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...
by Richard Johnson | 30th July 2024 | Adult Social Care
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...
by Richard Johnson | 28th June 2024 | Adult Social Care
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...
by Richard Johnson | 31st May 2024 | Adult Social Care
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...
by Richard Johnson | 30th April 2024 | Adult Social Care
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...
