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Save care homes from being sued: Bosses urge ministers to protect nursing centres against the crippling cost of legal claims… just like the NHS
Care homes have been hit by soaring insurance premiums and running costs Bereaved relatives could ruin firms if they decide to take them to court…
READ MORENorth Yorkshire issues further advice on Care Home visits 31st October 2020
North Yorkshire’s public health and social care leaders have urgently issued further advice and clarification about visits taking place to people who live in residential…
READ MOREICG’s response to the CQC’s annual assessment of health care and social care in England released 16.10.2020
Care watchdog confirms crisis in care has worsened – CQC says Covid-19 has exacerbated problems The findings of a care watchdog have confirmed the need…
READ MORECall For Urgent Care Reform In Face Of Covid-19
Second wave impacting upon care Urgent reform of the way the country cares for older and vulnerable people is vital if it is to cope…
READ MOREIndependent Care Group: Allow Tested Visitors Into Homes
The Independent Care Group (ICG) has called on the government to allow a single nominated and tested visitor to see family members in care and…
READ MORECare providers back case for unitary council
The Independent Care Group has thrown its weight behind plans to create a unitary authority for North Yorkshire. The group has backed a move by…
READ MOREIndependent Care Group calls on government to end years of social care neglect
The chairman of an Independent Care group in Yorkshire says the Government needs to invest in long term funding for adult social care, amid fears…
READ MOREPlans For Huge 2021 Social Care Celebration Event
Organisers of a successful celebration honouring those who care for older and vulnerable people in North Yorkshire are looking forward to a huge party in…
READ MORECoronavirus: ‘Colossal’ insurance costs threaten to make care homes ‘go out of business’
A lack of insurance cover for the coronavirus and rising insurance renewal premiums are threatening to put care homes ‘out of business’, care leaders warn.…
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