by Richard Johnson | 31st January 2025 | Adult Social Care
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....
by Richard Johnson | 17th December 2024 | Adult Social Care
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...
by Richard Johnson | 29th November 2024 | Adult Social Care
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...
by Richard Johnson | 31st October 2024 | Adult Social Care
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...
by Richard Johnson | 30th September 2024 | Adult Social Care
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...
