British Social Attitudes survey primes debate for the election
The British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey shows just how far satisfaction in the NHS has fallen – it is now … Read more
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Abuse of migrant care workers widespread, Unison reports
Carers recruited from overseas are suffering appalling levels of exploitation, financial abuse and threats from unscrupulous employees, according to the … Read more
CQC – State of Care Report 2022/23
The Care Quality Commission has published its annual State of Care report for 2022/23. The report is an assessment of … Read more
Time for solutions on social care workforce
A 15 year workforce strategy is to be developed for social care by Skills for Care, the workforce development body, in an … Read more
Why do we need a national care service and what form could it take?
The social care system in England does not meet the needs of the current population, and going forward it will … Read more
Hewitt review misses need for far reaching change
Richard Bourne discusses how past policy failings still haunt the current health policy debate, as he explores the changes proposed … Read more
Mixed reception for hospital discharge scheme
The government announcement of an extra £200 million to move patients fit to discharge from NHS beds to care homes, and other … Read more
Delays to mental health treatment in England ‘putting more children in care’
Delays to NHS treatment have led to an increasing number of emotionally troubled children being taken into care because their … Read more
Cap on care costs could be delayed
The introduction of the cap on care costs, part of a reform of adult social care promised by both Liz … Read more
Latest policy ideas on social care: up to the challenge?
The social care system in England is in a state of crisis. The sector is struggling to recruit and retain … Read more