40% rise in detentions under the Mental Health Act
The rise in detentions under the Mental Health Act may be are symptomatic of a healthcare system ‘under considerable strain’, says the Care Quality Commission… This content is for members only. Visit...
View ArticleTwo-thirds of English MPs believe there aren’t enough quality care homes for...
Two-thirds of England MPs, including just over half of Conservative MPs and 82% Labour MPs, agree that there aren’t enough ‘high-quality’ care homes for older constituents… This content is for members...
View ArticleHigh Court dismisses Ideal Carehomes’ challenge to publication of inspection...
The High Court has dismissed an injunction application from Ideal Carehomes, to prevent the Care Quality Commission (CCQ) publishing a report looking into one of… This content is for members only....
View ArticleJoint inquiry into the long-term funding of social care launched
The House of Commons Communities and Local Government and Health Committees have launched a joint inquiry into the long-term funding and provision of care which… This content is for members only. Visit...
View ArticleConsultation delays ACO introduction
Plans by NHS England (NHSE) to introduce Accountable Care Organisations (ACOs) have been put on hold whilst a 12-week consultation looking at the contracting arrangements… This content is for members...
View ArticleHousing with care providers need to build an experience finds ILC
Housing with care operators should build an experience rather than just a property product, according to new research from the International Longevity Centre (ILC). Drawing… This content is for members...
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Ombudsman appoints new members
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has appointed two members to its governing board, the Commission for Local Administration in England. Deep Sagar has… This content is for members only....
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Smart homes could save NHS and social care billions – IMechE
Financial incentives should be introduced for construction companies to create 78,000 adapted smart homes per year over the next decade. According to a report published… This content is for members...
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Solutions to the adult social care funding crisis?
Analysis of the five most commonly raised solutions to the adult social care funding crisis in England has been published by The King’s Fund and… This content is for members only. Visit the site and...
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Tough trading environment leads to static UK revenue at Tunstall
Challenging trading conditions led to static UK revenue at Tunstall Healthcare Group Ltd but the pipeline for new opportunities remains strong, its financial report has… This content is for members...
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