Labour 'harming' social care, says leader

06 January 2025

In an HM exclusive, Professor Martin Green, chief executive, Care England, says Labour is following a well-trodden path by neglecting social care.

Government unveils adult social care commission

By Liz Wells 03 January 2025

The government has launched an independent commission to ‘transform social care’, but proposals for major reform may not be delivered for years.

NAO

Carer's Allowance overpayment debt reaches £250m, finds NAO

By Lee Peart 11 December 2024

The total amount of Carer’s Allowance overpayment debts increased to £251.7m in 2023-24 from £150.2m in 2018-19, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).

Government confirms scope of Carer's Allowance review

By Lee Peart 10 December 2024

The scope of a review Carer’s Allowance overpayments has been announced by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Councils urged to back National Care Service to fix 'broken' system

By Lee Peart 10 December 2024

Unison has called on councils to back its campaign for a National Care Service to fix the broken social care system.

Broken promises

09 December 2024

In addressing the challenges posed by National Insurance changes, the Government and care sector stakeholders must work collaboratively

Health plan won't work without matching strategy for social care, warns LGA

By Lee Peart 06 December 2024

Councils have called for the Government to fulfil its pledge to produce a 10-Year Plan for social care to run alongside its long-term plans for the NHS.

Plummeting visa numbers leave social care sector 'in crisis'

By Liz Wells 02 December 2024

Care England is ‘gravely concerned’ by new figures showing a 65% drop in health and care worker visa grants over the past year.

Care providers call for immediate exemption from NI hikes

By Lee Peart 28 November 2024

Care providers have called for an immediate exemption from a hike in National Insurance contributions warning the move could force the sector to collapse.

NI hike could force social care providers to close, research warns

By Lee Peart 22 November 2024

Changes to employer National Insurance Contributions could force many social care providers to close, new analysis has warned.

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frederica-diamanta

Business Support Officer - Children's Residential

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RECRUITER: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Social Worker (Mental Wellbeing Service)

£40,192 - £44,012 per annum

Maidenhead, Berkshire£40,192 - £44,012 per annum

RECRUITER: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

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