Issue 194 14.08.24
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‘We can help to create a social care golden age’ SOCIAL care providers are offering some positive steps to reassure the to help the Government create social care sector that it hasn’t been a new ‘golden age’ for older, abandoned already.” vulnerable and disabled adults. He said the most urgent priority They say the industry has a wealth was to address the pay of social care of experience, ideas and advice that staff to address staff shortages that the Government should draw upon were harming the delivery of care to create a new beginning for social and creating social care deserts. care. “However it is done, we must Residents of Collisdene Care Centre in Strathaven, part of Canterbury Care, enjoyed a Mike Padgham, chair of the switch funding into social care delightful day out at the Riverside Museum in Glasgow. The award-winning venue, renowned care provider organisation, The delivery to get better pay rewards for celebrating the city’s transport heritage, provided residents with a day filled with Independent Care Group, says and recognition for the staff or exploration, learning and fun. A standout feature s the recreated street scene, offering people are asking ‘what next?’ for we won’t be able to meet current the sector. demand for care, let alone the huge a nostalgic glimpse into Glasgow’s past. Residents strolled along a cobbled street lined with authentically recreated shops, houses, and even a subway station, allowing them to “The answer has to lie with the rise in demand that is coming,” experience the charm of bygone days. knowledge and expertise that is Mike added. Robert Grieve, Sean Dwyer, Toni Kirk and Emma Gray are pictured with a tram. available in social care,” said Mike. “The Government has promised “We would urge the Government to a workforce strategy for social care quickly work with the sector to find and we need to see that arrive some quick-win solutions that will quickly. ease the crisis the sector is going “Social care looks after well over a OPERATORS wanting to put themselves Awards – nominations are coming in through.” million people and demand for that forward for recognition have been and our events team is already busy He said the sector was currently care is rising. urged to enter the Caring UK Awards in ensuring that this year’s event is bigger in a vacuum, after the Government “It is estimated that 1.6m people partnership with Virgin Money. and better than ever. went back on a pre-election can’t get the care they need. Nominations for this year’s event are “Obviously, our main aim is to promise to introduce an £86,000 “The sector employs 1.6m people now open at www.caringukawards. recognise and honour the best in our cap on social care costs, designed and contributes £55.7bn to the co.uk wonderful care sector and showcase to prevent people from having to economy. The awards, organised by Script the innovation and dedication that sell their home to pay for care. It “Some 80 per cent of us will need Events in partnership with Caring UK, goes on every day so please share your also cut some social care training care in our lifetimes and yet the recognise excellence and achievement successes and tell us about your hard support. sector is short of 131,000 staff. By in all corners of the care industry. work and initiatives by sending in your The ICG says it isn’t too late to 2040 we will need to recruit an extra And with more than 20 categories nominations … it’s a real privilege to reverse those decisions and kick540,000 people. read them.” start long overdue reform. “We have it in our power to reform up for grabs, there’s something to suit every type of care business. A shortlist in each category will then Mikeadded: “To go back on that and reshape social care to meet These include everything from be drawn up, with winners chosen by pre-election promise for social care, that demand, get care to those who Quality in Housekeeping and Catering an expert industry panel. so soon after the election, was a need it and create a properly-paid Team of the Year to Best Outdoor Trophies will be handed out at a disappointment and has damaged workforce. Environment and End of Life Team of glittering ceremony at the Athena in the fragile confidence the sector “We have it in our power to enjoy the Year. Leicester on Thursday, December 5 had in the new administration. a golden age for social care, but we Event director Dominic Musgrave presented by television personality “It is early days, and we have to need the new Labour Government said: “We are really excited to be Emma Jesson. Closing date for give the Government the benefit of to see that and work with us to 00057 Carebeans CaringUK January 2024.qxp_Carebeans CaringUK Ad 23mmx80mm 15/12/2023 16:08 Page 1 Caring UK introducing the seventh nominations is September 2nd. the doubt, but we do need to see create it.”
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