People who believe their care should have been funded by the NHS are being encouraged by the Welsh Government to register their intent to make a claim. Continuing NHS Healthcare is a package of care provided free-of-charge by the NHS… read more »
We may feel it ourselves or identify that a colleague is stressed, but when do we have to account for it in terms of being a disability under the equality act? If at all? Anthony Acari, CFW’s health and safety… read more »
The cost of overnight expenses and meal allowances claimed by councillors can be twice what local authorities pay in care home fees for vulnerable people, it’s been revealed. The ‘double standards’ have come to light following an investigation by Care… read more »
The Welsh Government has launched a new programme which aims to help people living in households where no one is in work by offering training and linking up with employers to fill vacancies. Called Lift, the programme is targeted at… read more »
Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond raised the National Living Wage from £7.20 to £7.50 from April 2017 as part of his Autumn Statement. The Chancellor’s statement also included extra funding for UK infrastructure, but Mr Hammond faced criticism for… read more »
The Department of Work and Pensions is seeking views on what it will take to transform employment prospects for disabled people and people with long-term health conditions. The government department wants to hear views from a range of respondents including… read more »
Leading UK care organisations have warned of a crisis in social care after Britain’s referendum decision to leave the EU as migration restrictions could mean a massive shortage of care workers. National charities Independent Age and the International Longevity Centre… read more »
A new £20m fund to support more than 1,600 disabled people with their care needs came into operation in Wales today (July 1), following the closure of the Independent Living Fund (ILF) by the UK Government. Disabled people with significant… read more »
A new £20m fund to support more than 1,600 severely disabled people in Wales with their care needs will be devolved to local authorities when the existing UK fund closes at the end of June, Health and Social Services Minister… read more »
George Osborne has announced in his autumn statement that old or sick people who employ carers to look after them will be able to access a Government allowance that eases the burden of national insurance costs for them as ‘small… read more »