More than 20 chief executives and directors from across the social care sector gathered in London last week for a roundtable hosted by The Access Group and Casson Consulting. Chaired by Kathryn Marsden OBE, CEO of the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE), and Gary Fee, CEO of City & County Healthcare (CCH) Group, the […]
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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published a new Foundational Specification designed to simplify how local authorities in England procure adult social care case management and finance systems. The framework, developed over several months with input from local authorities, suppliers, and sector partners, is expected to save councils significant time and resources
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The government has confirmed its intention to establish a National Care Service underpinned by comprehensive national standards, with the aim of delivering consistent, high-quality adult social care across England. While the overall direction has been set, the details of these standards and how they will be implemented remain in development. In response, the Social Care
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A new report from Care England has revealed how regular, inclusive physical activity in care homes is transforming the health, confidence, and wellbeing of older adults, while potentially saving the NHS up to £96 million. The study highlights a near year-long partnership between Be Great Fitness and Tanglewood Care Homes, where weekly seated exercise sessions
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The mother of a Norfolk teenager murdered in broad daylight has spoken about the daily torment of losing her son and her mission to prevent other families suffering the same tragedy. Margaret Oakes, from Wymondham, lost her son Raymond James “James” Quigley, 18, when he was stabbed to death in Westgate Street, Ipswich, on 17
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Top of Form Bottom of Form A woman who had lived at a Somerset care campus for people with autism since she was 15 has died in circumstances now deemed preventable. A recent review as reported by ITV News has uncovered serious safeguarding failures at the site, which is operated by the National Autistic Society.
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