Home Care News
Political fight over the NHS playing out against Labour's expectations
29 Jan 2015
A British Social Attitudes survey, carried out for The King’s Fund, has recorded the second highest satisfaction levels ever with the NHS and the lowest ever dissatisfaction levels. The results, compiled by NatCen Social Research,.....
Labour calls for end to 15-minute home care visits and pledges integration of health and social care
27 Jan 2015
As all political parties step up their campaigning for the general election, Labour party leader Ed Miliband has set out his party's '10-year plan' for the NHS which includes longer home visits by home care workers.....
Age UK launches social care 'score card' highlighting increasing need for care
21 Jan 2015
A social care ‘score card’ has been launched today by older people’s charity Age UK to reflect the growing demand for care and support. The charity reports that taking into account additional funding of £1.4 billion received.....
Future of mental health services discussed at major conference in England
19 Jan 2015
Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg held a mental health conference today, where leading practitioners in the field, policy makers, charities and campaigners were invited to discuss the future of England’s mental health services. The.....
Adult social care services in England praised by CQC chief inspector
07 Jan 2015
Three adult social care providers in England have received high praise and recognition from CQC’s chief inspector of adult social care after achieving the highest ratings possible for providing quality and secure adult social care......