Care First 24 Ltd Receives an Outstanding CQC Rating
Care First 24 Ltd is proud to announce that, following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), we have been awarded an Outstanding rating for our Supported Living and…
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Care homes and sector leaders unite to improve support for residents living with hearing loss
“We’re just winging it and hoping what we’re doing is the best” – UK Nurse There is a resident in almost every care home in England who has quietly stopped…
Care England responds to the Prime Minister’s social care speech and cross-party talks
Care England, the largest and most diverse representative body for independent adult social care providers in England, has responded to Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s speech today in which he placed…
Care England rates the last government “requires improvement” on social care as new PM makes case for major reform
Care England, the largest and most diverse representative body for independent providers of adult social care in England, has today published Two Years of Promises, a scorecard grading the government’s delivery…
Care England responds to government’s Fair Pay Agreement announcement
The Department of Health and Social Care has today published its response to the Fair Pay Agreement consultation, confirming the design of the new Adult Social Care Negotiating Body and…
Care England responds as government regulator confirms “postcode lottery” in social care and local authorities report £715mn overspend
Care England, the largest and most diverse representative of adult social care providers in England, has responded to ADASS’ spring survey and the CQC’s report on emerging themes from its…
Meet Care England at the Care Roadshows South and Yorkshire
Care England is pleased to be attending the Care Roadshow South and Care Roadshow Yorkshire later this year, and we look forward to meeting care providers from across the sector….
Parliamentary launch of Care England’s good practice guide on preventing choking deaths among people with learning disabilities
Care England today launched its good practice guide on preventing choking deaths amongst people with learning disabilities in Parliament to a crowd of sector leaders, people with lived experience and…
Social care’s improving workforce figures mask a growing concern with no plan to address
Care England, the largest and most representative body for independent adult social care providers in England, has responded to Skills for Care’s annual Size and Structure of the Adult Social…
Everyday changes that improve retention
Retention in social care is often discussed in terms of pay and funding. While important, research shows that everyday working conditions play an equally significant role. Staff are…
Campaigner’s book delivers a unique perspective on life in residential care
A lot is said about the challenges facing social care from care providers and their representatives and from government. Rarely do the perspectives and reflections of someone living from the…
The interview no-show is not always a candidate problem
Interview no-shows are one of the most frustrating parts of care recruitment. A candidate applies, an interview is arranged, the manager makes time, and then nobody arrives….