Sector Pulse Check 2023
The Sector Pulse Check is annual report by learning disability charity Hft and Care England, the largest and most diverse representative body for independent providers of adult social care in…
Resources
Care England’s Special Interest Groups
Care England runs a number of dedicated groups in which you can engage with other sector specialists. These provide a forum to discuss current issues, contribute your ideas and help…
How to negotiate and monitor contracts for digital social care record – Webinar series in partnership with NHS England and Care England
In these webinars, sector experts and care providers shared their experience and expertise about procuring digital technologies. There will be a particular focus on contract negotiation and pre-procurement for digital…
Practical tips to prepare for an inquest
You can access a PDF format of this briefing by clicking here Many providers will at some point be involved in an inquest by virtue of delivery of care and…
Practical tips to minimise the effect of CQC enforcement action
You can access a PDF format of this briefing by clicking here Many providers will have been affected by CQC enforcement action, including: Fixed penalty notices; Notices of Proposal; Section…
Accelerating Reform Fund – Webinar
Announced on 24 October 2023, the Accelerating Reform Fund was launched to support the Department of Health and Social Care’s priorities for scaling and innovation. The below represents a collection…
Average Home Care Fees 2023 to 2024 (Including 2022-2023 Average)
The Market Sustainability and Improvement Fund (‘the fund’) was announced at the autumn statement in November 2022. The primary purpose of the fund is to support local authorities to make…
Vital Meals on Wheels Service ‘Heading for UK-Wide Collapse’ Without Government Intervention – New Report
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) is calling for urgent Governmental intervention in the wake of a damning report, researched and written by the Association for Public Service Excellence…
LaingBuisson: Fair Cost of Care Analysis
LaingBuisson was commissioned to undertake an analysis of the results of the Summer 2022 Fair Cost of Care (FCoC) exercise mandated by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)…
Winter 2023-2024: What Good Looks Like for Adult Social Care
On 15 September 2023, NHSE published its Intermediate Care Framework for rehabilitation, reablement and recovery following hospital discharge to provide good practice guidance for integrated care boards. The framework is…
Care England DSIG Webinar: Caldicott Guardian Programme in Social Care
On 9 September 2023, Care England hosted a Digital Special Interest Group (DSIG) meeting on the role of a Caldicott Guardian within an adult social care setting. Following the change…
Pan-London Nursing Homes AQP – Contract introduction for providers
This page highlights information regarding the Pan-London AQP Framework. You can access a PDF leaflet of the following content here. What is the Pan-London AQP Framework An AQP is…