012
The Nursing and Midwifery Council, (NMC) has been offered a ‘one off’ grant of £20 million by the Government to improve its performance, Health Minister Dr Dan Poulter has announced. The Government expects that this support.....
Book launched to improve care for deaf people with additional needs
16 Oct 2012
A mini book of ‘person centred thinking tools’ has been launched to improve the care and support of deaf people who have additional needs. Helen Sanderson Associates and the charity Action on Hearing Loss.....
Over 200 home care companies are employing workers without the proper qualifications
16 Oct 2012
An investigation by the BBC has revealed that 217 home care companies have employed staff without ensuring they were properly qualified as stipulated in Care Quality Commission (CQC) guidance. In a Freedom.....
MP David Blunkett tells care sector "money won't be available" to meet cost of reform
15 Oct 2012
The BBC will this evening broadcast an ‘Inside Out’ programme focusing on the problems the UK faces in financing care for older people, in which former cabinet secretary David Blunkett warns that a political solution is unlikely,.....
Alzheimer's Society supports Bupa toolkit helping loved ones discuss dementia
12 Oct 2012
Helping people to communicate with their friends and loved ones living with dementia is the purpose of a new Talking Toolkit launched by Bupa. The toolkit has been developed in response to research commissioned by Bupa and carried.....
Home care staff commended for saving a man's life in Blackpool
12 Oct 2012
Blood on the floor at an extra care scheme in Blackpool led to two home care staff using their investigation skills and saving a man’s life. Sophie Kirby and Georgie Stagg, employees with home care company Sevacare, spotted.....
Mayor of Christchurch attends opening of new Apex Care premises
11 Oct 2012
Domiciliary provider Apex Prime Care Ltd has moved into new and larger premises in Highcliffe, Dorset, with the help of the Mayor and Mayoress of Christchurch, who were on hand to declare the new offices and staff training area officially.....
Government bids to become world-leader in dementia by showcasing UK's world-class research
10 Oct 2012
The UK’s world-leading research dementia facilities are being showcased today at an invite-only event for more than 150 global leaders from research, charities, biotech and pharmaceutical. The Government is bringing together.....
Enara, leading home care service provider, acquired by MITIE
10 Oct 2012
MITIE Group PLC has announced that it has the acquired Enara Group Limited - the fourth largest provider of home care services in the UK. MITIE is a strategic outsourcing company and has acquired Enara and its senior management.....
Social care funding cap "as soon as we are able", Jeremy Hunt tells conference
10 Oct 2012
It was the turn of the new Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt to give his speech to the Conservative Party Conference yesterday, during which the minister did confirm his commitment to funding a cap on social care, but without giving any.....
NHS funding drive focuses on nursing and midwifery
09 Oct 2012
The Prime Minister and new Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt have announced £140m of funding to go towards improving the care standards of nursing and midwifery in the NHS. The funding will enable services to incorporate new technology.....
Carers in Wales are becoming better qualified
09 Oct 2012
The Care Council for Wales has called for the Welsh Government to support a new analysis of social care worker regulation, in partnership with care regulators and local authorities, in order to assemble a workforce fully prepared.....
Government plans to modernise NHS dentistry as dental pilot project is extended
09 Oct 2012
Spitting after brushing your teeth instead of rinsing, can help teeth to absorb fluoride from the toothpaste and protect your mouth from disease, is the key message being given by dentists as the Government announces it will extend.....
National Association of Care Catering proud to announce a new Patron
09 Oct 2012
Older people’s campaigner Baroness Sally Greengross OBE has been confirmed as the new Patron of the National Association of Care Catering (NACC), an announcement welcomed by the organisation’s supporters with Baroness Greengross already.....
Survey to find out what workers think on "pension revolution"
05 Oct 2012
A national survey is under way to find out how British people feel regarding their pensions, announced today by the British Pension Survey who are poised to collate responses from UK workers and employees. Views are being gathered.....
York to be transformed into a "dementia-friendly city"
05 Oct 2012
Dedicated to inspiring social change, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation have announced plans to turn the city of York into the UK’s first ‘dementia-friendly city, as part of a pioneering project to help communities embrace an ageing.....
Home care vs Residential care home
04 Oct 2012
Lindsey Edgehill, marketing director, Helping Hands
HOME CARE “Residential care homes are a crucial part of the UK’s elderly care portfolio and without them the country would not be able to adequately care for its elderly, but it’s important that families understand that alternatives...
Geoff Lane, chief executive, Regal Care Trading LtdRESIDENTIAL CARE “It is undoubtedly true that when we reach an age where we need additional help, the vast majority of people would wish to stay in their own home in familiar surroundings. In many instances this works well but the........
Social care funding: New ministers, new legislation, same problems
04 Oct 2012
The financing of social care for an ageing population has become something of a political saga of late, with the latest revelation alleged by The Daily Telegraph being that the now former Health Secretary Andrew Lansley clashed with.....
Rising social care demand requires strong volunteer workforce
04 Oct 2012
The 2012 Olympics closing ceremony proved to be an occasion of great enthusiasm and celebration for many reasons but, notably, no applause sounded louder or more powerfully about the Olympic Stadium than when international committee.....
Over 80 per cent of people in Wales “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with their homecare
04 Oct 2012
Over eighty per cent of people in Wales are “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with their care, although one in 10 say standards have declined, according to a new report. The Older People’s Commissioner for.....
Right at Home opening three new UK offices
04 Oct 2012
Home care provider Right at Home UK has seen recent success in attempts to expand its UK provision into more communities, having confirmed the opening of its eighth office in Guildford and Farnham, while also guiding two more branches.....
Profile: Saga chief Ros Altmann pledges to 'shake up the home care sector'
04 Oct 2012
Since Ros Altmann became director-general of Saga, the company has become the biggest home care provider in the country. Formerly known for its over 50s holidays and insurance products, Saga became the UK’s.....
Creative Breaks Grants Programme now available to carers in Scotland
03 Oct 2012
From this week, until September 2013, the Scottish Government is aiming to fund a target of more than 2,600 respite breaks for carers, via its Creative Breaks programme, which has received a £1m funding initiative. Michael Matheson,.....
New learning resource pack to improve end of life care for people in extra care housing
02 Oct 2012
A new learning resource pack to help deliver end of life care for residents of extra care housing has been launched. The pack is to help those working in extra care housing to plan and deliver care and housing.....
New Social Care Information Service to help women over 50 hit most by austerity measures
01 Oct 2012
The Labour Party has launched a new Social Care Information Service as part of the launch of a special older women’s commission to be chaired by MP Harriet Harman. The new service was announced by Yvette.....
Profile: Baroness Greengross dreams of a future when 'people are just people and age is irrelevant'
01 Oct 2012
Baroness Sally Greengross dreams of a future when “people are just people and age is irrelevant”. For decades, this indomitable and tireless campaigner has been fighting and lobbying to improve attitudes.....
Community projects helping people with dementia to stay independent
01 Oct 2012
Research presented at Alzheimer’s Association’s International Conference 2012 showed that a co-ordinated, multidisciplinary approach to care in the home can improve quality of life and can greatly reduce the need for people with dementia.....