“CityMaaS spend a long time doing research and we always involve the end users in our development process, because we have to remember that our understanding of a disability is very different to that of the person actually experiencing it.” Luis Canto E Castro, partnership manager, CityMaaS A recent report by Future Care Capital into learning disability
“Scandalously low fee rates for homecare are paid by some public organisations, particularly in areas of highest deprivation, which do not enable compliance with employment or care regulations, never mind allow fair reward for the skills and experience of careworkers.”Dr Jane Townson, CEO of the Homecare Association Many councils are not paying companies that provide
“This pilot is an excellent opportunity to find out how best to inspire people to make small changes to their daily lives that will have a lasting positive impact on their health.”Sajid Javid, health and social care secretary The government is to pilot an app that will provide users with personalised health recommendations and give them points
“The government claims that ‘everyone is better off’ under this rule change but, looking at the detail, it is difficult to see how this fits with the wider levelling up agenda, let alone a fair solution to the cap.”Greg Allen, CEO, FCC The government has announced a change to its plan to reform social care, which critics
“The pandemic has been an important turning point for social care, putting into the spotlight the incredible work the sector delivers day in and day out highlighting the urgent need for change.” Sajid Javid, health and social care secretary The government has published a white paper setting out its 10-year vision for the future of
The technology solutions being developed for residential care are largely focused on back-office tasks and management of care operations. There is a huge opportunity to improve outcomes by focusing on the people engaged with care services and enhancing their lives. Dr. Peter Bloomfield, FCC’s Head of Policy and Research Government urged to invest in digital