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...
by Richard Johnson | 30th August 2024 | Adult Social Care
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...
by Richard Johnson | 12th August 2024 | Adult Social Care
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...
