From blood pressure checks in betting shops to diabetes and weight management support in local sports clubs – these are just some of the initiatives being delivered by a new integrated care system. Forty-two Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) across England have been put on a statutory footing with Clinical Commissioning Groups being abolished and their […]
What are home adaptations? Home adaptations refer to any changes to your home which make it easier and safer for you to move around and carry out daily tasks. Around 2 million households in England had one or more people who required adaptations to their home in the years 2019-20. It might be necessary to
How do I pay for home adaptations? Published by Home Care UK. Read More »
The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) has launched its updated Supporter Membership Programme for care workers who may need financial and support with their wellbeing. The CWC’s Supporter Membership Programme supports care workers who are facing a difficult or unexpected life event such as bereavement, a housing crisis or a relationship breakdown and receives direct financial
Almost all councils (98 per cent) in England say the funding earmarked for the reforms is insufficient and will only “exacerbate” pre-existing pressures, new survey suggests. Of the £36 billion the health and social levy will raise over the next three years, only £5.4 billion is ringfenced for social care reforms in England. These include
If you are nearing end of life or you are diagnosed with a life-limiting illness, you may think that you have to move away from home. This is not necessarily the case, as both palliative care and end of life care can be provided to people at home. However, the same services you would be
Getting end of life and palliative care at home. Published by Home Care UK. Read More »
Carers can get £69.70 per week in Carer’s Allowance, which is the main benefit to help those with caring responsibilities in the UK. Carer’s Allowance is paid to people who spend at least 35 hours a week looking after someone else and they claim certain benefits. You do not have to live with the person you
Carer’s Allowance: Amounts and how to claim. Published by Home Care UK. Read More »
The number of enquiries about social care needs assessments has risen by 229 per cent in 2021/22 when compared to 2019/20, according to a report by a charity which found councils are telling people they do not have to offer routine assessments. Access Social Care, a charity giving legal advice for people with care needs,
A new public campaign has been launched to help tackle the scourge of everyday ageism and widespread use of derogatory and harmful stereotypes which can affect everything from older people’s “confidence to their housing and pay.” Ageing Better will work with the public, age-friendly communities, employers as well as other sector and industry partners to
Getting home care is a big step in anyone’s life, but you’ll soon reap the benefits of the extra care and support you’ll receive. People seek home care for a number of different reasons, they may be elderly, disabled, have medical needs or have mental health problems. When you start receiving home care, life will be
What to expect when you start receiving home care. Published by Home Care UK. Read More »
Thousands of people in England will be able to get new treatment on the NHS for wet age-related macular degeneration or for diabetic macular oedema. NICE (National Institute of Health and Care Excellence) has published its final draft guidance recommending the new drug faricimab (Vabysmo, Roche) after clinical evidence showed it is effective in improving