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Government omitting social care funding from NHS reform plan is like 'rebuilding a house without mending the roof'
The government’s White Paper unveiling proposals to integrate health and social care has been welcomed by care providers, however its decision to leave social care funding out of the reforms has been met with dismay. Source: Care Feeds
Covid first wave: MPs found PPE shortages left care workers risking their lives
During the first wave of the pandemic, many care workers were put in the ‘appalling situation of having to care for people with COVID-19 or suspected COVID-19 without sufficient PPE to protect themselves from infection’, say MPs. Source: Care Feeds
Councils say they don't want to hand over control of social care to NHS or government
Tens of thousands of adults could live more independently at home each year if councils are able to retain control of social care instead of giving ‘increased control to the NHS or the government’s, according to a new report. Source: Care Feeds
Charity launches free therapy sessions for 'utterly broken' care workers struggling with anxiety, depression and PTSD
Care workers are struggling with insomnia, anxiety, depression and PTSD due to the COVID-19 pandemic according to the Care Workers Charity, which is offering free therapy sessions to help them with their mental health. Source: Care Feeds
