The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has launched a call for evidence to assess the extent to which the Home Office’s immigration functions support the social care sector. For this latest inspection, the Chief Inspector would be particularly...
The Government has launched the first major national survey of all care workers in all care roles in adult social care in England, including occupational therapists. The national survey of care workers, conducted by Skills for Care, Ipsos and the University of Kent on...
National Living Wage reminder On the 1st of April 2023 the National living wage increased. The National Living Wage is relevant to workers who are aged 23 and over (who are not in their first year of apprenticeship). As an employer it is important that you understand...
New Emergency Alert system – Domestic Abuse Commissioner and specialist domestic abuse charity Refuge UK share advice and guidance for anyone experiencing domestic abuse in managing their phones to stay safe. The new Emergency Alert system was launched by The...
The COVID-19 booster and flu vaccinations will be rolled out in the next few months, and we wanted to begin raising awareness with you. It is important that staff take the opportunity when offered to keep themselves healthy and avoid spreading either virus to the...
Visitors to adult social care settings are no longer required to have a temperature check on arrival. The MHRA have advised there is little scientific evidence to support temperature screening as a reliable method for detection of COVID-19 or other febrile illness,...