Home Care News

Fuel shortages could jeopardise care of the disabled and elderly

Sue Learner, News Editor (30-Mar-12)

The United Kingdom Homecare Association wants the Government to act to ensure people reliant on care services in their own home are not put at risk from fuel shortages. The association, which represents… read full article

Care Quality Commission "has failed to fulfil its role effectively", say MPs

Sue Learner, News Editor (30-Mar-12)

The Care Quality Commission which is responsible for regulating health and adult social care in England has “failed to fulfil its role effectively”, says the cross-party Commons Public Accounts Committee. The… read full article

New measures to issue Pension Credit had “little impact,” say DWP

Rachel Baker, News Editor (29-Mar-12)

Encouraging poorer pensioners to claim their Pension Credit by automatic payment has had little impact, research from the Department of Work and Pensions revealed today. The new method of paying the credit automatically… read full article

Councils must "act lawfully" funding the elderly in need of nursing home care, warns campaign group

Rachel Baker, News Editor (29-Mar-12)

The Registered Nursing Homes Association is warning local authorities to ensure they act lawfully when setting the fees they will pay for publicly funding nursing home residents in the new financial year. The… read full article

Body for community care gives positive response to PM challenge on dementia

Rachel Baker, News Editor (26-Mar-12)

The Prime Minster today challenged society to respond positively to the numbers of people affected by dementia, by urging communities and services to improve support. Martin Green, chief executive of… read full article

Results of major Department of Health study on integration of heath care

Rachel Baker, News Editor (26-Mar-12)

Better integration of health care has led to improved care processes, reduced use of hospitals and more satisfied staff – say the Department of Health after a major two year study. The Department of Health… read full article

Alzheimer’s Society calls for people to respect dementia sufferers

Rachel Baker, News Editor (26-Mar-12)

Society is not “geared up” to dealing with dementia think three quarters of people in the UK according to a new report by Alzheimer’s Society. Dementia 2012: A National Challenge reflects the negative… read full article

National Pensioners’ organisation support petition against tax freeze

Rachel Baker, News Editor (26-Mar-12)

The National Pensioners Convention – Britain’s biggest pensioners’ organisation - is supporting a new online petition calling on the Government to reverse its decision to freeze the age related personal tax allowances… read full article

Royal College of Nursing will "fiercely resist" regional pay for nursing staff

Sue Learner, News Editor (23-Mar-12)

The Royal College of Nursing has pledged to “fiercely resist” any move to get rid of national pay rates and bring in regional pay for nursing staff. Chancellor George Osborne, announced in his budget speech… read full article

Dementia research is "desperately underfunded", says Alzheimer's Research UK

Sue Learner, News Editor (22-Mar-12)

Alzheimer’s Research UK has called for the Government to invest more in dementia research. The Thomson Reuters report ‘Defeating Dementia’, commissioned by Alzheimer’s Research UK, says that finding a cure can… read full article

Care Show Bournemouth includes Care Quality Commission amongst its many exhibitors

Richard Howard, News Editor (21-Mar-12)

Care sector professionals and products suppliers will gather in Bournemouth once again next week, on the 27th and 28th, for the first of two 2012 Care Shows, the second scheduled for the NEC, Birmingham, on the… read full article

Chancellor's Budget deeply criticised by National Pensioners Convention

Richard Howard, News Editor (21-Mar-12)

George Osborne’s 2012 Budget has called into question the Coalition’s commitment to older people and an ageing population, according to the National Pensioners Convention (NPC). Having lobbied the Government… read full article

First loneliness summit highlights its detrimental impact on mental and physical health

Sue Learner, News Editor (20-Mar-12)

The first summit on loneliness has highlighted the ‘very real threat’ loneliness poses to a person’s health. The summit which was hosted jointly by Minister of State for Care Services, Paul Burstow, and the… read full article

Fresh drive to lobby Parliament for a £10bn National Care Service

Richard Howard, News Editor (20-Mar-12)

The National Pensioners Convention (NPC) has today attempted to reignite the debate for a tax-funded ‘National Care Service’, with a rally planned at the House of Commons at 1pm that has the support of trade union… read full article

Health and Social Care integration at critical juncture

Richard Howard, News Editor (19-Mar-12)

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) have published a joint-discussion document on the issue of social care integration. ‘The Case for Tomorrow: Facing the Beyond’, seeks to question… read full article

National Skills Academy urges response to poor home care reports

Richard Howard, News Editor (19-Mar-12)

The National Skills Academy are among the many leading public bodies to request urgent action to drive up home care standards. Responding to last week’s Which? report, that outlined serious failings in home… read full article

Secret homecare investigation uncovers missed visits and food left out of reach

Sue Learner, News Editor (16-Mar-12)

An undercover investigation into home care has uncovered missed visits, forgotten medication and food left out of reach. A Which? investigation has exposed numerous examples of poor home care of vulnerable… read full article

'See Me' campaign action plans embraced by Highland Council

Richard Howard, News Editor (14-Mar-12)

The Highland Council has confirmed its support for a number of action plans in order to back the ‘See Me’ campaign, a drive to tackle the stigma and discrimination that surrounds mental health issues, such as dementia… read full article

Caremark (East Riding) announces the creation of 200 new care jobs

Richard Howard, News Editor (14-Mar-12)

The East Riding branch of national home care provider Caremark is looking to employ another 200 carers, having recognised the opportunity to expand its provision after a successful first eighteen months since it… read full article

Ark Home Healthcare continues to expand home care provision

Richard Howard, News Editor (14-Mar-12)

A fresh recruitment drive has been announced by growing care-at-home provider Ark Home Healthcare, now looking to recruit more than 100 carers for contracts in Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire. The company’s… read full article