Social Care
11 Nov 2024
The Forgotten Story of Social Care
In a groundbreaking study released by the County Councils Network (CCN), alarming new insights reveal the significant financial and social pressures facing social care systems dedicated to working-age and lifelong...
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11 Nov 2024
ADASS Autumn Survey 2024: Mounting Financial Pressures on Adult Social Care
The ADASS Autumn Survey 2024, conducted by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, reveals significant challenges in adult social care across England. The survey, with a high response...
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11 Nov 2024
Connecting Communities Around Shrivenham to Health And Wellbeing Services
Neighbouring villages around Shrivenham are benefiting from a new community transport service, supporting residents to live well and independently within their own communities. West Vale Mobility has been developed by...
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04 Nov 2024
Understanding the Key Findings from the Recent Report on Mental Health Inpatient Settings
The Rural Services Network is committed to keeping our readers informed about critical issues affecting health and social care in rural communities. This week, we are keen to share insights...
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07 Oct 2024
Addressing Unmet Needs in Health and Social Care for Older People
Age UK has recently published a crucial report revealing that over 2 million older people in England now have unmet needs for social care. This alarming statistic underscores the pressing...
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16 Sep 2024
Addressing Health and Social Care Challenges in Rural England
In the past week, a number of government reports and speeches shed light on the challenges facing health and social care in England. While these documents provide valuable insights and...
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05 Aug 2024
Highlighting Patient Partnership Week: Enhancing Access to Health and Social Care
The Patients Association’s Patient Partnership Week 2024 is set to commence on Monday, 2nd September. This event offers a series of informative webinars aimed at improving patient engagement and healthcare delivery....
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23 Jul 2024
Councils Call for Delay to Unfunded Cap on Care, Warning of £30bn Funding Shortfall
England’s largest councils are urging the government to delay the introduction of the cap on adult social care costs, warning that the reforms are impossible to implement by October 2025...
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15 Jul 2024
Centre of Excellence Launched to Transform Health and Care of Older Residents
The Rural Services Network is pleased to highlight a groundbreaking development in the healthcare landscape of Humber and North Yorkshire. The local NHS has announced the launch of a Centre...
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24 Jun 2024
Age UK Report Highlights Health and Care Challenges for Over 50’s
A recent report by Age UK, It’s a Struggle to be Seen, sheds light on the difficulties faced by those aged over 50 in accessing health and social care services....
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