Issue 190 10.07.24
The weekly online newsletter for the care sector
Care providers appeal to new Government
CAMPAIGNERS have called on the disabled people in this country new Government to work together cannot wait any longer. with the social care sector to bring “The statistics are well known: about life-changing reform to 1.6m people unable to access the the way the country looks after care they need, 152,000 vacancies its older, vulnerable and disabled in the social care sector and adults. providers leaving the market at an The care provider organisation, alarming rate. The Independent Care Group has “Some 80 per cent of us will need written to congratulate new Prime social care in our lifetime and to Minister Sir Keir Starmer and to cope with ever-increasing demand, urge him to sit down with care we will need a further 440,000 social Wilton House care home in Darlington, part of Popular Care, has invested in a defibrillator to providers to tackle the crisis in the provide a vital, potentially life-saving facility for the local community. Operations manager care workers in the next 11 years. Steve Massey said: “Installing a defibrillator outside Wilton House is a significant step towards sector, straight away. “Social care providers in the ICG chair Mike Padgham said: independent sector stand ready and safeguarding our local community. These devices are essential in providing immediate assistance during sudden cardiac arrests, dramatically increasing the chances of survival. We “We congratulate Labour on an able to provide the Government are proud to offer such a crucial resource in Darlington.” historic and impressive victory and with all the help, support, Home manager Emma Hardy is pictured with social care nurse Jacqui Horley and resident know that as the new Government information and suggestions you Dorothy Bennett. begins there is no better time might need to tackle the crisis. to begin vital and long-overdue “All we ask is the opportunity to reform of adult social care. meet with and engage with you to “We have therefore written to Sir help begin the task.” Keir Starmer and to Wes Streeting, In its manifesto, the ICG called CARE businesses wanting to put ensuring that this year’s event is bigger who we anticipate will be the new for the creation of a National Care themselves forward for recognition and better than ever. health secretary, inviting them to Service, bringing NHS healthcare have been urged to enter the Caring “Obviously, our main aim is to engage with the social care sector to and social care under one roof, UK Awards in partnership with Virgin recognise and honour the best in our begin the challenge of transforming allied to greater investment in the Money. wonderful care sector and showcase the sector and improving people’s sector and better recognition and Nominations for this year’s event are the innovation and dedication that lives.” reward for the workforce. open at www.caringukawards.co.uk goes on every day so please share your In his letter Mr Padgham says: It wants to see care provided for The awards, organised by Script successes and tell us about your hard “I know there will be a million the 1.6m people who currently Events in partnership with Caring UK, work and initiatives by sending in your vital issues commanding your can’t access it and dementia treated recognise excellence and achievement nominations … it’s a real privilege to attention during these early days of like other serious conditions like in all corners of the care industry. read them.” your administration. heart disease and cancer and its And with more than 20 categories A shortlist in each category will then “I do, however, wish to make the treatment funded through the NHS. up for grabs, there’s something to suit be drawn up, with winners chosen by case for social care to be placed at The ICG says the Covid-19 every type of care business. an expert industry panel. the top of those priorities and to pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis Event director Dominic Musgrave Trophies will be handed out at a invite you and your ministers to and staff shortages followed years said: “We are really excited to be glittering ceremony at the Athena in engage with the sector on urgent of neglect and under-funding by introducing the seventh Caring UK Leicester on Thursday, December 5. reform. politicians from all parties and Awards – nominations are coming in The closing date for entries is “After some 30 years of neglect, combined to leave the sector in 00057 Carebeans CaringUK January 2024.qxp_Carebeans CaringUK Ad 23mmx80mm 15/12/2023 16:08 team Page is 1 already busy and our events September 2. the care of older, vulnerable and deep crisis.
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