16 June, 2022
9 June, 2022
Worcestershire Council found at fault for taking too long to complete a care assessment and for then blaming the disabled person for not co-operating with its officers
6 June, 2022
Continuation of funding will provide grants of up to £300 to carers to pay for food and basic essential items during the cost of living crisis
1 June, 2022
County Councils Network report highlights likely shortfall in proposed funding to meet this and other impacts of the reforms, and calls for a phased introduction to give local authorities enough time to mitigate challenges they present
20 May, 2022
Using examples of poor practice complaints investigations, Ombudsman draws out key message that services must anticipate needs of people with disabilities so that 'needs can be met before they even come through the door, pick up the phone or write a letter'
13 May, 2022
Survey of local authorities reveals seven-fold increase in number of hours of care that could not be delivered due to staff shortages since Spring 2021
12 May, 2022
3 May, 2022
28 April, 2022
While government's proposed amendment to the cap was voted against by peers during the Bill's passage through Parliament, final motion to remove it defeated in the House of Lords
27 April, 2022
New evaluation also highlights an 'overall sense' that people are being let down by social services and that the provision of services 'lacks compassion and empathy'
25 April, 2022
Failure to act will fatally undermine the purpose of the government's social care reforms and produce highly inequitable results, say charities
11 April, 2022
Announcing the new funding, Minister invites third sector organisations to submit expressions of interest for national coordinating role to establish and oversee the scheme
6 April, 2022
JS v Cardiff City Council [2022] EWHC 707 (Admin)
5 April, 2022
4 April, 2022
Committee encourages evidence from a wide range of witnesses, particularly those who draw on care and support, and those who care for them
31 March, 2022
Change in government's position follows House of Lords' consideration of the Bill that raised concerns that the Bill as originally drafted would remove existing rights
31 March, 2022
Scottish Government says changes to national Health and Social Care Standards put 'Anne's Law' into practical effect pending the introduction of legislation
31 March, 2022
New evaluation also finds that projects supported by the Fund are making a positive, often transformational, difference to people in terms of health and wellbeing
25 March, 2022
Reforms, that include a more generous means test for local authority financial support and a lifetime cap on care costs, will be tested from January 2023 to help ensure a 'smooth transition from the current charging system'
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