A care worker told MPs in the House of Commons they need to ditch the perception that care work is unskilled, saying “it is simply not true”. Chevonne Baker, who works for Right at Home Basingstoke spoke to the Health and Social Care Committee chaired by MP Jeremy Hunt, giving her recommendations for improving retention […]

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

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

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