Tag Archives | adult social care funding

Workforce

Social workers divided over ending of Think Ahead fast-track scheme

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Adults, Social work leaders

Adult social care needs £3.4bn annual funding boost by 2028-29 to stand still, says report

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Workforce

Most social workers expect cuts to their budgets this year

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Baroness (Louise) Casey

Adults, Social work leaders

Casey Commission tasked with producing plan for ‘national care service’ by 2026

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A practice educator or social work manager talking to a student

Social work leaders, Workforce

Fast-track social work scheme to end in 2027 after government decides to withdraw funding

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A group of people enjoying a game in a warm room, highlighting inclusivity and connection. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, showcasing friendship and laughter.

Adults, Social work leaders

Starmer urged to ‘save supported housing’ in face of sector financial ‘crisis’

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The words 'training & development' next to a cog

Adults, Social work leaders, Workforce

Government launches digital social care qualification but providers criticise level of training funding

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The words 'national insurance' written on a piece of paper pegged to a clothes line

Adults, Social work leaders, Workforce

Providers warn of harm to social care users and strain on carers as national insurance hike kicks in

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The words 'national insurance' written on a piece of paper pegged to a clothes line

Adults, Social work leaders

MPs overturn exemption for care providers from national insurance contributions rise

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Nurse holding the hand of an older woman in a care home

Adults, Social work leaders

7.7% boost to care home nursing fee welcome, but pressure on sector ‘relentless’, says provider body

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A rally outside the Houses of Parliament with campaigners holding up a banner with the words 'Providers Unite Day of Action'

Adults, Social work leaders

Providers hold day of action in protest against Budget’s impact on social care

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Woman looking stressed staring at a piece of paper that looks like a bill

Adults, Social work leaders

Over half of carers say they need more recognition from councils, survey finds

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Image of men with laptop, calculator and finance reports (Credit: lovelyday12 / Adobe Stock)

Adults, Children, Social work leaders

Almost one in five councils granted ‘exceptional’ financial support to help balance books

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COUNCIL TAX BILL text on sticker on black paper on wooden background

Adults, Children, Social work leaders

Six social services authorities permitted to increase council tax by more than national limit

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Social worker in stand-up meeting with doctor

Adults, Children, Social work leaders, Workforce

Social workers could join neighbourhood teams for people with complex needs

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Old metal sign with the inscription Vacancies

Adults, Social work leaders, Workforce

Adult social care vacancy rate fell last year, data suggests

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