Tag Archives: social care
Adult social care firms struggling for staff due to cuts
June 4, 2015
Carers, Older care, Social care
Adult social care firms are struggling to hire, retain and train staff as a result of cuts to council budgets, a survey of senior officials suggests.
Councils in England are facing a £1.1bn shortfall this year, on top of “almost unendurable” cuts since 2010, the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services has warned.
Freezing care provider fees to save money was no long sustainable, it said.
Norfolk County Council’s £7m overspend on adult services is criticised
May 12, 2015
Carers, Featured Article, Heart, Norfolk, Social care
We need to encourage collaboration in health and social care
March 31, 2015
Carers, DOH, Featured Article, health, Social care