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Friday 30 March 2012
Health & Social Care Bill gains royal assent
The Health and Social Care Bill gained Royal Assent to become the Health and Social Care Act (2012) on 27th March 2012.
The core principles of the Act mean that doctors and nurses will be able to tailor services for their patients, more choice will be given to patients over how they are tre... Read More
Friday 16 March 2012
Which? exposes failings in home care system
A Which? investigation has exposed shocking examples of poor home care of vulnerable people, suggesting a system that is at breaking point.
Which? asked 30 older people to keep diaries during one week in January. These diaries showed a distressed older lady left in the dark, unable to see her foo... Read More
Wednesday 14 March 2012
Care Homes struggling to meet the medical needs of residents
Care homes in England are increasingly struggling to meet the medical needs of their residents, research by the Royal College of Nursing suggests.
A lack of equipment, staff and training were identified as key problems by the online poll of nearly 600 nurses.
The RCN said the situation was bei... Read More
Thursday 16 February 2012
Health and Social Care Bill explained
The Department of Health has produced a number of fact sheets to help explain the Health and Social Care Bill, which is now in it’s report stage in the House of Lords. The bill is seen by the Government as a crucial part of it’s vision to modernise the NHS.
Health Minister Simon Burns e... Read More
Thursday 16 February 2012
Grab the training grant event a huge success
The grab the training grant event we held on Thursday 9th February 2012 was a huge success, with over 40 people attending the event.
During the event, presentations were given by:
Rob Osborne of Choosemycare.com;
Paul Robottom of City & Guilds;
Donna Graham of Care ... Read More
Wednesday 15 February 2012
Putting the flair back into care
Active Care Thinking have just produced a report titled "Putting the flair back into care". The report considers some of the latest ideas, products, services and people who are finding new ways of providing quality personalised care - cost effectively.
Choosemycare.com are pleased to have... Read More
Friday 10 February 2012
Cross party of MPs declare joined-up commissioning would improve delivery of health & social care
On Wednesday this week a cross party of MPs declared that elderly people are not receiving the best health and social care because of fragmented services and suggested that joined-up commissioning would improve the situation significantly.
The House of Commons Health Select Committee in its... Read More
Friday 10 February 2012
UK's largest care home provider in new debt talks
The UK’s largest care home provider, which bought many of the Southern Cross properties, has said it is in talks to raise money to pay its debts.
Four Seasons must pay back £780m of debt this September but has said it is unlikely to be able to raise that much again from lenders.
In... Read More
Monday 30 January 2012
Birthday celebrations planned for Harry Sotnick House
An action-packed day of fun for residents, staff and their friends and families will celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of Harry Sotnick House, as well as celebrating St Valentine’s Day and Dignity Action Day on Wednesday 15th February.
Dignity Action Day aims to ensure people i... Read More
Monday 30 January 2012
Don’t miss out, come to the free “Grab a Grant” Event
4 local businesses are coming together on Thursday 9th February to host a free event highlighting the benefits of investing in training for staff of all levels within the care sector. There are thousands of pounds in funding available to help pay for it. COME ALONG TO START CL... Read More
Wednesday 25 January 2012
Cerebral Palsy Awareness Workshop
Due to popular demand, The All Inclusive Disability Consultancts CIC are running another Cerebral Palsy Awareness Workshop.
Do you want to learn more about Cerebral Palsy (CP) from a trainer with CP? This experiential training will increase your knowledge, giving a unique insight, enabling yo... Read More
Tuesday 24 January 2012
Diane Martin wins the Somerset Care Going The Distance Award
Diane Martin, Community Services Manager for Echoes Community Care in Havant, was recently awarded the Going the Distance Award 2011. The award was presented at this year’s Christmas managers meeting held at the County Cricket Club on Thursday 15th December 2011.
Echoes Community Care gave... Read More
Monday 23 January 2012
Let’s Do Lunch and raise cash for care professionals in need
Country Range, Major International and Dr Oetker have teamed up with the Care Professionals Benevolent Fund (CPBF) to help raise cash for care workers who have fallen on hard times.
The charity’s “Let’s Do Lunch” campaign is inviting everyone in the care industry to organi... Read More
Thursday 19 January 2012
Annual Forum a huge success
Echoes Community Care (Havant), a home care agency in Havant, Hampshire, held their annual forum before Christmas and it was a huge success.
The forum was held in the Aston Rooms in Waterlooville and saw over 250 clients attend from Bishops Waltham, Waterlooville, Portsmouth, Havant, Hayling Island... Read More
Tuesday 17 January 2012
Transforming social care through Direct Payments event resources
Between November 2011 and March 2012 The Think Local Act Personal partnership and the National Centre for Independent Living are joining forces to deliver a series of 9 regional events for England aimed at supporting councils to make significant improvements to the take up of direct payments and wor... Read More
Friday 13 January 2012
Choosemycare.com shortlisted for community award
We are pleased to announce that Choosemycare.com has been shortlisted for The News Business Excellence Awards 2012, in the Community Contribution of The Year category.
The awards ceremony will take place on Friday 10th February 2012 at The Guildhall in Portsmouth.... Read More
Tuesday 3 January 2012
Department of Health makes extra money available to help people leaving hospital
The Department of Health is making an extra £150 million available to local authorities to help people leave hospital more quickly and receive care at home, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today.
The extra money will be spent on social care so that people can get settled back at h... Read More
Tuesday 3 January 2012
Letter to PM urges Government & other party leaders "sieze opportunity to reform social Care"
Today over 70 leading organisations in the delivery of social care, including charities, providers, unions and research organisations have written to the Prime Minister urging him and other party leaders to sieze the opportunity to reform the social care system. The letter has been published by the ... Read More
Saturday 31 December 2011
Sharp rise in the cost of council services for elderly and disabled people
The Labour party has warned that there has been a sharp rise in the cost of council services for elderly and disabled people. The information was gathered by the Labour party through freedom of information requests. Data from 93 out of 153 councils in England showed fees for meals on wheels has g... Read More
Thursday 29 December 2011
Fun packed programme of festive events at Heather View
There has been a fun packed programme of Christmas events and the New Year events are still to come for the residents at Heather View in Crowborough, East Sussex.
The menu of festive entertainment includes a visit from Santa, cocktails and fireworks on New Year’s Eve and a special Heath... Read More
Thursday 29 December 2011
Holiday season of fun and activities at Harry Sotnick House.
Residents at Harry Sotnick House have had a holiday season jammed packed with fun and activity.
Children from Manor Infants School opened up the Christmas activities on Tuesday 6th December when they came to the Cranleigh Avenue home to sing the residents’ favourite carols.
Activities co... Read More
Wednesday 21 December 2011
SmartCare pass inspection with flying colours.
SmartCare Epsom, a domiciliary care agency based in Epsom, Surrey are delighted to announce that after a recent routine inspection by the CQC they have received an excellent report.
The CQC carry out un-announced inspections as a matter of course to get a true view of just how care agencies o... Read More
Sunday 11 December 2011
Plans for greater scrutiny of elderly care in England
Plans to "radically drive up" standards of social care in England to protect the elderly have been unveiled by the government.
They include an online "good care guide" to allow family members to rate and review care homes and providers.
Committees featuring relatives of car... Read More
Thursday 8 December 2011
Bluebird Care Enfield goes from Strength to Strength in just four years
Bluebird Care Enfield goes from Strength to Strength in just four years – with their very first customer and their very first carer still with them!
Bluebird Care (Enfield) are so excited to be celebrating their fourth birthday.
Faustina Sackey, Managing Director of Bluebird Care (En... Read More
Wednesday 7 December 2011
Financial Services Authority fines HSBC over inappropriate investment advice to elderly customers.
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has issued its largest ever retail fine of £10.5 million to HSBC because of inappropriate investment advice provided by one of its subsidiaries, NHFA Limited (NHFA) to elderly customers. HSBC estimates that the amount of compensation to be paid to NHFA cu... Read More
Monday 5 December 2011
National Audit Office publishes report on the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
The national Audit Office has issued a report following an audit of the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The audit made a number of findings and has issued several key recommendations to help CQC improve the service it performs.
The Care Quality Commission had a difficult task in establishing i... Read More
Thursday 1 December 2011
Local MP pays visit to Home Instead Central Hampshire offices
Local MP, Steve Brine, made amends with new Alresford based care company, Home Instead Senior Care, when he paid them a delayed visit having had to cancel an earlier appointment due to illness.
Steve and Jan Gapper, who set up the business in March this year, invited the busy MP to officiate at t... Read More
Monday 28 November 2011
Winners of the Great South East Care Awards Announced
Friday night saw the great and the good in the care industry gather at The Dome in Brighton for the Great South East Care Awards. This was the last of 9 regional care awards, the winners of which are put forward for the national home care and care home awards, which take place in 2012.
There was ... Read More
Wednesday 23 November 2011
Cerebral Palsy Awareness Workshop
Due to popular demand, All Inclusive Disability Consultants CIC have scheduled another Cerebral Palsy Awareness Workshop.
Do you want to learn more about Cerebral Palsy (CP) from a trainer with CP? This experiential training will increase your knowledge, giving a unique insight, enabling you ... Read More
Wednesday 23 November 2011
Equality and Human Rights Commission publishes report into the home care system in England.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has today published a report of its inquiry into the home care system in England.
The Commission’s inquiry into the home care system in England reveals disturbing evidence that the poor treatment of many older people is breaching their human rights ... Read More
Wednesday 23 November 2011
CQC to carry out themed inspection programme of home care services.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is to carry out a themed inspection programme of home care services. The programme will help the regulator develop new ways to ensure these services meet the essential standards people have a right to expect and that people are being treated with dignity and respect... Read More
Wednesday 16 November 2011
Care UK wins prestigious national dementia awards
Care UK has won three prestigious awards at the national Dementia Congress that was held in Liverpool earlier in November.
Best Dementia Care Manager in a Community Setting
Elaine Carruthers, manager of the Orchard Centre in Epsom, has been named Best Dementia Care Manager in a Community S... Read More
Tuesday 15 November 2011
Grants available for leadership and management development training
Skills Southeast have released training grants for Leadership and management development training within the care sector.
If you have ambitious plans to grow, whether you’re starting up or have been in business for a while, however many people you have working for you – you need to ensu... Read More
Monday 14 November 2011
HIgh Court rules that decision to freeze care home fees was unlawful.
Last week the High Court ruled that the freezing of care home fees by Sefton Council was unlawful.
Judge Raynor QC said the council had failed to properly assess "the actual costs of care".
The legal action was brought by Sefton Care Association, who represent the interests of 40 ho... Read More
Monday 14 November 2011
Number of care homes going into administration doubles in 12 months
The number of care home businesses going bust has more than doubled over the last year, says Wilkins Kennedy, the Top 21 accountancy firm. 73 care home companies went into administration over the last 12 months to September 30 2011, a 109% jump from 35 in the previous 12 months (to September 30 2... Read More
Monday 14 November 2011
High Court rules that changes to eligibility criteria are unlawful
On Friday a High Court judge ruled that the changes to Adult Social Care eligibility criteria made by Isle of Wight Council was unlawful.
The case was brought by the families of two autistic men, known only by their initials.
"JM" was described in court as being aged 32, with severe... Read More
Monday 7 November 2011
New dementia awareness campaign launched
A new dementia awareness campaign has been launched by the Department of Health and the NHS.
The campaign is aimed at encouraging more people to seek an early diagnosis of dementia and targets the family and friends of people at risk of dementia, who are likely to see the first signs of dementia an... Read More
Monday 7 November 2011
Butterfly Care short listed for prestigious care awards
Last week, the team at Butterfly Care found out that they had been short listed for awards at the Great South East Care Awards. The agency were short listed in two categories:
Care Employer (less than 250 employees); and
Care Trainer of the year
Managing director Julie Hobbs sai... Read More
Monday 7 November 2011
Bluebird Care Hampshire Disability Cricket triumphs at the National Lottery Awards
The Hampshire Disability Cricket Programme, sponsored by Bluebird Care, won the National Lottery Good Causes - Best Sports Project award on Saturday. The awards were presented live on BBC One as part of this Saturday’s National Lottery programme.
The National Lottery Awards are an annual se... Read More
Monday 24 October 2011
Great London Care Awards - Winners Announced
We attended the Great London Care Awards presentation evening on Saturday, which were held at The Brewery in Chiswell Street in London.
The gala award evening started in style with a champagne reception, followed by a superb gourmet dinner and the awards presentation with Debra Stephens... Read More
Friday 14 October 2011
4 x 4 Volunteers scheme launched in Hampshire & Isle of Wight
Today, officers and staff from Hampshire Constabulary, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and Hampshire County Council will meet at Netley to officially launch the new 4x4 Volunteers scheme across the two counties.
"We’re looking for experienced motorists with 4x4 vehicles to volunteer to... Read More
Thursday 13 October 2011
CQC report calls for action to improve elder care in hospitals
The Care Quality Commission has published a report today outlining it’s findings on the standard of care that older people receive in hospital that also calls for a system wide response to the failings that the report identifies.
The report summarises the findings of 100 unannounced ins... Read More
Wednesday 7 September 2011
Presenting The Carer of The Year Award at The Best of Health Awards
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Thursday 1 September 2011
Council's Not Consulting Adequately On Services For Older People
Counsel and Care, the national charity working with older people, their families and carers, is dismayed at the investigation results published today (September 1 2011) by Community Care. An investigation revealed that one out of ten councils could have increased their charges for adult social... Read More
Tuesday 30 August 2011
First closing date for Care Awards rapidly approaching
The closing date for the The Great EAST MIDLANDS Care Awards and The Great NORTH WEST Care Awards is rapidly approaching, its 2nd September 2011 at 4pm. Please get all nominations in ASAP to avoid missing out!!!!
Follow this link to nominate your organisation for these prestigious awards.
Ju... Read More
Friday 26 August 2011
Latest Care Roadshow scheduled for 23rd November in Brighton.
The Hilton Brighton Metropole is to host the next Care Roadshow on Wednesday 23rd November. The roadshow is your chance to meet with leading suppliers from across the care sector. Care Roadshow, Brighton is a free event catered to all decision makers within the care sector. It will be a stimulating ... Read More
Thursday 18 August 2011
Third Castlebeck Care Home to Close
Yesterday CQC announced that a third Castlebeck home was to close. Arden Vale in Meriden, Solihull, is to close ahead of the conclusion of legal action by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Castlebeck Care (Teesdale) Limited has agreed to close the service, which p... Read More
Thursday 18 August 2011
Sheffield Council plans increased fees for elderly care
As reported on the BBC website, Sheffield City Council is planning to increase contributions from people receiving elderly care.
Sheffield Council has recommended that maximum weekly contributions to home help care in the city rise from £114.69 to £350 a week, a 205% increase. This... Read More
Thursday 18 August 2011
ILG Name Germstar For Infection Control Upgrade Programme
Independent Living Group (ILG), a leading provider of residential care for adults with learning disabilities, has begun a major programme to upgrade hand sanitation facilities at its homes as part of its drive to combat infection threats next winter.
The Camberley-based company, which runs commu... Read More
Wednesday 17 August 2011
Results of choosemycare survey - Is Care In Crisis?
During June and July, over 150 people took the time to complete our survey "Is Care In Crisis?". Today we’re pleased to make the survey results available for download.
There are some very interesting results in the survey, with More than 40 per cent of people have a lower percepti... Read More
Monday 15 August 2011
Are you attending this week's Teddy Bears' Picnic?
Mums, dads, children and teddy bears are invited to join in a special summer picnic at Care UK’s Harry Sotnick House, Buckland, on Wednesday 17th August between 12pm and 4.30pm.
There will be fun for all the family at the Teddy Bears’ Picnic, including a bouncy castle, teddy bear com... Read More
Thursday 11 August 2011
The News Best of Health Awards 2011
We are pleased to announce that we are sponsoring the Carer of The Year Award in this years Best of Health Awards, run by The News, the local paper for Portsmouth.
We would like all our local members to participate and nominate their carers. For details of how to nominate a carer, visit The News Be... Read More
Monday 8 August 2011
Understanding and living with Dementia
Sunrise of Bassett are hosting a workshop for professionals on the subject of Understanding and Living With Dementia on Wednesday 7th September, from 6.00 - 7.30 pm.
The workshop is being run by James Wilson from Southampton University, and will cover signs and stages of dementia and the challeng... Read More
Tuesday 2 August 2011
Abseiling For Charity
Iain Speed, one of the leading lights behind choosemycare.com member All Inclusive Disability Consultants CIC is doing a sponsored abseil down the Spinaker Tower in Portsmouth to raise money for Parity, a local charity for people with multiple disabilities.
Iain said: "I’ve d... Read More
Tuesday 2 August 2011
Care UK's newest residential and nursing home 'officially' open.
Heather View, Care UK’s newest residential and nursing home is now ‘officially’ open, and theyare pleased to report that the first residents are settling in well and making themselves at home.
Heather View, in Crowborough, is the first of more than 30 new homes being built... Read More
Friday 29 July 2011
Allied Healthcare to be acquired by Saga Group
This morning Allied Healthcare International Inc. a leading homecare provider of health and social care in the United Kingdom and Ireland, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Saga Group Limited for $3.90 per share, which represents a premium of 59% to Allied&r... Read More
Friday 29 July 2011
Lots happening at Sunrise of Bassett during August
Choosemycare.com member Sunrise of Bassett have a number of events taking place at their home during August, that are open to the public including:
Monday 1st August at 3pm - Music in the afternoon. Drop in for an afternoon tea and enjoy music & songs from Good Company Duo.
Friday 5t... Read More
Thursday 28 July 2011
Home Instead marks first birthday with official opening of new offices
Home Instead Southampton East recently marked it’s first birthday with the official opening of it’s new offices in Park Gate, Southampton.
Crowds of people packed into Home Instead Senior Care’s new office in Middle Road to mark the company’s first anniversary at an open da... Read More
Wednesday 27 July 2011
Merger of Independent Age and Counsel+Care announced
Independent Age and Counsel and Care are merging. The result will be the development of a broader range of services for older people than either could provide separately. Under the plans, Independent Age will become managing trustee of Counsel and Care, with a full legal merger taking place as soo... Read More
Wednesday 20 July 2011
Daisy the Bassett arrives at Bassett.
At just 9 weeks old, Daisy the Basset hound is one of Sunrise of Bassett most recent arrivals.
Being a friendly breed, Daisy’s easygoing temperament and gentle nature is ideal to engage seniors and build joyful partnerships with seniors and alleviate possible stress and anxiety.
Daisy... Read More
Tuesday 19 July 2011
CQC report on Winterbourne View confirms its owners failed to protect people from abuse
Yesterday the Care Quality Commission (CQC) published details of the enforcement action it has taken against Castlebeck Care (Teesdale) Ltd which failed to protect the safety and welfare of patients at Winterbourne View. The effect of this action is that the assessment and treatment centre near Bris... Read More
Wednesday 13 July 2011
‘Experience Dementia’ event helps carers and families
Relatives who provide care for loved ones with dementia were given a valuable insight into the condition at Heather View on Thursday.
Care UK’s ‘Experience Dementia’ event at Heather View was timed to take place during Dementia Awareness Week (3-9 July), an importan... Read More
Monday 11 July 2011
Southern Cross set to shut down
Landlords owning all 752 care homes in the Southern Cross Group have said they want to leave the group. "It is currently envisaged that the existing group will cease to be an operator of homes," an update on the restructuring process said. As a result, trading in the shares of So... Read More
Tuesday 5 July 2011
Combat isolation and loneliness to reduce health and social care costs
The Campaign to End Loneliness is calling for investment in preventative measures to reduce isolation and loneliness among older people. This comes as the final report is published of an ‘Isolation Week’ social experiment by charity, Friends of the Elderly. The report sums up the week sp... Read More
Tuesday 5 July 2011
Stangrove lodge hosts a Karaoke party as part of Abbeyfield Week
Choosemycare.com member Stangrove Lodge, part of The Abbeyfield Kent Society, celebrated Abbeyfield Week by inviting friends and family in to the home to enjoy a karaoke party.
The theme of Abbeyfield Week 2011 is generational skills swap, and Abbeyfield Kent are promoting interaction betwe... Read More
Monday 4 July 2011
Commission on Funding of Care and Support presents report to the Government
The Commission on Funding of Care and Support has presented its findings to the Government in its report Fairer Care Funding, published on 4th July 2011.
The independent commission, set up by the Government last July, was asked to recommend a fair and sustainable funding system for adult social c... Read More
Monday 4 July 2011
Grand opening of new nursing Wing at Valerie Manor
Thursday 30th June 2011 saw the Grand Opening of the new Nursing Wing Extension and facilities at Valerie Manor Nursing and Residential Care Home by ‘the forces sweetheart’ Dame Vera Lynn.
Owner/manager Zoë Bates said “I feel so privileged to own Valerie Manor and extremely h... Read More
Monday 13 June 2011
Great British Care Home Awards - Winners announced
A great evening was had by all at The Royal Courts Of Justice, when the Great British Care Home Awards 2011 were held. The hall was packed with over 500 people attending to celebrate the great achievements that had taken place over the previous year.
There was lots of entertainment both before and ... Read More
Monday 13 June 2011
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service lends support to Hampshire’s Carers
This Carers Week (13 - 19 June) Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service is reaching out to local carers to remind them that help is available to keep them, and the people they care for, safe.
Fire safety can easily become yet another worry on an ever-growing list for those with the extra responsibil... Read More
Sunday 12 June 2011
4 out of 5 carers fear consequences of cuts to care services
More than 80% of unpaid carers are worried about cuts to services, according to new research for Carers Week 2011 (13-19 June). Almost half don’t know how they will cope as the axe falls on some of the vital support they rely on.
The cuts to services compound the financial sacrifice people ... Read More
Wednesday 8 June 2011
World first 'Over 55's Flashmob'
Choosemycare.com member Home Instead Senior Care (Liverpool Central & North) recently organised and produced a world first ‘Over 55’s Flashmob’ which was an astounding success, attracting 200 participants and a crowd of several hundred spectators to Liverpool One shopping... Read More
Friday 3 June 2011
Hampshire Care Association warns that more care homes could be in financial trouble
The Hampshire Care Association (HCA) has warned a combination of increasing red tape, spiralling costs and councils short changing private care homes over fees could land more firms in trouble.
Neil Sykes, chairman of the HCA, which has 150 members, said: “With the direction that social care ... Read More
Friday 3 June 2011
Choosemycare Survey - Is care in crisis?
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Thursday 2 June 2011
Audit Commission briefing published - Improving Value For Money in Adult Social Care
The Audit Commission have today released it’s briefing paper - Improving Value For Money in Adult Social Care.
’Improving value for money in adult social care’ is the first in a series of briefings that will look at value for money in health and social care.
The briefing finds th... Read More
Wednesday 1 June 2011
Four people arrested after BBC documentary uncovers serious abuse at a residential hospital.
Police in Bristol have arrested four people after secret filming by BBC Panorama found a pattern of serious abuse at a residential hospital. Winterbourne View treats people with learning disabilities and autism. Andrew McDonnell, who works with adults with mental disabilities, labelled some of the ... Read More
Wednesday 1 June 2011
Care home group slashes rent payments
Troubled care home group Southern Cross has announced that it is slashing rent payments to the landlords of its care homes in an effort to keep open the 750 care homes that it manages.
"Southern Cross certainly could go under," William Laing, health economist at Laing and Buisson, told BB... Read More
Wednesday 1 June 2011
Campaigners warn over incapacity benefit changes
Government changes to the benefits system are already having a devastating effect on people with mental health problems, campaigners have said.
The group, including charity Mind, strongly criticised the work capability assessment (WCA), which will be used to reassess people on incapacity benefi... Read More
Wednesday 1 June 2011
Heather View supporting Crowborough Family Fun Day
Heather View Care Home is supporting the Crowborough Family Fun Day on Saturday 4th June and will be donating all funds raised to the Alzheimer’s Society.
The Crowborough Fun Day is an all day event which will take place on Crowborough High Street. There will be something for all... Read More
Tuesday 31 May 2011
Choosemycare.com enter partnership with Working Feedback
Care providers in the adult care and support sector can now get feedback on their services after a tie-up up between two businesses based in the south.
Choosemycare.com has joined forces with Working Feedback to provide a comprehensive system for care providers nationwide which will help them... Read More
Wednesday 25 May 2011
Skills for Care launch Workforce Development Strategy
Skills for Care plays a key role in developing adult social care workforce strategy for around 38,000 employers and 1.5 million workers.
Skills for Care works closely to develop strategic initiatives with key stakeholders including the Department of Health, employer and staff representatives,... Read More
Tuesday 24 May 2011
Winners of Great British Home Care Awards announced.
On Saturday 14th May at the Royal Courts of Justice, London provided a spectacular backdrop for the national finals of the Great British Home Care Awards where the twelve category winners were announced.
The Great British Home Care Awards are the national finals from the series of nine regional Gre... Read More
Tuesday 24 May 2011
Elderly care bill to be one fifth of GDP by 2050
A report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, which represents industrialised nations, warns that the cost of services for the elderly in the UK will equate to one fifth of GDP by 2050.
Their research suggests that a combination of low birth rates and rising life expectan... Read More
Monday 23 May 2011
Being Independent in Later Life Roadshow in South-East Hampshire
Havant Older Person’s Wellbeing Partnership are running a series of events in locations across the Borough offering information, support and guidance to local older residents, their carers, friends and family.
Staff and volunteers will be available between 10am and 3pm at the following loca... Read More
Monday 23 May 2011
Summer house fund gets a boost from fair
Residents of a rest home in Sarisbury Green raised £600 for a new summer house during an open day in their grounds. Scores of people turned up for the garden fare at Choosemycare.com member Brook Lane Rest Home where Fareham’s new Mayor and Mayoress cut the ribbon to open the event. As... Read More
Monday 23 May 2011
Care funding cuts at Birmingham City Council were unlawful
The decision by Birmingham City Council to reduce the level of care provided to disabled people was ruled as unlawful by High Court judges who precided over the case last week.
The judgement has implications for local authorities in England and Wales, it said councils must take account of people&rs... Read More
Friday 20 May 2011
Sheriff of Canterbury opens Maple Suite at Connors House, Kent
New Choosemycare.com members Connors House, part of The Abbeyfield Kent Society, celebrated the completion of its development on Thursday 12th May, with an open day at the Canterbury residential home.
Staff, friends and residents gathered in the home’s newly developed activity room to gree... Read More
Wednesday 18 May 2011
Care Roadshows - Bringing the Care Providers to Manchester ...
Following the success of the first Care Roadshow in Glasgow, Care Roadshows is to next visit Old Trafford, Manchester on Thursday 30th June. A trip to your local Care Roadshow will give you new ideas for improving efficiency; inspiration for developing your training and work practices and fresh enth... Read More
Wednesday 18 May 2011
Choosemycare.com are sponsoring Activities Organiser award at Great British National Care Home Award
The team at choosemycare.com are really pleased to announce that we are sponsoring the Activites Organiser award at the 2011 Great British National Care Home awards taking place on Saturday 11th June at the Royal Courts of Justice in London.
If the event is anything like the Home Care Awards that t... Read More
Tuesday 17 May 2011
Nominations now open for regional Great British Care Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2011 regional Great British Care Awards. There are 9 regional events celebrating excellence across the social care sector:
The Great East Midlands Care Awards - Conference Centre, Nottingham, 7th October 2011
The Great North West Care Awards - B... Read More
Tuesday 17 May 2011
Just 4 weeks to go until Carers week
There are now just 4 weeks left until Carers week.
Choosemycare.com is one of over 1,000 local partners, organising over 8,000 local events and activities. A full list of local partners will be published on the carers week website in the next couple of days. All registration packs have been despa... Read More
Friday 13 May 2011
630,000 more care beds required by 2030
A study produced by Newcastle University and published in in the BMC Geriatrics journal is predicting a large increase in the number of care home beds over the next 20 years because of the rising numbers of over-85’s in the UK.
In 2010 there were 2.6 million people over 80. By 2030 that ... Read More
Thursday 12 May 2011
North-South divide in social care spending
The results of a survey published today shows that there is a North-South divide in spending on social care in England following the government’s Spending Review. The survey has been produced by the BBC in conjunction with CIPFA ( the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy ).
T... Read More
Wednesday 11 May 2011
Allied Healthcare aquires homecare provider in Lancashire
Allied Healthcare International Inc. (AHCI), a leading homecare provider of health and social care in the United Kingdom and Ireland, announced today that its U.K. subsidiary, Allied Healthcare Group Limited, has acquired the entire issued share capital of BiJu Limited.
Operating from Lancaster, Bi... Read More
Wednesday 11 May 2011
Law Commission report recommends reforms to adult social care law.
A major revamp of adult social care law in England and Wales is needed to ensure fairer access to services, the Law Commission says. The government advisory body said the current framework, covered by more than 40 laws, was "out-dated and flawed". Instead, it said there should be a single ... Read More
Wednesday 11 May 2011
CQC starts consultation on plans for excellence award scheme
This week the Care Quality Commission started consulting on plans for a new excellence award scheme for adult social care services in England.
The award, which will launch in April 2012, will recognise those services providing the best care and will be delivered by third party organisations lic... Read More
Tuesday 3 May 2011
Lillyfields wins local business award
We’ve just heard that choosemycare.com member Lillyfields Care Limited recently won a local business award, winning The Best New Business Award at the recent Life in Petersfield Awards.
Diane Jones RMN, owner and care manager of Lillyfields, said "It’s fantastic for the team to rec... Read More
Wednesday 27 April 2011
Westminster City Council publishes report on future of health and well being
The City of Westminster has just published it’s report "A Vision for The Future Health & Social Wellbeing Of A City" The report has been written by seven independent consultants who were appointed in September 2010.
The report makes over 30 recommendations for how the City ... Read More
Wednesday 27 April 2011
Changes to the Criminal Records Bureau Website
From 31st March 2011 the content of the Criminal Records Bureau website has been moved to three other government websites.
Information and access to services for CRB applicants and the general public is now available on www.direct.gov.uk/crb
Information for registered bodies and o... Read More
Tuesday 19 April 2011
ADASS finds that 13% of English councils have increased criteria for council care
The number of councils in England cutting back on free adult social care has increased by 13% this year, according to the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (Adass).
It found that 19 local authorities had raised the eligibility bar for free adult social care.
Six councils, including... Read More
Tuesday 19 April 2011
New Which? report discovered issues with care homes
Concerns have been raised about sub-standard practice in care homes for the elderly, following a report by a consumer group.
The study, undertaken by Which?, placed actors posing as residents in four care homes throughout England, and discovered issues regarding health and safety, malnutrition and ... Read More
Thursday 14 April 2011
Spring on-line with Silver Surfers Day - 16th to 20th May
Spring Online is a week-long celebration that builds on the success of Silver Surfers’ Day which is now in its tenth year. During the week hundreds of people and organisations across the UK will open their doors and invite older people to come along for a digital taster session. Silver Surf... Read More
Wednesday 13 April 2011
Think Local, Act Personal launch new programme for transforming adult social care
The Think Local, Act Personal Partnership has launched a new programme of sector-led support to continue efforts in transforming adult social care.
Over 30 national organisations representing the broad interest in personalisation and community-based support have committed to the Partnership ... Read More
Monday 11 April 2011
Supporting Carers Week - 13th to 19th June 2011
Carers week is fast approaching and if you haven’t registered already then visit The Carers Week website. You can also follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
A number of celebrities are supporting Carers week 2011 including Hollywood actress Dame Judi Dench and legendary footballer Sir Geoff Hu... Read More
Monday 11 April 2011
Help set up a Dementia Awareness Day
A campaign is being run on Causes.com to help set up a Dementia Awareness Day. The campaign is looking to get people to set up as many events as possible across the country on 17th September 2011 culminating with a mass lantern lighting at night with messages for all those lost to this aw... Read More
Monday 11 April 2011
Alzheimer's Society fundraising activity - Arch2Arc challenge 2011
A team of dedicated fundraisers will be aiming to break the world record when they tackle the world’s toughest triathlon as well as raising funds for Alzheimer’s Society.
The 6-man team from Urban Fitness GB, led by personal trainer Stu Baker, will attempt the gruelling Arch2Arc Endu... Read More
Friday 8 April 2011
Barchester and Counsel & Care come together seeking best media portrayals of older people in 2011
Barchester Healthcare, the national care provider for older people, and Counsel and Care, the national charity working with older people, their families and carers to get the best care and support, have launched a competition looking for positive examples of media coverage relating to older people... Read More
Tuesday 5 April 2011
Department of Health improving services for adults with Autism
Local organisations will be able to access new tools from today that will help improve the health and wellbeing of adults with autism, announced Care Services Minister Paul Burstow. The new tools were launched on 1st April 2011, the eve of World Autism Day.
‘Fulfilling and rewar... Read More
Tuesday 5 April 2011
Government considers options for NHS reform
Yesterday the government announced that it was taking the opportunity of a pause in the parliamentary process for the new Health & Social Care bill to engage with people about the changes being proposed to the NHS. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said the two-month exercise was not just about... Read More
Thursday 31 March 2011
Report published highlighting the cost to council's of people self-funding their care
The Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) and Partnership have just published a report highlighting the cost to Council’s of those that begin funding their own care but fall back on state care when their own care when their funds run out. The report draws upon original report draws upon ori... Read More
Sunday 13 March 2011
Choosemycare.com receives innovation award
We are really pleased to announce that choosemycare.com won the runners-up award in Business Innovation award at The News Business Excellence Awards. We were also shortlisted for Small Business of the Year.
Click here to see full details of all the award winners and The News write-up of the... Read More
Friday 11 March 2011
£775million investment for new NHS research in a major boost for patients and the economy
Earlier this week the department of Health announce the largest ever funding – up to £775million over 5 years - to be made available for translational research – research that is dedicated to deliver benefits to NHS patients has been announced by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley ... Read More
Friday 11 March 2011
Patients Association warning on operations
The Patients Association has asked trusts to compare the number of elective operations and the waiting times for elective operations from 2009 with 2010 and found that 11,000 fewer operations were performed.
In response, a Department of Health spokesperson said:
"There is no justification f... Read More
Friday 11 March 2011
New DoH Publication - The functions of GP Commissioning Consortia - a working document
The department of Health has published a document describing the proposed stutory functions of GP consortia. The document has been developed in partnership with the RCGP, NHS Alliance, National Association of Primary Care, Family Doctor Association and PCT network of the NHS Confederat... Read More
Friday 11 March 2011
Calderdale Council raises FACS criteria from Low to Moderate
Calderdale council has approved the decision to raise its FACS (Fair Access To Care Services) threshold from Low to Moderate. Calderdale were one of only two council’s in the country who had retained their FACS criteria at Low. The Yorkshire Post reports that the council i... Read More
Tuesday 8 March 2011
Choosemycare.com in the press
Choosemycare.com have been featured again in today’s copy of The News, as part of the run up to the Business Excellence awards that are being hosted this Friday.
We’ve been shortlisted for the Small Business Of The Year and Innovation of The Year awards.
Click here to see a copy of the... Read More
Sunday 6 March 2011
Choosemycare.com supporting the British Heart Foundation Mend A Broken Heart appeal
We’re pleased to be doing "our bit" to support the work of the British Heart Foundation. Click here to see an advert showing companies supporting the Mend A Broken Heart appeal from the Saturday 5th March copy of The News, our local evening paper.
Would you like ... Read More
Saturday 5 March 2011
Ibuprofen 'cuts Parkinson's disease risk'
Research recently published in the Neurology Journal has found that people who take ibuprofen on a regular basis have a lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
In studies of more than 135,000 men and women regular users of ibuprofen were 40% less likely to develop Parkinson’s.
Le... Read More
Saturday 5 March 2011
Council ditches plans for new care theshold
Birmingham City Council has announced that it has ditched plans to restrict it’s access to social care to people with "critical personal care" needs, which would have been the highest adult care eligibility threshold in the country.
The decision not to go ahead with these plans was ... Read More
Saturday 5 March 2011
TV Advert part of new Dementia awareness campaign
The NHS and the Alzheimer’s society are launching a new Dementia awareness campaign. Details of the campaign, including the advert can be found on the NHS Choices website.
Aimed at challenging misconceptions about the disease, the campaign targets the family and friends of people at risk of ... Read More
Saturday 5 March 2011
Twenty day care centres to be closed in Southampton
SCA Group have announced that they will have to close twenty day care centres in Southampton after £400,000 of day care funding was withdrawn by Southampton City Council across the city as a result of government funding cuts. There will also be cutbacks in transport services.
SCA Group will... Read More
Saturday 5 March 2011
Empowerment Fayre, Southampton, 12th April 2011
Choosemycare.com member the All Inclusive CIC, together with DotComUnity are hosting an Empowerment Fayre on Tuesday 12th April 2011, from 10am to 4pm.
The Empowerment Fayre will be held at the Upper Shirley High School, Bellemoor Road, Southampton, SO15 7QU.
Click here to download the empowerment... Read More
Wednesday 2 March 2011
Zoe Bates celebrates her 3rd anniversary at Valerie Manor
Staff and residents of Valerie Manor recently celebrated the 3rd anniversary of Zoe Bates managing the home.
When Zoe’s grandmother passed away in 2007 her partner and parents asked her whether she could make a difference in elderly care.
The former hospital matron and NHS general man... Read More
Wednesday 2 March 2011
Government axes team delivering central learning disability strategy
The government has axed the team delivering its central learning disability strategy even though it has nearly a year left to run.
The three-year Valuing People Now strategy, which aims to improve the services for people with learning disabilities, was launched in January 2009.
A programme team ... Read More
Wednesday 2 March 2011
Paul Burstow accused of 'hypocrisy' over closure of care homes
A health minister has been branded "a hypocrite" as care homes in his constituency face the axe after he vowed the cuts would not happen.
Paul Burstow has been accused of "deliberately misleading" the public after it emerged that councillors from his party, the Liberal Democra... Read More
Tuesday 1 March 2011
New study reveals over half a million people will have undiagnosed dementia in 2021
In 2021, over half a million people will be living with dementia that has gone undiagnosed. A new partnership between Tesco, Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer Scotland has for the first time mapped the state of dementia and diagnosis levels in the UK and announced bold plans to help fight the ... Read More
Tuesday 1 March 2011
CQC Announce plans for scheme to recognise excellence in adult social care
CQC yesterday announced plans to develop a new scheme to recognise excellence in adult social care. The scheme – set to be launched in April 2012 – will be CQC-owned, but delivered by other organisations under licence.
A consultation on how to define excellence in adult soci... Read More
Tuesday 1 March 2011
Choosemycare in the press
Choosemycare.com has appeared in the care press again. We’ve just received our copy of the Winter edition of The Carer and we are on page 13.
Click here to see a copy of the article about choosemycare
Would you like to be notified when a news article is added to choosemycare.com? If so, ple... Read More
Thursday 24 February 2011
BMA Concerned over flaws in Health & Social Care Bill
The BMA has written to Minister of State Simon Burns expressing "serious concerns" with the Health & Social Care Bill, saying it fails to guarantee patients’ identities are kept secret. The government refutes this, saying that the bill makes no changes to any of the existing... Read More
Thursday 24 February 2011
Report states more than 80,000 care home beds will be lost in the next decade
BUPA have today released a report "Who Cares?" examining the potential effects on the care home sector in England if local councils continue to pay fees at levels which are below the costs of looking after older people in care homes.
The report predicts that if the current decline in... Read More
Thursday 24 February 2011
Councils to share social care 'dashboard'
A group of West London council’s have agreed the joint purchase of an adult social care management information system.
The West London Alliance, consisting of Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon and Hounslow councils, has selected Oxford Computer Consultants (OC... Read More
Tuesday 22 February 2011
Mother confronts Nick Clegg over 7 month wait from mental health service
A mother, whose child faces a seven-month wait for help from mental health service, has challenged Nick Clegg today over cuts to front line services.
Helen Basu Chaudhuri told the Deputy Prime Minister her child was unable to get vital medical help because of budget cuts.
Mr Clegg and the Coali... Read More
Tuesday 22 February 2011
Hampshire County Council Cabinet to discuss results of Adult Social Care contributions consultation.
Nearly 1500 users of Adult Social Care services from Hampshire County Council and their carers have responded to a consultation on plans to change the way they contribute to their care costs so that we have a fairer and more transparent system.
Cabinet is due to consider the results of the co... Read More
Thursday 17 February 2011
Over 55's £30 a month worse off due to price rises since September
Silver RPI, published by Age UK Enterprises, shows a 6% increase in over 55’s spend on energy since September 2010.
Age UK Enterprises is the commercial services arm of charity Age UK and their latest data shows that since January 2008 the average person aged over 55 has experienced... Read More
Thursday 17 February 2011
Welfare Reform Bill introduced to Parliament
The Welfare Reform Bill was introduced to Parliament on Wednesday 16th February 2011. This Bill will legislate for the biggest change to the welfare system for over 60 years.
The wide range of reforms being introduced are intended to make the benefits and tax credits system easier and fairer by cre... Read More
Wednesday 16 February 2011
Choosemycare.com announces sponsorship of The Care Roadshow seminars
Choosemycare.com are really pleased to be able to announce that we are sponsoring the seminars that are taking place at the Care Roadshows.
A visit to your local Care Roadshow will give you new ideas for improving efficiency; inspiration for developing your training and work practices and a fresh... Read More
Wednesday 16 February 2011
Survey shows one in five social care providers expect to go out of business
Community Care have undertaken a survey of 238 social care providers which reveals that two-thirds had their fees cut this year and 81% expect their fees to be cut further next year. As a result of this, over half of the providers expect they will be forced to reduce the level of support they of... Read More
Tuesday 15 February 2011
NHS failing to treat older people with care, compassion, dignity and respect
A new report published today by the Health Service Ombudsman Ann Abraham says the NHS is failing to treat older people with care, compassion, dignity and respect.
The report details the Ombudsman’s findings when investigating complaints relating to ten older patients and the findings sho... Read More
Friday 11 February 2011
Choosemycare.com shortlisted for 2 business awards
We’re all very excited here at choosemycare.com as we’ve just been informed that we’ve been short listed for two Business Excellence Awards that are being run by The News, the local paper in Portsmouth.
We’ve been short listed for Small Business of the Year and Business In... Read More
Monday 7 February 2011
Researchers find clue to leading cause of blindness
An international team of researchers has published a report in the journal Nature detailing how they have found a clue to one of the leading causes of blindness which they hope will eventually lead to a cure.
The study has found that when an enzyme known as DICER1 stops functioning age-related masc... Read More
Thursday 3 February 2011
Research shows that moderate exercise "boosts memory power"
Research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that moderate exercise, such as walking for 40 minutes a few times a week increased the size of the hippocampus and may also buffer against dementia and age-related memory loss.
In the UK, 820,000 people have dementia a... Read More
Monday 31 January 2011
Report exposes the rising number of elderly killed by neglect in care homes
A report commissioned by The Daily Mail as part of their Dignity For The Elderly campaign has shown that between 2005 and 2009 667 residents of care homes in England and Wales have died of Dehydration and a further 157 have died of malnutrition. Super bugs such as C. difficile and MRSA have been the... Read More
Tuesday 25 January 2011
Cost of caring for dementia set to soar
The cost of caring for people with dementia to the taxpayer is set to soar as the population ages, the Alzheimer’s Society warns.
Sub-standard care will mean 50,000 people with dementia will be forced into care homes earlier than necessary, racking up a preventable monthly bill of £... Read More
Monday 24 January 2011
NHS must embrace value-based competition
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley today outlined how the NHS must embrace value-based competition if it is to meet the future needs of the public it serves.
Speaking at the Maximising Quality, Minimising Cost conference, hosted by Monitor, the future economic regulator, and UCL Partners, the Heal... Read More
Friday 21 January 2011
Home Care Charges Are A Postcode Lottery
Research undertaken by Which? Magazine has revealed that it is a postcode lottery governing how much people are charged for home care by local authirities and who is eligable to receive care provision, as local authorities each control the level of FACS (Fair Access to Care Services) Criteria, ... Read More
Wednesday 19 January 2011
Department of Health announces details of NHS Support for Social care
Following the recent announcements about NHS support for social care, including those made in the Spending Review and the recent announcement of additional funds to help prevent hospital admissions, David Behan CBE, Director General for Socail Care, Local government and Care Partnerships and David F... Read More
Wednesday 19 January 2011
Health & Social Care Bill published, bringing a patient centred NHS a step closer to reality.
Plans to modernise the National Health Service and put patients at the heart of everything it does were set out in the Health and Social Care Bill, published today.
The proposed changes will lead to better quality care, more choice and improved outcomes for patients, as well as long-term financi... Read More
Monday 17 January 2011
1 Month Before Heartbreak
One Month Before Heartbreak is a blog with a number of articles from many contributors that shows the fears and concerns about the possible impact of the Government’s plans for welfare reform, especially the changes being planned to the Disability Living Allowance.
There are many really good ... Read More
Monday 17 January 2011
Seeking help with Social Care from Council's still carries
A report published today shows that people seeking help from Council Social Services departments still carried "considerable stigma" for older people and most people with savings didn’t see the reason for doing so, given that they felt they were unlikely to receive any public funded ... Read More
Tuesday 4 January 2011
Department of Health announces extra money to help people leaving hospital
Following a successful efficiency drive, the Department of Health is able to make an extra £162 million available to local health and care services to spend this financial year on front line services, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today.
The extra money will be spent on helping... Read More
Tuesday 4 January 2011
Lillyfields Provides Emergency Support
Choosemycare.com member Lillyfields Care in Petersfield took delivery of a 4x4 vehicle the weekend before the first snow came in December – it proved to be perfect timing.
Lillyfields Director Diane Jones said: “As a result we did not miss any of the 130 visits over the two main days ... Read More
Saturday 1 January 2011
Agenda for Grab the training grant event
Please click here to download the agenda for the Grab The Training Grant event. Free car parking is available in Car Park F. This is the car park to the left of the 1000 Lakeside building, as you look at it. The car park is barrier controlled - use the intercom and reception will let you ... Read More
Tuesday 21 December 2010
Age UK Spread The Warmth Campaign
Spread the Warmth is an Age UK campaign to prevent thousands of older people suffering needlessly this winter, to reduce the number of preventable winter deaths among people in later life, and to make this time of year better for those who may have otherwise nowhere to turn.
Age UK are as... Read More
Thursday 16 December 2010
New PA Course Arranged by All Inclusive Disabilitity Consultants PA School
Are you fed up with a humdrum boring job and looking for a career change?
Create a difference with a new rewarding and exciting career.
Putting people first!
Let All Inclusive train you to become a Personal Assistant (PA) to disabled or elderly people!
No two working days will ever be ... Read More
Thursday 9 December 2010
New Guide to Telecare Launched
Counsel and Care have today launched a new guide that can support older people, their families and carers to understand more about telecare, how to get it, and information to help decide if it is the right solution for their needs.
Elizabeth Lodge, Advice Service Manager, Counsel and Care said: &... Read More
Tuesday 7 December 2010
It's Snow Problem For SmartCare
The pictures above show the challenges that one of our members, SmartCare of Epsom, have faced whilst delivering their services.
Paul King, Director of SmartCare said "At SmartCare, our carers have battled the elements and been in attendance at all appointments. It’s not been easy but ... Read More
Sunday 28 November 2010
Choosemycare.com present the Care Innovator Award at the Great South East Care Awards
Rob Osborne of Choosemycare.com joined Sally Gunnell OBE on stage to present the SE Region Care Innovator Award to
Young People’s Team – The Avenue CSS - Kent
Rob Osborne, one of the judges said of the Young People's Team " Strong teamwork, imagination and determination are... Read More
Wednesday 17 November 2010
Coalition Government Publish's It's Vison For Adult Social Care
Yesterday the Government published it’s Vision for Adult Social Care.
Although any changes to government service provision will bring about a period of uncertainty, our first reading of the vision document and associated discussion papers has left us feeling enthusiastic about the vision that... Read More
Monday 15 November 2010
Valerie Manor Support Children In Need
The staff and residents of Valerie Manor are again supporting Children in Need and are aiming to surpass last year’s achievements of raising over £400. This year they are doing a paper chain marathon and aim to beat their previous chain which was over 50 metres in length.&nb... Read More
Thursday 11 November 2010
Director of Campaign to End Loneliness Appointed
Four organisations are working together on a new Campaign to End Loneliness and create connections in older age. Age UK Oxfordshire, Counsel and Care, Independent Age and WRVS are founder members of the campaign which has been initially funded by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. The campaign will... Read More
Sunday 7 November 2010
Empowerment Fayre. November 5th, 2010
On Friday 5th November we attended the Empowerment Fayre, organised by Iain Speed and other members of the All Inclusive CIC team.
A number of organisations turned out to support the event and the room was packed with stands. We made a number of good contacts during the day and hopefully a nu... Read More
Thursday 28 October 2010
Audit Commission Report on the challenges facing council's as they implement personal budgets.
ON Thursday 28th October the Audit Commission published it’s report on the progress of the implementation of personal budgets in adult social care and considers the financial management and governance implications for councils.
It reviews the approaches to transition from providing ser... Read More
Thursday 21 October 2010
Comprehensive Spending Review
The government has now announced it's comprehensive spending review and although there are major cuts in government spending, there was some good news with the announcement of an additional £2bn allocated to Social Care over the time covered by the spending review which is from April 2011 - Ma... Read More
Tuesday 19 October 2010
Counsel and Care launch new website
Counsel and Care, the national charity, has formally launched a new refreshed website to better meet the needs of older people, their families and carers, as well as professionals and other interested parties. The revamp was funded by a grant from The Clothworkers Foundation.
The website now of... Read More
Tuesday 19 October 2010
We're supporting National Get online Week
What is Get online week?
Get online week replaces Get online day - an annual event to inspire and help people to get online. Get online week is from the 18 – 24 October 2010, however events across the UK will run throughout the whole of October. Get online week 2010 will be bigger and bet... Read More
Monday 11 October 2010
Click Guide to Children's Services published
Shirley Ayres Consultancy have developed and released a Click Guide to Children’s Services, which is an innovative guide bringing together for the first time the wider resources for looked after children. Follow the link to the sign up page for the Click Guide to Children’s Services.... Read More
Monday 11 October 2010
Empowerment Fayre - Friday 5th November, Winchester
All Inclusive Disability Consultants CIC are running an Empowerment Fayre at the Discovery Centre in Winchester on Friday 5th November, from 10am to 4pm. The Empowerment Fayre is aimed to provide information for: People who use services Someone looking for a provider Carers of some... Read More
Tuesday 5 October 2010
Department of Health announces £70m support to help people in their homes after illness or injury.
Around 35,000 people will benefit from a £70 million cash boost that will enable the NHS to support people back into their homes after a spell in hospital, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today.
“Re-ablement” packages give people who are leaving hospital after illness ... Read More
Thursday 30 September 2010
Government unveils dementia care changes in England
The government wants earlier diagnosis, better training for doctors & nurses and less reliance on anti-psychotic drugs. Details can be found at the Department of Health’s website, here: www.dh.gov.uk/en/Aboutus/Features/DH_119830 The BBC have an article and video about thi... Read More
Monday 6 September 2010
ChooseMyCare.com in the press
We’ll load copies of our appearances in the press here:
December 2010 - We are on Page 39 of the December issue of the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Magazine.
9th December 2010 - We make the front page of The Care Daily. However it appears that this is a site ... Read More
Friday 1 January 2010
Thank you for subscribing to our news service
Thank you for subscribing to our news services. We will send you an e-mail each time we post an article to our news feed. If you have any news that you would like us to feature, please e-mail us at news@choosemycare.com Rob & Lynn... Read More
Friday 1 January 2010
