15 November, 2011
11 November, 2011
Isle of Wight Council's plans would have meant that only vulnerable adults assessed as critical or at risk of becoming critical would qualify for assistance.
11 November, 2011
Social care has languished in the 'too-difficult-to-do' box for far too long, says Minister in Westminster hall debate.
3 November, 2011
New report published by NHS shows that 42 per cent of alleged abuse takes place in vulnerable adult's own home.
2 November, 2011
Homeless people are more likely to have poor physical and mental health, yet they are often overlooked in decision making processes which inform health commissioning, says Homeless Link.
31 October, 2011
Decision to close mental hospitals and treat patients in community has failed to help most vulnerable, according to new report published by the Centre for Social Justice, the think tank founded by Iain Duncan Smith.
28 October, 2011
28 October, 2011
New regulations makes changes to the Care Quality Commission (Membership) Regulations 2008 including a change to the number of members.
26 October, 2011
New report published by Local Government Information Unit and Circle Housing Group examines cuts to 'Supporting People' budgets.
25 October, 2011
Number of people qualifying for continuing care nursing home funding has dropped by 7 per cent since a new assessment process was introduced, reports BBC Wales.
21 October, 2011
Local Government Association 'Healthy Communities' programme launches new resource aimed at those involved in setting up and running health and wellbeing boards.
20 October, 2011
Organisation publishes series of papers that share learning, provide advice and highlight the need for simplicity and clarity around personal budgets.
20 October, 2011
Department of Health publishes fourth interim report which interviews budget holders about their experiences of personal health budgets after three months.
19 October, 2011
New report published by Demos shows that personal budgets may not be most effective way to provide personalisation for groups including people with palliative care needs, or with reduced capacity.
19 October, 2011
Care Quality Commission consultation responses showed enthusiasm for concept of award, but lack of support for details of how it would be implemented.
18 October, 2011
Social Work Reform Board has agreed new framework for continuing professional development of social workers, reports Community Care.
18 October, 2011
Regulatory functions will transfer to Health and Care Professions Council, reports Department of Health in update of Arm's Length Bodies review.
17 October, 2011
New Joseph Rowntree Foundation report explores alternative approaches to planning, funding and providing long term care for older people with high support needs.
17 October, 2011
Government announces £2.6m funding available to projects that meet one of four key themes including, improving health and social care and delivering better health outcomes.
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