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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...

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...

There’s an overwhelming feeling of concern about the care systems across the UK and how they’re serving us as we get older. Current conversation has focussed on the speed to discharge from hospitals and how it’s overwhelming a shrinking base of care homes. Faster...

With the imminent results of the general election, there are great concerns as to what they will mean for the future of adult social care. There has been huge discussion as to why the major political parties have not spoken more about such an important topic, and a...

This month has been one with a real focus on healthcare, raising awareness with a spotlight on particular areas of concern. Dementia Action Week through organisations like Alzheimer’s Society has campaigned for improved rates of diagnosis to support those with...

With an election on its way there is, quite rightly, a lot of focus on party positioning when it comes to adult social care. New president of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Care (ADASS), Melanie Williams, has highlighted that the next government must...

There’s been much discussion about the recent Spring Budget – the winners, the losers and everyone in between. But there’s a general consensus that that was very little done to support those in later life and their families, who are in need of adult social care....

Finding the right solution that best suits your needs can be a difficult journey when it comes to adult social care. It’s a complicated and detailed process to find the best fit for you and your family, with further work needed to research your options when it comes...

As the government freezes means-testing thresholds for a 14th consecutive year, more people than ever before face self-funding their own adult social care. Those with assets worth more than £23,250 have had to fully fund their care since 2010, despite average...