22 October, 2020
20 October, 2020 Open access
Open until 31 March 2021, the £1m funding also marks the launch of a public consultation on a new Carers' National Plan for Wales
16 October, 2020 Open access
Pandemic has exposed and exacerbated existing funding and staffing problems despite short-term interventions during the outbreak, says Care Quality Commission
15 October, 2020
Fault found in refusal decisions based on incomplete evidence of walking ability, and a failure to allow repeat applications after new rules for 'hidden disabilities' were introduced
8 October, 2020
Majority of residents affected will be due compensation of as much as £300 per week on account of unfair charges linked to receipt of NHS Continuing Healthcare funding
8 October, 2020
Guide offers 'practical, real-world advice and guidance' on running a complaints system to ensure it supports complainants and helps improve services
8 October, 2020
7 October, 2020 Open access
Survey of the extent of the operation of the powers at a local level has demonstrated that few councils have needed to use the powers, says Cabinet Secretary
6 October, 2020 Open access
Views sought by 2 November 2020 following last week's House of Commons vote in favour of retaining the time-limited easement
1 October, 2020 Open access
House of Commons votes in favour of renewing temporary provisions within the Coronavirus Act 2020 by 330 votes to 24
25 September, 2020 Open access
However, Committee also urges the government to suspend the easement immediately should it become clear that a second peak of the virus has been avoided
24 September, 2020
Investigation concludes that Hertfordshire County Council appeared to have decided that some needs were more important than others, contrary to the Care Act which places equal importance on all eligible needs
23 September, 2020 Open access
Open statement asks government to withdraw sections of the Act that give powers to central and local government to reduce protection of rights to care, education and mental health support
16 September, 2020
Lack of complaints, particularly in the independent sector, means opportunities to improve adult care services are being lost
7 September, 2020
Highlighting that average social care spending per head of population in England is 8 per cent lower than it was in 2010, TUC sets out plan for how a full funding settlement could work
3 September, 2020
Recommending the council apologises and pays compensation to the couple's family, Ombudsman says 'little regard was paid to the couple’s dignity or basic Human Rights'
1 September, 2020
Review outlined in new Programme for Government will report by January 2021 and include consideration of a National Care Service
24 August, 2020 Open access
New statutory instrument
20 August, 2020 Open access
Coalition of health organisations says that COVID-19 has demonstrated both the critical role that social care plays in the delivery of health and care services, and the need for fundamental reform
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