Care workers do an invaluable and extremely challenging job. While it has its rewards, it has its risks too. If something happens to you, the person you are providing care for, or a member of the public, having care workers insurance in place can at least protect you financially from any legal repercussions, providing a …
The Future of Care Leaders Conference is due to take place in a matter of weeks on Tuesday 28th of March 2023 at the picturesque venue, The King’s Fund in London. There is great excitement as the conference programme has now been revealed, featuring a number of influential speakers across the sector. Vic Rayner OBE, …
Care Roadshows 2023 Empowering Positive Action Within Care – Care Roadshows 2023 Care Roadshows are returning in 2023, arriving in Glasgow, Birmingham, Liverpool, London and Cardiff. Registration is now officially open and welcomes senior professionals within the care sector, particularly those working with older adults. Each show includes free access to an exhibition including between …
We’re finally able to share the winners from our Writing Competition. Our 1st prize winning poem. Winning £500 (kindly donated by Towergate Insurance) and poem printed in Care Home Life Magazine– Coronavirus poem, by Elizabeth Lowdell. Why do we have this sickness that is sweeping through the globe? What’s happening we wonder as we all …
The last few years have taken a toll on all of us, both personally and professionally. As leaders, we are expected to remain steady and provide direction for our teams, even when we ourselves are feeling exhausted and drained. But how do we maintain our resolve and lead effectively when the whole world seems tired? …
Reasons to be cheerful? Young people within the present and future adult social care workforce by Duncan Fisher and Rosie Mockett ORIGINALLY POSTED ON CENTRE FOR CARE WEBSITE HERE: https://centreforcare.ac.uk/commentary/2022/12/reasons-to-be-cheerful/ Recent reports have highlighted the chronic, worsening situation regarding the adult social care workforce in England, and its impact on care quality. From …
CWC response to the Autumn Statement: Disappointing budget gives little hope to care workers ahead of an extremely tough winter We join others across the care sector in sharing our disappointment that funding announced for adult social care in the Autumn Statement is focused on freeing up NHS beds rather than desperately needed reform. The …