Social care system in sustained crisis despite ‘record Government investment’, report finds

Unsustainable financial and workforce pressures are forcing adult social care providers to turn down new admissions and close services, as government grants are not reaching the people who need them most. This is according to the 2023 Sector Pulse Check.

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The Care Workforce Pathway is one step in the right direction, but only one, says Hft

Hft has responded to the Government’s plans to develop the domestic care workforce in the UK, saying it is one step in the right direction but further action must follow.

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Pedalling with purpose – Gordon sets off on his 32-hour charity cycle

A 62-year-old from Oxfordshire is embarking on a sponsored cycle this month to raise money for a local animal sanctuary, all the while inspiring under-represented groups to engage in physical activity.

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Hft calls on Labour to join the dots between the NHS and adult social care

Hft’s CEO, Steve Veveers, has responded to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer’s New Year’s speech in which social care was notably absent.

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Coming of Christmas event raises nearly £5,000 for Hft

The spectacle of Christmas was well and truly on display at Dorchester Abbey last week as more than 200 guests came together for Hft’s annual The Coming of Christmas, the festive fundraiser that has been running for nearly 30 years.

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Support workers make Michelle’s dream of meeting Peter Andre come true

Lifelong Peter Andre fan, Michelle, has always dreamed of meeting the ‘90s pop singer and, this year, with support from staff at Hft, her dream came true.

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Charity residents give back to the community this Christmas

Residents at a supported living service for learning disabled adults in St Austell, Cornwall have been commended for their generous donations to a local foodbank ahead of Christmas.

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“Shocking” decision to have a part-time disability minister

After leaving the disability community for over a week without a dedicated Minister of State, it’s shocking that the Government has chosen to downgrade this role.

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New immigration laws will exacerbate skills shortage in adult social care

Yesterday’s announcement from the Government on changes to immigration measures will only serve to exacerbate the recruitment and retention challenges across the health and social care sector.

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