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Latest updates on the Social Care Discussion
Our blogs are designed to communicate updated discussions on adult social care in the UK, with relevant articles also shared below.
Complexity in claiming social security benefits, violence towards social care workers and treatment of vulnerable customers by financial services providers
In this month’s blog we look at social security benefits in later life and find that older people find applying for these benefits ‘long and difficult’, according to the research from Independent Age, with excess complexity locking people out of some of the major...
Experts urge for greater speed for Adult Social Care reform, Parliamentary Committee visit Isle of Wight concerning cost of inaction enquiry and the case for behavioural vulnerability
In our blog this month and following on from the announcement last month of the commission lead by Baroness Casey we find experts urging further speed with social care reform The government should act more quickly to reform social care in order to mitigate negative...
Plans for a social care review – Baroness Louise Casey appointed to lead adult social care commission
There has been much coverage in the media concerning the announcement this month of a commission for a review and ultimately a reform to social care Former senior civil servant Louise Casey has been appointed to lead a review into adult social care in England....
Minister of State for Care update and the growth of You Tube financial advice
It’s good to be able to end the year on a positive note when it comes to adult social care. After what’s been a very tough year for the care sector, it’s time to focus on hope for the future. And the recent speech from Stephen Kinnock, Minister of State for Care has...
The impact of changes in generational finances and the impact of the Autumn Statement on the social care sector
There has long been a tradition of children being supported by their parents, with financial help from the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad.’ Recent research shows however that this trend is set not only to stop, but to go into reverse. 55% of all age groups of adults with living...
Care needs, recruitment and workforce pressures
Age UK currently estimates that there are 2 million people aged 65+ who have unmet needs for care and support. 10% of those in later life have difficulty dressing, 6% struggle with bathing and 5% have difficulty just walking across a room. And it’s not just the funds...
Social care blueprint, recruitment and pay but are high net worth baby boomers prepared for the costs ?
It’s good to see some steps in the right direction when it comes to the adult social care crisis. A new whitepaper entitled Ready to Care: The First Steps to Fixing Social Care has been released, providing a plan for the new government to address the social care...
Social care change required and reforms just can’t come soon enough
It’s no secret that the care sector is struggling to accommodate the needs of the nation. From care workers being overworked and underpaid, to council struggles in recruiting new carers and reduced applications from overseas candidates due to a change in immigration...
Guest blog with Miri Richardson, Partnerships Manager, Hometouch
Giving everyone the choice in the way they receive adult social care is crucial to maintain their level of independence and their quality of life. Live-in care is often a popular choice for those in need of care, to be able to stay in their family home amongst...