Wed.Sep 11, 2024

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‘Dire state of social care’ among reasons NHS is in ‘disrepair’, adviser tells government

Community Care

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. The “dire state of social care” is among the reasons that the NHS is in a “critical condition”, a government adviser has warned, in a report designed to provide a blueprint for a 10-year plan for the health service. In a damning report commissioned by health and social care secretary Wes Streeting, Lord (Ara) Darzi said “austerity and a starvation of investment

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All For Kids Participates as Platinum Sponsor at the Annual California Alliance of Child and Family Services Conference

All For Kids

All For Kids is honored to have served as a Platinum Sponsor at the California Alliance of Child and Family Services Conference, held September 3-6, 2024, in Rancho Bernardo, CA. This gathering brought together a diverse array of leaders and advocates from the child and family services sector, providing a unique opportunity to collaborate on pressing issues that impact children, families, and communities across the state.

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Seizing Financial Growth Opportunities in Assisted Living Communities

Relias

The aging of the baby boomer generation presents a significant opportunity for the assisted living industry. With 73 million baby boomers expected to be over age 65 by 2030 and the number of those 85 and older projected to double by 2035, the demand for assisted living services is expected to rise significantly. However, capitalizing on this opportunity requires more than just increasing capacity; it involves ensuring that your staff can deliver high-quality care tailored to this population̵

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Labour vows to continue Tory-initiated work to tackle social worker workloads

Community Care

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. The government has vowed to continue with work initiated by its predecessor to tackle workloads among local authority children’s social workers. The Labour administration has also indicated it will continue reforms started by the Conservatives to improve early help for families and boost the recruitment of foster carers.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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U.S. Census Data Shows Need for Increase in Social Support Investments as Child Poverty in America Continues to Increase; 1 out of 7 Children Still Impoverished 

Children’s Defense Fund

Significantly more Black and Brown families also continue to suffer from poverty compared to their White peers, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Media Contact: John Henry, jhenry@childrensdefense.org, CDF Media Relations Manager, 708-646-7679 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The nation’s leaders must dedicate more money toward social supports and government programs that support children and young people, as new U.S.

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Long NHS delays in England leading to thousands of unnecessary deaths, inquiry finds

The Guardian

Detailed analysis warns Keir Starmer it will take longer than five years to get waiting times back on track Long delays for hospital, GP and mental health services are leading to thousands of unnecessary deaths and have ruptured “the social contract between the NHS and the people”, an inquiry has concluded. The findings of the study by Lord Ara Darzi, commissioned by Labour when it came to power, will be cited by the prime minister, Keir Starmer, who will on Thursday warn that the NHS has to “re