It was fascinating and motivating to participate in the ADASS Spring Seminar – the most concentrated gathering of adult social care leaders there is. The discussions both in the sessions and around the fringes of the event give a clear view of the…
The Government set targets on Delayed Transfers of Care (DTOC) based on performance in February 2017. With yesterday’s release of the latest NHS statistics, we now have a full year of data and can assess whether the targets that were designed to help the…
The Homelessness Reduction Act comes into force today. For the first time, the legal emphasis is on preventing homelessness through early intervention – a change that should be welcomed. Those who are threatened with homelessness are now entitled to help 56 days before that…
According to Carers Trust, more than 5.4 million people in England provide care for which they are not paid. They are usually supporting a loved one with disabilities, illness, mental health concerns or age-related needs. The latest Survey of Adult Carers in England showed…
In a speech earlier this month, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Jeremy Hunt, outlined what we can expect from the forthcoming Green Paper on care and support for older people. I was pleased to see that many of the recommendations that…
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