Care Agency Media

  Stay warm this winter! The Government has published a review of its experiences and future strategies for supporting the adult social care sector. We look at this government report and how you can prepare for new initiatives. Hospital Discharges The Government announced it would give £500 million to local authorities and care boards to help them speed up hospital discharges. The Adult Social Care Discharge Fund initiative saw 40% of the money given to local authorities while 60% went to Integrated Care Boards (ICBs). To expedite hospital discharges, the Government has injected funds into 6 new "National Discharge Frontrunners" nationwide. These sites are focused on developing and delivering innovative solutions to improve discharge times safely in communities. The Government intends to share these findings across the sector in the future, allowing local councils and care providers to adapt and improve based on the lessons learned by the National Discharge Frontrunners. Fall...

  A growing number of Local Authorities now recognize care experience as a protected characteristic in the law. But why are these protections important, and how can they help address the inequalities care-experienced individuals face? For Care Agency Media's April blog post, we explore the ongoing efforts of care leavers, campaigners and advocacy groups to establish this legislation nationwide and why recognition in the Equality Act can be a powerful tool to improve outcomes for the care-experienced. The Equality Act 2010 makes it illegal to discriminate against, harass, or victimize a person because they have or are thought to have one of the characteristics protected under the act. Groups that support young people who have been in care argue that their experiences should be formally recognized as a protected characteristic under the act. People with experience in the care system often face unique challenges, such as a lack of support networks or access to counselling. Recognizing...

  Starting a home care agency can be an extremely rewarding business venture, but it comes with serious responsibility and hard work. People move into care homes for various reasons, including old age, health conditions and disabilities. The UK’s ageing population is increasing, placing the social care provision under more significant pressure. Legal Requirements for Running a Care Home in England If you’re considering investing in the care home sector, it should be no surprise that it’s a highly regulated industry. Care home providers must comply with extensive and rigorous regulations to register and operate their business. You must be fully aware of the legal requirements. CQC Requirements for Care Home Providers The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is an independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. Their role is to monitor, inspect and regulate services within the care sector to ensure minimum quality and safety standards are met. The Care Quality Commission ...