Carers UK and Embrace-learning have joined forces to provide you with all the information you need to know about the new Care Act:

A dedicated website: http://thecareact.co.uk and an e-learning course, The Care Act Unpacked. You can view a demo here or call us on 0161 928 9987:

http://thecareact.co.uk/the_course.php

London boroughs will see 27 per cent rise in people eligible for care and support once the Care Act comes into force.

http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/news/current/pressdetail.htm?pk=1817

The Health and Social Care Information Centre has today revealed that the number of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) applications has increased by 10% over the last year.

http://www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/deprivation-of-liberty-safeguards-applications-increase-by-10percent-in-past-year.aspx

The King's Fund Commission is advocating a new and simpler pathway for those in need of social care.

http://www.theguardian.com/healthcare-network/2014/sep/04/health-social-care-radically-reshaped-around-need-

Care Industry News 2/9/14

Paul Burstow's call for a care home 'revolution', receives backing from Mike Padgham (Chair of the Independent Care Group (York and North Yorkshire).

http://www.careindustrynews.co.uk/2014/09/backing-for-care-home-revolution/

A survey by Carers UK raises concerns about fragmentation within the care system.

http://www.theguardian.com/social-care-network/2014/sep/04/families-need-social-care-quality-care

Response to the Demos Commission on Residential Care

A response to the Demos Commission on Residential Care, proposing:

- the separation of care, accommodation and services
- more co-location
- encouraging innovation
- strengthening the workforce.

The most effective way to ensure a strong workforce is to provide the best quality training at an affordable cost.

http://www.cqc.org.uk/content/response-demos-commission-residential-care