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Survey reveals technical skills gap

Best Practice Business Equipment Information technology Innovation Solutions by Lee Peart on December 2, 2016

Almost two-thirds of leaders say a lack of technical skills is the main obstacle to introducing new technology in adult social care. In the Association of Directors of Adult Social Care Services (ADASS) and Capita

Parliament expresses grave doubts on integration of health and social care

Business Finance Financial results Funding by Rob Corder on July 20, 2016

The House of Commons Health Committee’s report on the impact of the Spending Review on health and social care has

Efforts to integrate health and social care are failing says CQC

Business Business Practice Compliance Funding Innovation by Rob Corder on July 13, 2016

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is warning that efforts to integrate health and social care for elderly people in England are

Adult social care spending to rise 2.2% to £14.4 billion in 2016-17

Business Finance Funding by Rob Corder on July 1, 2016

Revenue Expenditure and Financing, 2016-17 Budget

Local authorities in England will increase spending on adult social care services faster than any other sector next in the

Skills for Care names eight Fellows who will help drive improvements to social care

Human Resources Leaders People Recruitment by Rob Corder on March 23, 2016

Skills for Care has announced the names of eight Fellows who have all made a significant contribution to the adult social

Bristol adds 2% to council tax bills to raise money for elderly care

Business Finance Funding by Rob Corder on February 17, 2016

Bristol is the latest council to announce it will increase local taxes by the maximum 4%, with half of the increase used to pay for adult social care. Councils were given the green light to

Competition unearths Internet of Things gadgets for care providers

Design Equipment Health & Safety Information technology Innovation by Rob Corder on January 25, 2016

A competition to identify innovative use of internet-connected devices in the care sector has unveiled a shortlist of 20 finalists.