In response to over one million NHS staff being given a pay rise of at least £1,400 with the lowest earners receiving up to 9.3 per cent, care chiefs are calling on the government to place adult social care staff on an equal footing with NHS staff. Under the Agenda for Change contract, nurses, paramedics […]
If you have reached State Pension age and have a disability that means you need someone to look after you, you can help with the extra costs involved by claiming Attendance Allowance. Although you are free to use the money as you wish, the money you get from the benefit can help towards funding your
Attendance Allowance to help fund your home care. Published by Home Care UK. Read More »
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
Home care worker tells MPs care work is ‘not unskilled’. Published by Home Care UK. Read More »
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
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 »
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