Fixing social care is urgent, says minister, after reports of impasse
Urgent reform is needed for the social care system in England amid internal government challenges and discussions on funding and long-term solutions.
'Genuine impasse' at top of government about social care plan, insiders say
Labour's proposals for a National Care Service lack clarity and urgency amid a growing crisis in social care.
Wes Streeting yet to meet pledge to hold cross-party talks on social care crisis
Labour has not engaged with other parties for talks on the pressing social care crisis in England, despite calls for collaboration.
Social care chiefs sound alarm at Labour's deafening silence' on sector
Labour's recent decisions jeopardize social care reforms, warning of a repeat of historical governmental failures in the care sector.
Austerity is still austerity, even under a Labour government | William Keegan
Chancellor Reeves blames the previous government for economic challenges while failing to address present difficulties faced by citizens, particularly pensioners.
Unless Labour wakes up on social care, tragedies will happen
The UK government must take immediate responsibility for the escalating social care crisis, as past neglect continues to be mirrored in current policy.
Fixing social care is urgent, says minister, after reports of impasse
Urgent reform is needed for the social care system in England amid internal government challenges and discussions on funding and long-term solutions.
'Genuine impasse' at top of government about social care plan, insiders say
Labour's proposals for a National Care Service lack clarity and urgency amid a growing crisis in social care.
Wes Streeting yet to meet pledge to hold cross-party talks on social care crisis
Labour has not engaged with other parties for talks on the pressing social care crisis in England, despite calls for collaboration.
Social care chiefs sound alarm at Labour's deafening silence' on sector
Labour's recent decisions jeopardize social care reforms, warning of a repeat of historical governmental failures in the care sector.
Austerity is still austerity, even under a Labour government | William Keegan
Chancellor Reeves blames the previous government for economic challenges while failing to address present difficulties faced by citizens, particularly pensioners.
Unless Labour wakes up on social care, tragedies will happen
The UK government must take immediate responsibility for the escalating social care crisis, as past neglect continues to be mirrored in current policy.
NHS will not be fixed in single budget, says Wes Streeting
The NHS requires significant reform and investment to improve, not just budget adjustments.
Starmer warns the NHS will either 'reform or die' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
The Prime Minister warns that NHS challenges will take 10 years to address and require significant reforms before additional funding can be provided.
Ed Davey urges faster and bolder' action on NHS and social care
The government needs to act faster and bolder on NHS and social care issues, according to Ed Davey at the Liberal Democrat conference.
Ed Davey: We need a cross-party agreement on social care'
Liberal Democrats call for cross-party talks on social care to solve impasse after years of failure.
Proposed manifesto promise includes attending cross-party talks on social care after election to address high costs and help the NHS.
Frailty in older people rose sharply during austerity years, study reveals
Austerity cuts to the NHS, public health, and social care in England have been linked with a sharp increase in frailty.
The coalition government's austerity programme in the early 2010s is associated with steeper increases in frailty with age compared with the pre-austerity years between 2002 and 2010.
NHS will not be fixed in single budget, says Wes Streeting
The NHS requires significant reform and investment to improve, not just budget adjustments.
Starmer warns the NHS will either 'reform or die' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
The Prime Minister warns that NHS challenges will take 10 years to address and require significant reforms before additional funding can be provided.
Ed Davey urges faster and bolder' action on NHS and social care
The government needs to act faster and bolder on NHS and social care issues, according to Ed Davey at the Liberal Democrat conference.
Ed Davey: We need a cross-party agreement on social care'
Liberal Democrats call for cross-party talks on social care to solve impasse after years of failure.
Proposed manifesto promise includes attending cross-party talks on social care after election to address high costs and help the NHS.
Frailty in older people rose sharply during austerity years, study reveals
Austerity cuts to the NHS, public health, and social care in England have been linked with a sharp increase in frailty.
The coalition government's austerity programme in the early 2010s is associated with steeper increases in frailty with age compared with the pre-austerity years between 2002 and 2010.
Sutton's new social care charge proposals 'make caring for disabled unaffordable'
Proposed means testing for disability benefits may unjustly burden vulnerable groups, prompting concerns from carers about the ethical implications of such cuts.
Why are UK councils going bankrupt?
Local councils in the UK have been declaring bankruptcy due to extreme budget cuts.
The bankruptcies have resulted in a lack of adequate social care, transport, education, and housing services for constituents.
Sutton's new social care charge proposals 'make caring for disabled unaffordable'
Proposed means testing for disability benefits may unjustly burden vulnerable groups, prompting concerns from carers about the ethical implications of such cuts.
Why are UK councils going bankrupt?
Local councils in the UK have been declaring bankruptcy due to extreme budget cuts.
The bankruptcies have resulted in a lack of adequate social care, transport, education, and housing services for constituents.
Council wrongly paid for carer, leaving father with £5,000 debt after assessment delays.
Libraries and buses under threat as chancellor warned over 54bn council black hole
Councils face a funding crisis with a projected £54 billion shortfall due to rising social care costs, risking cuts to essential local services.
Rising cost of social services in England putting arts and youth services at risk, say councils
Rising social service costs threaten essential council functions in England, with many councils facing potential insolvency due to unsustainable budget pressures.
Resident left in 'unsafe housing' by council after refusing move to Yorkshire
Havering Council has been ordered to pay compensation and apologize for failing to provide safe housing for a resident.
One in four English councils may seek bankruptcy bailout in next two years'
One in four English councils may go bankrupt without government bailout due to severe funding gaps affecting public services.
Dad told to repay care costs after council delays
Council wrongly paid for carer, leaving father with £5,000 debt after assessment delays.
Libraries and buses under threat as chancellor warned over 54bn council black hole
Councils face a funding crisis with a projected £54 billion shortfall due to rising social care costs, risking cuts to essential local services.
Rising cost of social services in England putting arts and youth services at risk, say councils
Rising social service costs threaten essential council functions in England, with many councils facing potential insolvency due to unsustainable budget pressures.
Resident left in 'unsafe housing' by council after refusing move to Yorkshire
Havering Council has been ordered to pay compensation and apologize for failing to provide safe housing for a resident.
One in four English councils may seek bankruptcy bailout in next two years'
One in four English councils may go bankrupt without government bailout due to severe funding gaps affecting public services.
Havering Council faces significant financial challenges due to rising costs of social care and temporary accommodation, potentially borrowing £32.5 million from the government.
Sunak to give councils 500m in emergency bailout amid cash crisis
Local authorities in England will receive an emergency bailout from the government to prevent bankruptcy.
Upper tier councils will receive an additional 500m for social care while lower tier districts will receive a boost of approximately 30 to 40m.
Havering Council faces significant financial challenges due to rising costs of social care and temporary accommodation, potentially borrowing £32.5 million from the government.
Sunak to give councils 500m in emergency bailout amid cash crisis
Local authorities in England will receive an emergency bailout from the government to prevent bankruptcy.
Upper tier councils will receive an additional 500m for social care while lower tier districts will receive a boost of approximately 30 to 40m.
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Wolverhampton's Santos Care banned from sponsoring foreign staff
A social care provider in Wolverhampton has been placed in special measures and lost its licence to sponsor foreign workers after an investigation by the BBC.
Santos Care was condemned as inadequate following a Care Quality Commission inspection, and Staffordshire County Council said it would no longer employ them.