17 July, 2013
17 July, 2013
Third annual survey to see whether levels of violence have changed from the figures recorded last year (where 94 per cent of social workers reported having been abused in some way).
17 July, 2013
New Joseph Rowntree report provides practical guidance for commissioners of older people’s services on the range of models and approaches available
4 July, 2013
Oral statement to parliament today by Minister for Disabled People about five remaining factories in Scotland and packaging factories in Norwich, Portsmouth, Burnley and Sunderland.
3 July, 2013
Age UK survey finds 20 per cent of over 65s cited a lack of available information on independence aids for the home, highlighting a lack of access and understanding of services in their local area.
28 June, 2013
However, transfer announced in the Comprehensive Spening Round does not disguise the fact that cuts to council funding are having a severe impact on local services, says Chair of Local Government Association.
28 June, 2013
28 June, 2013
Discussion document sets out Department of Health's plan for a new national minimum threshold for eligibility criteria for adult care and support.
27 June, 2013
Programme of action to include that each area will have a joint plan, by April 2014, ensuring quality care and support services for all people with learning disabilities or autism and mental health conditions or behaviour described as challenging.
27 June, 2013
Resolution Foundation report estimates 150,000 home care workers currently employed on zero-hour contracts
26 June, 2013
Government to provide £335m to local authorities in 2015/2016 to prepare for delivery of the capped costs system from April 2016 and a universal offer of deferred payment agreements from April 2015 (paragraph 1.33).
26 June, 2013
Government to put £3.8bn into a pooled budget for health and social care services to work more closely together in local areas, in order to deliver better services to older and disabled people (paragraph 1.30).
25 June, 2013
Department for Education is consulting on its proposals to amend the existing regulations to ensure that where looked-after children are placed out-of-authority in distant placements, they are effectively safeguarded and their welfare is promoted - the deadline for responses is 17 September 2013.
25 June, 2013
Department of Health issues 'Local authority circular (LAC(DH)(2013)02): Charging for residential and non-residential social care'.
25 June, 2013
Department of Health issues revised editions of (1) the fairer charging guidance for non-residential social services and (2) the CRAG (charging for residential accommodation) guidance.
25 June, 2013
However, others have been under pressure to minimise needs to reduce number qualifying for care, according to results of survey by Age UK and College of Social Work, reported by the Telegraph.
24 June, 2013
Five homeless charities and Inside Housing have jointly published 'No Excuses', a report that explores the causes of homelessness amongst 16 and 17 year olds, its long-term impact on young adults and whether they are being effectively looked after by local authorities.
24 June, 2013
The King's Fund has launched a major review of health and social care under the leadership of an independent commission chaired by Kate Barker.
21 June, 2013
Local Government Ombudsman found Daventry District Council, in attempt to save money, failed to deal properly with application to adapt property
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