Skills for Care survey research: Individual employers and the personal assistant workforce, 2019
Skills for Care have published their latest findings from their survey research into individual employers and their personal assistants. The report focuses on individuals who employ their own staff (also known as individual employers) and their personal assistants (PAs). There was previously limited knowledge about this part of the adult social care sector, so Skills … Read more
CQC Case study recruitment
The CQC is planning a new campaign aimed at people who are choosing care at home or a care home for themselves or a loved one. The campaign aims to raise awareness of CQC, its role in inspecting and regulating care homes and the help its inspection reports and ratings can provide to those choosing … Read more
Proposed increase in regulatory fees for CQC registered providers – have you had your say?
CQC have opened a consultation about their proposed fee increases in 2019-20 for CQC registered community care providers. The proposed increase also affects dental specialists and residential social care. CQC are asking for your views on their proposals by 17th January 2019. You can tell CQC what you think about their proposals by filling in a … Read more
Proposed increase in regulatory fees for CQC registered providers
CQC have opened a consultation about their proposed fee increases in 2019-20 for CQC registered community care providers. The proposed increase also affects dental specialists and residential social care. CQC are asking for your views on their proposals by 17th January 2019. Find out more and give your view here Read more
Have your say on the Government’s new Civil Society Strategy
The Government has launched a public call for evidence which is open to anyone to share their views on how government can work with and for civil society to tackle challenges and unlock opportunities to build a stronger society now and in the future. This consultation closes on 22 May 2018, and you find out how to … Read more
NHS Ask, Listen, Do Survey
The NHS want to hear from children, young people and adults with a learning disability, autism or both, their families and paid carers. They want to hear about raising concerns and making complaints. They need your help so they can do the right things to make a difference. The survey ends on 31 January 2018 … Read more
TLAP Care Act survey for people with care and support needs, and carers
Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) is running a survey that asks how much of a difference the Care Act has made in the experience of people with care and support needs, and their carers. There have been many Care Act surveys, but this one will be the first that specifically seeks their views. The results of … Read more
CQC campaign to find out more about peoples’ experiences of mental health care.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is launching a campaign to find out more about people’s experiences of mental health care. The #yourmentalhealthcare campaign will run from 11 July for one week. The CQC is inviting people to share their experiences – whether good or bad – on Twitter or by using their on line form. … Read more
Survey on social care support for LGBTQI disabled people
SCIE is working with Regard and Stonewall and the University of Bristol on a survey of social care support for disabled people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender queer or intersex. Little is known about support for disabled people in this community, so SCIE are asking people to complete a survey. The results will be … Read more
Personalised Support Survey
If you are a service provider working to support people to lead lives as full and active citizens, included in their communities, the Centre for Welfare Reform needs your help by taking part in a survey that they are carrying out. The aim of the survey is to establish how much progress service providers are making and … Read more