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Trainer and author Maggie Kindred launches her new, challenging, non-jargonistic and practical book about valuing and adding value to the caring profession by training and supporting all carers.

Our One Day National Safeguarding Adults Conference will provide you with the knowledge and tools to implement the radical reforms presented in the Care and Support Draft Bill and to develop and manage a culture of safety

Health+Care 2013 will be held on June 12-13 at London ExCeL. Key figures from health, social care and Government will gather to address how integrated NHS care can be provided.

Local Supported Living & Outreach service provider Living Ambitions win their 5th Industry Award of 2012 at the National Independent Living Awards to round of a year of recognition and success!

Local Supported Living & Outreach service provider Living Ambitions is commended as a Major Specialist Care Provider at National Forum and Awards ceremony

In light of the Winterbourne View Care Home verdicts, Preston & Lancashire based social care provider highlights the importance of their ‘No Place for Hate-Stop Disability Hate Crime in Lancashire’ Campaign

Address the challenges associated with delivering the Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia and meet the 2014 deadline for full implementation of Living Well with Dementia: A National Dementia Strategy.

Local Social Care Provider praises GB Paralympics success for raising the profile of sporting and personal achievement of people with learning and physical disabilities to the general public and especially to the young

Local supported independent living & outreach service provider for people with physical, sensory, mental and learning disabilities is acclaimed in International Paper

Preston & Lancashire based social care provider works with local partners and organisations to launch local event and initiative with objective to raise the profile of ‘Disability Hate Crime’ with the general public.

Atkinson Lewis, an organisation that supports solicitors, barristers and social workers in childcare cases through the family courts marks 25 April as Parental Alienation Awareness Day by raising the profile of Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS).

Capita’s National Implementing the Health and Social Care Act Conference brings together senior leaders across the health and social care sectors to provide insight into how the key features of the act are being put into practice.

‘Two is Too Late’ is the emotive title of a childcare conference on 18th May 2012 which will address the importance of infant attachment in relation to a happy and healthy later life. The conference is run by charity NorPIP.

As the SDS Bill is laid before the Scottish Parliament; a consortium of specialist agencies plan to lead the way in making self directed support accessible to all people who have sensory needs.

A West Midlands charity is geared up to meet increasing demands for support, in light of the government’s target to achieve a minimum of 70 percent take up of personal budgets by April 2014.

Attend this timely conference to hear the latest guidance from the Department of Health and examine how a range of key stakeholder groups are responding.

Trainer and author Maggie Kindred launches her new, challenging, non-jargonistic and practical book about valuing and adding value to the caring profession by training and supporting all carers.

Bringing together practioners from local authorities, housing, health and social care providers, the conference provides expert advice on delivering more flexible, personalised support services that give people more choice, control and...

Our One Day National Safeguarding Adults Conference will provide you with the knowledge and tools to implement the radical reforms presented in the Care and Support Draft Bill and to develop and manage a culture of safety

HCL Social Care is offering local authorities assistance to UK children's services before, during and after inspection with improvement programme, HCL Special Projects.

Health+Care 2013 will be held on June 12-13 at London ExCeL. Key figures from health, social care and Government will gather to address how integrated NHS care can be provided.

Local social care provider Living Ambitions urges local NHS Hospitals to develop ‘person centred’ outlook when dealing with people who have complex needs and learning disabilities, in light of upcoming Government inquiry report

Local Supported Living & Outreach service provider Living Ambitions win their 5th Industry Award of 2012 at the National Independent Living Awards to round of a year of recognition and success!

UK Government urges the introduction of a new social care initiative to combat falling trust of social care industry and put pressure on existing care workers to under go further training.

Local Supported Living & Outreach service provider Living Ambitions is commended as a Major Specialist Care Provider at National Forum and Awards ceremony

Students at Musselburgh Grammar School have been learning new skills thanks to a partnership with Care UK.

In light of the Winterbourne View Care Home verdicts, Preston & Lancashire based social care provider highlights the importance of their ‘No Place for Hate-Stop Disability Hate Crime in Lancashire’ Campaign

Living Ambitions supported living & outreach service provider was one of the finalists in the North West heat of the *Great British Care Awards 2012

Address the challenges associated with delivering the Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia and meet the 2014 deadline for full implementation of Living Well with Dementia: A National Dementia Strategy.

Local Social Care Provider praises GB Paralympics success for raising the profile of sporting and personal achievement of people with learning and physical disabilities to the general public and especially to the young

Woman at local care home near Chorley celebrates her 100th Birthday in style with a visit from the Madam Mayor of Chorley, entertainment from the ‘Land Girls’ and the Queens best wishes!

Even in the light of the economic downturn, Preston based outreach and supported living provider supports and helps to develop successful Entrepreneurial activity amongst people with Learning Disabilities

Local supported independent living & outreach service provider for people with physical, sensory, mental and learning disabilities is acclaimed in International Paper

Preston & Lancashire based social care provider works with local partners and organisations to launch local event and initiative with objective to raise the profile of ‘Disability Hate Crime’ with the general public.

Following reports surrounding the unreliability of hair testing for alcohol abuse, a surge in the number of products designed to alter the results of substance abuse tests have surfaced.

Atkinson Lewis, an organisation that supports solicitors, barristers and social workers in childcare cases through the family courts marks 25 April as Parental Alienation Awareness Day by raising the profile of Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS).

Iain Duncan Smith has said this week that £25billion is being spent on the consequences of social breakdown and just a “pittance” on tackling the causes.

Capita’s National Implementing the Health and Social Care Act Conference brings together senior leaders across the health and social care sectors to provide insight into how the key features of the act are being put into practice.

Northern Ireland’s Western Trust has recently launched a strategy to promote ‘infant mental health’ amongst the nation’s youngest children for the benefit of their physical and mental well being as adults.

‘Two is Too Late’ is the emotive title of a childcare conference on 18th May 2012 which will address the importance of infant attachment in relation to a happy and healthy later life. The conference is run by charity NorPIP.

iSing2Win is a new concept that uses the power of group singing as a form of therapy is about to be launched at the Riverside Conference Centre Luton at 11 am on Friday 30th March.

As the SDS Bill is laid before the Scottish Parliament; a consortium of specialist agencies plan to lead the way in making self directed support accessible to all people who have sensory needs.

The tin opener is another modern invention which we all take for granted, but try opening a can of beans without a ringpull and you’ll find it as necessary as a disability aid. Read on for more about the can-opener and learn something new today!

Local authorities are jeopardising the public's privacy by failing to protect records. Many believe emailing is secure, although it's unencrypted so sensitive information is not adequetely protected.

Care Roadshows are to be held across the UK throughout 2012 and members of the care community are invited to register to attend their local event.

Staffordshire patients are being urged to have their say about the night-time closure of accident and emergency facilities at Stafford Hospital.

AN ORGANISATION set up to monitor and improve health and social care services across Staffordshire has seen an increase in participation of almost 900 per cent.

Since considerable anxiety is felt by senior judges and legal professionals over the effect legal aid cuts will have on family cases and the children themselves, Atkinson Lewis – case management specialists reveal their cost cutting alternatives.

A really helpful article for anyone considering a career in social care. Featuring top tips and handy suggestions for how to get started.

Family run social care company Excelcare Ealing Homecare are advertising their division’s domiciliary care services in a tightly targeted Bus Superside campaign in the West London Area

This crucially timed event provides you with the essential skills to not only build a Health and Wellbeing Board but to introduce the cultural and behavioural change necessary to embed fully integrated commissioning and delivery of local services.

Suffolk and Essex-based recruitment firm says local employment is on the up as it launches a new division.

New acquisition expands Emerald's social sciences journal collection

With Putting People First under review and the recent launch of Think Local, Act Personal, it is clear that the Coalition Government is committed to supporting the personalisation agenda.

It is estimated that by the time today's learners reach the age of 38, they will have had 14 different jobs.

The threat of a pandemic has not gone away. Preparing to respond in a state of emergency, remains a national priority as outlined in the NHS Operating Framework.

The Technology Strategy Board’s CEO Iain Gray has officially launched a new telehealth application at Coventry University’s Health Design Technology Institute, which will help GPs, local authorities and healthcare providers.

Online care marketplace BeMyCareBroker.com is introducing a team of brokers to help those who have difficulty accessing the internet.

As the personalisation agenda moves forward, risk aware IT systems may be key to safeguarding individuals needing care and support

Following the International Big Event in Liverpool, Self Direct are happy to announce their new partnership with you2choose.

Crossroads Care, in partnership with you2choose, is currently running a pilot which has seen around 30 of its local providers upgrade their basic listings to an enhanced listing.

BeMyCareBroker.com has appointed its first managing director to take the company forward.

Social worker fears uncertainty and confusion surrounding the personalisation agenda could bring the whole process to a halt.

BeMyCareBroker.com, a new complete solution to achieving the Government's care personalisation targets is set to launch next month.