27 June, 2022
24 June, 2022
Chief Executive urges government to implement urgent ‘Recovery and Respite’ plan in light of sharp drop in services allowing unpaid carers to take a break from caring for more than 24 hours
21 June, 2022
National Care Service (Scotland) Bill also includes provision for rights to breaks for unpaid carers and visiting rights for care home residents
17 June, 2022
JR138, Re Application for Judicial Review [2022] NIQB 46
16 June, 2022
While local authorities and other stakeholders have highlighted significant concerns, government says that respondents were generally supportive of the policy principles and the aims of the reforms
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
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
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