New figures but no surprises
In response to new figures from the Home Office about the Health and Care Worker visa, Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive of Care England, said: “Since the Government’s announcement…
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Switching to decaf could save NHS £85m per year, care home trial suggests
In a first-of-its-kind trial, care home residents were offered decaffeinated hot drinks in a bid to reduce falls experienced rushing to the toilet. Conducted across eight residential care homes over…
Care Associations welcome expanded scope of UK COVID-19 Inquiry’s Social Care Module 6
The Homecare Association, National Care Forum and Care England welcome the decision by the Rt Hon Baroness Hallett, Chair of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry, to broaden the scope of Module 6. This module will examine the…
Dining for a Sustainable Future: apetito introduces Reduced Carbon Menus
In support of reducing the carbon emissions associated with mealtimes, leading care homes meal provider, apetito, has launched its reduced carbon menus to homes across the UK. Through prioritising using…
Care England Conference 2024: Championing Change
The Care England Conference 2024, themed “Championing Change,” brought together leading voices in the adult social care sector to explore the current landscape of care and look at what the…
Setting the Table for Change: Research Report Launches a New Era in Care Home Dining
9 out of 10 care homes surveyed say their catering costs have been increasing month on month since the cost-of-living crisis hit in 2022. More than three-quarters of care homes…
Reforming adult social care in England
In response to the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee report ‘Reforming adult social care in England’, Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive of Care England, has said: “The recommendations…
Worcestershire County Council failing those who need care and support
Care England, the largest and most diverse representative body for independent adult social care providers in England, has today called on the Government to urgently intervene and work with Worcestershire…
Preventing people with a learning disability from dying too young: Care England Reaction
Care England has today responded to the Nuffield Trust report, Preventing people with a learning disability from dying too young. Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive of Care England, says:…
Funded Nursing Care Announcement
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced the 2024-2025 rate for NHS-funded Nursing Care (FNC) of £235.88 for the standard rate and £324.50 for the higher rate, effective from the…
Spring Budget – The Government’s Last Chance Saloon
Today, Wednesday 6 March 2024, Jeremy Hunt delivered the Spring Budget to Parliament. Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive Officer of Care England, says: “This year’s Spring Budget made it…
It’s time for a Culinary Transformation Visit apetito’s VIP lounge at UK Care Week to learn how to save money and make efficiencies in the kitchen.
apetito is heading to UK Care Week at the NEC on 20th and 21st March. As a leading meals provider, apetito builds genuine partnerships with care homes across the country;…