Respite breaks for carers and taking time out
Respite breaks for carers and taking time out Carers carry out sensitive chores that require physical, emotional and time investment in loved ones. Often times, they do this without taking breaks. Studies revealed that carers are at breaking point. According to a 2018 survey carried out by Carers UK, 69% of carers find it difficult [...]
CQC ‘Declare Your Care’ campaign
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is calling for people to speak up about their experiences of care as part of its new Declare Your Care campaign. New research shows that almost 7 million people in England who have accessed health or social care services, in the last five years have had concerns about their care, [...]
Planning for care needs
People are not planning for care needs in later life, according to new research that suggests people would rather 'wait and see'. The research, conducted by independent health and care champion Healthwatch, suggests the current lack of information and advice is creating a culture where people aren't planning for care needs because they see it [...]
Loneliness and isolation in the UK
Millions of lonely adults fear something will happen to them and no one will notice, according to new research into loneliness and isolation in the UK by British Red Cross. More than half (53%) of adults who feel lonely fear something will happen to them and no one will notice, while over a third (35%) [...]
Review of the Mental Health Act: final report
Review of the Mental Health Act: final report The Independent Review of the Mental Health Act 1983 has set out recommendations for Government on how the Act and associated practice need to change. The review looked at: Rising rates of detention under the Act.The disproportionate number of people from black and minority ethnic groups detained [...]
Social care funding: Government’s £240m winter pledge
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock has announced funding for social care totalling £240m. The money is intended to help reduce delayed transfers of care and will be allocated to councils based on the adult social care relative needs formula. The sector has responded to this announcement, with many welcoming the [...]
Number of elderly people deprived of vital support hits record high
More than 1.4 million over-65s now struggling without help they depend on to carry out basic tasks as charities and councils call for ‘vital’ funding boost in adult social care The number of older people who are not getting the care and support they need has hit a record high, with one in seven now living with […]
