As the recent party conferences and Scottish referendum have proved, health and social care are at the centre of political attention – and will be crucial in general election campaigns. This is with good reason: we are in a period of challenges where health services are concerned. Many NHS trusts are already significantly in deficit, and the strain is beginning to show across the country.
Category Archives: Social care
New project to give carers more support
March 2, 2015
Carers, Social care
David Sedgwick
Carers could soon be using smartphones and email to help balance work, education and leisure with their caring responsibilities.
North Tyneside is one of nine areas in the country awarded £147,800 government funding for a two-year project to test out new ways of reaching people struggling to juggle work requirements and caring needs.
Vulnerable people in rural areas at risk from big changes in care
October 21, 2014
Carers, Featured Article, Older care, Social care
New legislation has been described as the biggest shake-up in the care system in more than 60 years.
By Western Morning News | Posted: October 21, 2014
Ann McClements and Ken Crawford, of Devon Senior Voice, take a look at what it will mean.
Vulnerable people and their carers will be put in control of the support they receive when the first part of The Care Act 2014 comes into effect next April. It will also cap the amount anyone will have to pay.
Devon Senior Voice (DSV) – the voluntary forum for older people – has keenly followed its various stages and is focusing on the Act for the next six months, explaining the changes to all our members. We have recommended to all branches that they explore and discuss the implications.
The two core principles that run through the Act are personalisation and wellbeing.
The future for health and social care
October 21, 2014
Carers, charities, Featured Article, Social care
Almost a third of Social Enterprise UK members operate in health and social care, often involved in some of the most innovative and pioneering work
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Nick Temple, business and enterprise director, Social Enterprise UK
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Plymouth, where social enterprises have contributed to a dementia hub. Photograph: Andy Fox/Loop Images/Corbis
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