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What happens when you put a nursery in a care home? - podcast
via theguardian.comAt Belong Chester, residents spend their days with nursery-age children. What effect does it have on the wellbeing of both groups? Helen Pidd reports“I think there’s something very natural about bringing young children and older people together, and yet in the UK it’s not the norm any more,” Helen Pidd, the Guardian’s north of England editor, tells Nosheen Iqbal.Is the UK missing out on the benefits of intergenerational living? Helen visits Belong Chester, a multige -
Ed Davey: ‘We need a cross-party agreement on social care’
via theguardian.comSpeaking ahead of the party’s spring conference, the Liberal Democrat leader challenges the Tories and Labour to find consensus on financial package for the NHSRishi Sunak and Keir Starmer have been challenged to sign up to cross-party talks finally resolving the impasse over social care, as part of a Liberal Democrat plea to “grasp the nettle” after years of failure.Ed Davey, the Lib Dem leader, said that his party would include in its forthcoming manifesto a promise to attend -
Aged care workers to get 23% average pay rise as union heralds move as ‘one of the best outcomes’ ever achieved
via theguardian.comHealth Services Union secretary says new benchmark pay rate will make sector competitive with public health systemFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAged care workers will receive an average pay rise of 23% after the Fair Work Commission delivered its decision in a long-running work value case.The commission’s expert panel said those involved in direct care including nurses and home care workers des -
Aged care workers to get 23% average pay boost as union heralds move as ‘one of the best outcomes’ ever achieved
via theguardian.comHealth Services Union secretary says new benchmark pay rate will make sector competitive with public health systemFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAged care workers will receive an average pay rise of 23% after the Fair Work Commission delivered its decision in a long-running work value case.The commission’s expert panel said those involved in direct care including nurses and home care workers des -
UK home care workers cannot work as visa regime tightened, says employer
via theguardian.comGrosvenor says it is prevented from making 3,000 visits a week as it pays migrant workers to sit at home because permits not renewedOne of the UK’s biggest home care providers says it is paying dozens of migrant workers to sit at home and do nothing because the Home Office has not renewed key immigration permits.Thousands of workers, mostly from Africa, were welcomed into the UK to help fill the one in 10 care worker jobs vacant after the Covid crisis. But after scammers abused the system, -
Australia’s aged care fees are under review. Will wealthy people have to pay more?
via theguardian.comAn expert panel has recommended people with a lot of super contribute more to aged care – but the government may not respond any time soonThe long-awaited report of the government-appointed aged care taskforce has recommended wealthier Australians be expected to tap into their superannuation balances to pay for more, in a bid to keep the system sustainably funded.While the government is urged to remain the “major funder” of aged care, the expert panel said older Australians are -
Rape and sexual harassment reported by foreign care workers across UK
via theguardian.comMultiple cases of abuse and exploitation have been documented, but many staff feel ‘powerless to complain’ for fear of losing the right to work in the countryA foreign care worker says she was repeatedly raped by her manager but felt unable to report him to the police for fear of losing her right to work, in a case that exposes the way the UK’s visa system for health and care workers leaves people completely dependent on their employer.The case is one of more than 170 examples -
A Medicare-style levy would guarantee all Australians the right to aged care when we need it | Sarah Holland-Batt
via theguardian.comThe government-appointed taskforce has failed to mount a convincing argument why a modest financial contribution across a lifetime shouldn’t extend to aged careThe aged care royal commissioners were notably split on a number of key issues, but on one principle they were united. Older Australians should not be required to contribute to their cost of care, nor should care be means tested.Instead, commissioner Tony Pagone wrote, every Australian should “contribute towards the financing -
Wealthy older Australians should pay more for aged care services, expert panel recommends
via theguardian.com‘Strong case’ to increase co-contributions for people with means, as there will always be some who need more government support, report saysGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastOlder Australians with more wealth should have to pay more for the cost of their aged care, a government-appointed expert panel has recommended, potentially from their superannuation balances.But the government will not pursue a new levy or tax to pay for rising care costs, -
Warning over use in UK of unregulated AI chatbots to create social care plans
via theguardian.comUniversity of Oxford study shows benefits and risks of technology to healthcare, but ethical issues remainBritain’s hard-pressed carers need all the help they can get. But that should not include using unregulated AI bots, according to researchers who say the AI revolution in social care needs a hard ethical edge.A pilot study by academics at the University of Oxford found some care providers had been using generative AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Bard to create care plans for people rec -
Revealed: homeless children spending entire lives in temporary housing in England
via theguardian.comThousands of families have not found permanent accommodation for more than a decade, according to alarming new research• Read more: ‘My children never had a place they could say was home’Some homeless children are now spending their entire childhoods in supposedly “temporary accommodation”, while thousands of families have been housed in it for more than a decade, according to alarming new evidence of a homelessness crisis “spiralling out of control” -
Forget tax cuts and help the vulnerable
CAMPAIGNERS are calling on the Chancellor to stop thinking about tax cuts and start thinking about caring for the oldest and most vulnerable.Ahead of Wednesday’s Budget, the Independent Care Group (ICG) says it is time to properly fund social care and help those who need support.ICG Chair Mike Padgham said: “Nobody wants to pay too much tax, but there is a tipping point where we have to stop looking at tax cuts and lowering public spending and start thinking about those vulnerable pe -
Care home stars Nicole and Sioned hailed as role models
Two young women from Gwynedd have been hailed as “role models” after rising through the ranks to top jobs at a care home.Nicole Davies, 27, and Sioned Jones, 26, signed up with the Step into Care programme which was run by the Pendine Park organisation in partnership with the Prince’s Trust nearly eight years ago and have never looked back.They completed a three-week course which included a week’s work experience at Pendine’s Bryn Seiont Newydd in Caernarfon which s -
Just How Much Time Do Your Managers Have?
The adult social care sector is grappling with mounting operational costs, including essentials like utilities and staff wages, which are struggling to keep pace with inflation. This predicament poses significant hurdles for recruitment and retention within the industry.In response to these challenges, there’s a growing adoption of various digital innovations in care settings, such as electronic care plans, medication management systems, sensors, wearables, and assistive technologies. Thes -
We must end the callous disregard for child refugees | Letter
via theguardian.comNews that child asylum seekers were told to guess who would be placed in foster care is distressing and dystopian, say a group of organisations including the Refugee CouncilOne of the 13 reports by the independent borders inspectorate finally released last week details a series of disturbing findings about unaccompanied children seeking asylum, including the appalling revelation that they were forced to play a game which involved them guessing who would be the next one to be placed in foster car -
‘A huge step back for the city’: people in Birmingham on council budget cuts
via theguardian.comProposals to reduce funding for services from bin collections to social care, arts and libraries leave many worried for the futureIt wasn’t long ago that the people of Birmingham were being told the city was on the brink of a “golden decade”, with record levels of investment off the back of events including the Commonwealth Games and the arrival of HS2.Now the council has declared itself effectively bankrupt and councillors will decide on Tuesday whether to approve a range of p -
‘Pretty dodgy’: alarm over suspect care agencies granted Home Office licence to act as visa sponsors
via theguardian.comCampaigners against labour exploitation urge government to conduct more stringent checks before awarding powersHundreds of newly established care providers have been granted licences by the Home Office to sponsor workers from abroad, despite being newly established and having no track record of providing services in Britain, the Observer can reveal.Suspected bogus companies with copy-and-paste websites, fake-looking reviews and PO boxes as addresses are among those granted licences allowing them -
‘Profiteering off children’: care firms in England accused of squeezing cash from councils
via theguardian.comA local authority leader claims private equity groups are exploiting vulnerable youngsters in care homes in the pursuit of profitCare companies are insisting on unnecessary and expensive support packages for vulnerable children to boost their profits, a council leader has claimed.Barry Lewis, the Tory leader of Derbyshire county council, said that former family-run businesses acquired by private equity groups were trying to get “as much cash as possible” out of local authorities. Con -
Sunak making slow progress on asylum pledges amid record care visa awards
via theguardian.comHome Office data released as Tories and Labour prepare for immigration to bekey battle ground at upcoming general electionThe number of visas issued to allow social care workers into the UK reached record levels in 2023, according to newly released figures.The official data also shows Rishi Sunak’s government made slow progress towards his promises to end the use of hotels for asylum seekers, slash the backlog of applications and “stop the boats”. Continue reading... -
YouTuber Ruby Franke’s chilling story shows us that internet culture has given child abuse a new place to hide | Zoe Williams
via theguardian.comThe most disturbing thing about the prolific parenting vlogger was that she was peddling cruelty worldwide in plain sightWhen I first started working in the mid-90s, there was a big furore when a US evangelical church produced a leaflet about child-rearing that included detail on the right size of cane to use to punish a six-month-old baby. The story was enough of a scandal that it travelled across the Atlantic – in the old-fashioned way, from a US newspaper to a British one – but it -
Let’s Empower Care Providers – CareTechGuide.co.uk Offers Digital Solutions Free of Charge
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, embracing digitalisation is no longer an option but a necessity. Care homes and home care services in the UK are recognising the myriad benefits of going digital with their paperwork. CareTechGuide.co.uk, a pioneering platform, is dedicated to assisting care providers in this crucial transition by offering a free service that sources the right digital software and platforms tailored to their needs.Switching to digital has proven to be tr -
Care home resident ‘sparkles’ after ear-piercing wish comes true
An 83-year-old Enfield care home resident is now donning some added ‘sparkle’ after staff at Bullsmoor Lodge granted her one wish – to have her ears pierced. Janet Lowe is a retired nurse and, unable to wear earrings throughout her 40-year career, never had her ears pierced. When staff at Bullsmoor Lodge asked its residents “if you had one wish, what would it be?” Janet couldn’t wait to share her ‘piercing’ request. Keen to help, staff or -
‘Grow up’ and talk about social care, Andrew Dilnot tells Labour and Tories
via theguardian.comAs an election approaches, both parties must end their irresponsible silence about the crisis in England, pleads the architect of funding reformsThe Conservatives and Labour need to “grow up” and end an irresponsible refusal to talk about solving England’s social care crisis before the next election, the architect of seminal care reforms has warned.In a despairing rebuke to both major parties, Sir Andrew Dilnot, whose government-backed commission proposed a cap on social care c -
Relatives decry undertakers’ Valentine’s cards sent to care home residents
via theguardian.comWhitegates Care Centre defends distributing the funeral directors’ cards, described by one relative as ‘appalling’A firm of funeral directors sent Valentine’s Day cards to residents of a care home, in what has been described as an “appalling stunt” that the undertakers have admitted was “misjudged”.The cards sent to Whitegates Care Centre in Surrey were decorated with a red heart and a pink bow, the Sun reported, and bore the words: “Sent wit -
Young and old help each other to thrive | Brief letters
via theguardian.comThe beauty of Belong Chester | Sunday snooping | Boris Johnson’s service | Everyone’s an emeritusI read your feature on the Belong intergenerational community in Chester with absolute delight (Young, old and marvellous: how a care home built a nursery – and everyone thrived, 6 February). I am so pleased that somebody is taking the all‑important connection between old and young seriously, and making it work. As a teenager and twentysomething moons ago, I strongly felt -
Intervals by Marianne Brooker review – a daughter’s angry and profound memorial to her mother
via theguardian.comThe author’s singular account of her parent’s illness and decision to hasten her death is written with remarkable clarity and precisionIntervals is an exceptional book, for which every deserved superlative seems cliched, in part because the language of illness, death and bereavement often feels too hollowed out by use to accommodate the magnitude of those experiences. Frequently repeated words may gain a carapace that resists our scrutiny: take “dignity”, for example, whi -
Care homes in England reject vulnerable children to protect Ofsted ratings
via theguardian.comYoung people with complex needs face long waits for places because providers fear negative watchdog reportsSome care homes in England are refusing to take children with complex needs because they are worried it might affect their Ofsted inspection ratings, fuelling concern that vulnerable young people in the social care system are having to wait months or even years for a stable home.Last month, an Ofsted report said nine out of 10 councils often struggle to find homes for children with complex -
We took on Bristol’s inhumane plan for disabled people and won. Resistance is never futile | Frances Ryan
via theguardian.com‘Warehousing’ proposals were defeated by activists and readers. Other councils should take note, and everyone should take heartFollowing the news in Britain feels increasingly like living the Smiths’ lyric, “Good times for a change”. The onslaught of cost-cutting, short-termist, outright nasty public policy can sometimes make it hard to believe any progress is possible. Well, here’s some good news.Last month, I reported on cash-strapped Bristol city council&rs -
UK care firm charged workers from Africa thousands more than cost of visa
via theguardian.comZimbabweans say they paid large sums to Gloriavd Health Care but got far less work than expected and were squalidly housedA care company serving NHS patients has been charging migrant workers from Africa thousands of pounds to work in the UK when the cost of a visa is only a few hundred pounds, the Guardian has learned.Care workers from Zimbabwe were told to pay the sums to Gloriavd Health Care Ltd in return for arranging social care jobs in and around Leeds and Bath. Continue reading... -
Young, old and marvellous: how a care home built a nursery – and everyone thrived
via theguardian.comAt Belong Chester, the older residents and young children have the chance to spend each day together, and it’s led to big improvements in all their lives. What’s the secret?It is lunchtime in the bistro at Belong and half a dozen toddlers are tucking into sausage cassoulet, mash and seasonal vegetables. Anyone acquainted with the table manners of two- and three-year-olds may well be bracing themselves for carnage. Yet green beans are being happily pronged with forks rather than chuck -
Robotic team member joins Harrogate care home
Growing Northwest care provider has collaborated with Bear Robotics and introduced Servi+ to their new home in Harrogate. The innovative robot helps support residents with maintaining independence and providing an additional “team member” in a fun and interactive environment.Alfred, as named by the home, can be seen weaving his way through the home’s Orangery or Dining areas where residents and team members can return cups and plates back to another part of the home or even sen -
Talks in York over threat to social care funding
A social care provider organisation is to hold talks with City of York Council over a rumoured cut to its funding.The council is said to be considering cutting the money it gives to the Independent Care Group (ICG) after supporting it for more than a quarter of a century.The ICG has urged the council to re-think and hold consultations with the ICG before deciding. It has warned that any changes are bound to have an impact on the delivery of social care in the York area.ICG Chair Mike Padgham sai -
Introducing Whispers Specialist Care: A New Era in End-of-Life and Palliative Support
In a significant step towards enhancing end-of-life care, Whispers Care Solutions has proudly announced the launch of Whispers Specialist Care, a new dedicated end-of-life and palliative care service. The Mayor of Eastleigh, Councillor Nick Couldrey, joined staff on February 2nd for the official launch, marking a new chapter in compassionate care for the Hampshire and surrounding counties.Whispers Specialist Care aims to redefine the approach to end-of-life and palliative care, offering a range -
Following BGF investment BN Care grows with South West acquisition
The BN Care group has completed the acquisition of its sixth home following new investment by BGF – one of the largest and most experienced investors in the UK and Ireland.Wade Newmark, the CEO of BN Care, will now step up the company’s efforts to provide a growing number of elderly people across the South West of England with “top-class” care, after announcing the purchase of the Court House in Devon.Situated in the picturesque countryside town of Cullompton, t -
Labour ditches radical reforms as it prepares ‘bombproof’ election manifesto
via theguardian.comPlans to reform social care and House of Lords are trimmed as Keir Starmer’s party opts for caution ahead of voteLabour is planning only limited first-term reforms of social care and the House of Lords and a smaller green investment plan as part of a stripped-down general election manifesto, as it seeks to make its policies “bombproof” to Tory attacks.Shadow cabinet ministers have been given until 8 February to make policy submissions for the manifesto, as Keir Starmer’s -
Unlocking Success: Digital Tech, Your Ally in Care Staff Retention
In the dynamic realm of the care industry, the rise of digital technology isn’t just a tech-savvy trend—it’s a game-changer for staff retention! The infusion of innovative solutions not only streamlines operations but also nurtures a workplace where employees thrive and stay committed. So, care providers, if you’re investing in going digital, here’s your secret weapon: CareTechGuide.co.uk. It’s not just good; it’s great, and it’s free!It’s Wh -
From social care to homelessness, what are the cost pressures facing English councils?
via theguardian.comA decade of cuts has reduced local authorities’ ability to deal with key long-term issues, from child protection to an ageing societyAngela Rayner: Tories’ council fund is cynical pre-election sticking plasterBarnet council’s ‘Graph of Doom’ now looks prophetic‘Stuck without it’: Woking elderly residents face losing key transportOnce vanishingly rare, the prospect English local authorities might go bust now offers no surprise: four councils have in effec -
Barnet council’s ‘Graph of Doom’ now looks prophetic
via theguardian.comIn 2011, no one believed councils would be left to swallow the rising cost of social care unaided. But after funding cuts of 40%, their plight looks increasingly bleakAngela Rayner: Tories’ council fund is cynical pre-election sticking plasterWhat are the cost pressures facing English councils?‘Stuck without it’: Woking elderly residents face losing key transportIn 2011, two senior council managers in north London put together a PowerPoint graph that they felt might help kick o -
Think of this: a plan to ‘warehouse’ disabled people. What kind of nation is Britain becoming? | Frances Ryan
via theguardian.comCash-starved Bristol city council is not the real villain here, but its proposed strategy tells us some lives matter less than othersIf you want a symbol of this country’s shredded safety net, look no further than Mark in Bristol.For the past 30 years Mark, who has cerebral palsy, has lived in his accessible bungalow with the support of personal assistants. That care package has enabled the 58-year-old to build a life at the heart of his community: from being a governor at the local school -
No plans to tighten care worker English language rules after Somerset death
via theguardian.comHome Office rejects call for change from coroner in case of woman who died after ambulance delayThe minimum level of English language skills required for foreign care workers will not be raised despite the death of a care home resident after staff were unable to explain her critical state to 999 operators.The senior coroner for Somerset investigated the death of 91-year-old Barbara Rymell in August 2022 and found that the primary school standard of English required to get a health and care visa -
English councils to get extra £600m funding to ease soaring costs
via theguardian.comThe additional £500m for social care and £100m in grants follows Tory MPs’ demands for more funds to prevent cuts to servicesUK politics live – latest updatesCouncils in England are to be handed an extra £600m in funding to tackle the worsening financial crises at town halls across the country, after Tory MPs threatened Rishi Sunak with a fresh Commons rebellion.Revisiting the funding plans for local government in a highly unusual step, the levelling up secretary, M -
Modern slavery in social care surging since visa rules eased
via theguardian.comExclusive: exploitation in sector has soared with more than 10 times as many potential victims as in 2021Modern slavery is surging in social care since ministers relaxed immigration rules to fill thousands of vacancies, with a growing wave of exploitation leading to workers being ripped off or living in squalor.Unpublished figures show at least 800 people working in care homes or people’s residences were charted as potential victims last year, more than 10 times the number recorded before -
‘Inhumane’ Home Office denying visas to children of migrant health workers
via theguardian.comObserver investigation reveals children as young as two are being barred from joining their mothers in BritainThe Home Office is systematically barring young children from joining their mothers in Britain despite extensive proof the women are their primary caregivers, an Observer investigation has revealed.Under an opaque policy condemned as discriminatory and “inhumane”, the government has refused dozens of visas for children of migrant single mothers, many of whom came to work in t -
Teachers in England left to support at-risk children after social services cuts
via theguardian.comSafeguarding staff say they can’t get referrals for serious cases and don’t have the expertise to give pupils the help they needIncreasing numbers of children suffering from domestic abuse, serious neglect and homelessness are being refused help from over-stretched social services, schools across England have told the Observer.Child protection cases that would automatically have prompted intervention from social workers a few years ago are now routinely being passed back to schools t -
Charities cannot substitute for state services | Letters
via theguardian.comRobert Howard writes that it is bureaucracy and a lack of political will that prevents a return to ‘the good old days’. Plus a letter from Geof WoodRe your editorial (The Guardian view on the voluntary sector and the state: this crucial relationship needs resetting, 14 January), in the early 1990s I published a paper, States Without Citizens: The Problem of the Franchise State, bemoaning the state’s increasing reliance on the provision of essential services by voluntary, non-ri -
The Guardian view on social services: there must be no rush to judgment on Bronson Battersby | Editorial
via theguardian.comIt is not clear who is to blame for tragic events in Skegness. But social workers and the families they support are under huge pressureThe death of a two-year-old boy from dehydration and starvation in Skegness, Lincolnshire, has rightly prompted shock, sadness and anger. Bronson Battersby died because his father and main carer, Kenneth Battersby, was killed by a suspected heart attack and there was no one else in the home to look after him. Bronson was found huddled by his father’s body b -
Embracing Digital Transformation. A Blueprint for Becoming the Premier Care Home in Your Area
In the ever-evolving landscape of care homes, digital transformation is no longer an option but a necessity. With the Care Quality Commission’s directive to digitalise care plans, care homes are faced with a unique opportunity to not only meet regulatory requirements but also to distinguish themselves as leaders in the industry.Many care homes are grappling with underoccupancy, making it crucial for establishments to invest in their businesses strategically. Those willing to embrace digita -
Care Operator in Kilimanjaro Climb for Charitable Causes
Richard Hoggart, a care home operator, and his friend Richard Price are attempting to summit Mount Kilimanjaro in a 10-day expedition, showcasing their philanthropic and adventurous spirits.Ascending to 6000 meters above sea level, Richard Hoggart and Richard Price are on a seven-day expedition. They are navigating demanding terrains and camping under the vast African skies. Their backpacks are fully equipped with essentials ranging from food, sleeping gear, and clothing to portable toilets. The -
Five stars awarded to Australian aged care homes failing safety and care standards
via theguardian.comInflated compliance ratings spark concerns providers are being prioritised and families misledFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAlmost 150 aged care homes that did not meet minimum standards for safety and care were awarded four- or five-star compliance ratings last year, leading to concerns families are potentially being misled.Two former advisers to the aged care royal commission believe a “flaw& -
In Broad Daylight review – Hong Kong newsroom drama shines light on care home scandal
via theguardian.comLawrence Kwan’s film makes some insightful points about journalism while letting in a few cliches tooHere’s a solid newsroom drama inspired by a string of real-life scandals involving abuse at care homes for elderly and vulnerable people in Hong Kong. It’s a film with a fair few clunking journalism cliches, and it never quite builds momentum. But the performances are uniformly intelligent and committed, and it has some real insights too; there’s the moral outrage a report
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