Latest news

• Join Social Care
  30/06/20

  A new online platform, Join Social Care, has been launched to fast-track recruitment into the adult social care sector.

• NHS Volunteer Responders
  30/06/20

  Social care staff in England can refer anyone who needs to self-isolate to NHS Volunteer Responders.

• The Help Hub Launches Across the UK
  30/06/20

  By providing free emotional support to people who are isolated and feeling fearful, The Help Hub is offering a much needed talking space and access to professional therapists, wherever you live.

• Business continuity plans
  30/06/20

  The CPA has developed guidance to help you to develop your plan.

• Your voice, your decision: campaign materials
  30/06/20

  The Office of the Public Guardian launches new drive to raise awareness of lasting powers of attorney in BAME and low socio-economic groups affected by COVID-19. 

• Infection Control Fund Question and Answer
  23/06/20

  Infection Control Grant This is a reminder that DHSC released an FAQ on the Infection Control Grant last week which states that expenses from 13 May (but not before) can be paid for using this funding - as long as they meet the grant conditions.

• Coronavirus (COVID-19): support for care homes
  28/05/20

  The government has announced a new care homes support package backed by a £600 million adult social care infection control fund. 

• What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
  28/05/20

  The government has updated its description of the symptoms caused by COVID-19 to include the loss or change in your normal sense of smell or taste.

• COVID-19: guidance for care of the deceased
  28/05/20

  Guidance for care of the deceased with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 

• Free mental health apps for care staff
  28/05/20

  All staff and volunteers within adult social care providers can now access free apps to cope with insomnia and anxiety as part of a nationwide effort to help ‘care for our carers’ and support the mental health of the social care workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• COVID-19: interim guidance on DBS and other recruitment checks
  28/05/20

  The CQC has issued this interim guidance in response to temporary changes being made by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to DBS applications and processes. 

• Tips to support virtual interviewing and a snapshot of communication and collaboration tools
  28/05/20

  Skills for Care has created some tips to support virtual interviewing and a snapshot of communication and collaboration tools to support distance recruitment and to help you stay in touch with colleagues. 

• Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme set to launch
  28/05/20

  Employers will be able to make claims through the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme from 26 May. 

• The impact of (COVID-19) on specific groups of people
  28/05/20

  The deaths of people in their care is published on a weekly basis, the CQC is now working on this data to better understand the impact of (COVID-19) on specific groups of people

• COVID-19: Insurance, risks and possible liabilities
  28/05/20

  Briefing note for care providers

• Working safely during the coronavirus outbreak
  28/05/20

  HSE have provided guidance that will help you keep your workplace safe (COVID-secure) 

• New Dialogues: Releasing the power of personalisation
  28/05/20

  New Dialogues is a series of think pieces supported by the partners of ADASS. This issue was created in partnership with ADAM, an ADASS Sponsor.

• Face time counts: Building virtual communities
  27/05/20

  How do you build communities when you no longer have access to a physical venue or when its members are spread across multiple geographies? 

• Internet connection deals for care homes
  27/05/20

  As a care provider you may need to improve your internet connection to use technology more during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

• Coronavirus Cyber Awareness
  27/05/20

  Keeping your organisation safe online