Local authorities invited to register interest in partnership to fund local innovation projects
Unpaid carers and those requiring care are in line to benefit from innovative new projects…
LGA finds councils need immediate government funding to deliver 2023/24 budgets
Councils in England face a funding gap of £4 billion over the next two years,…
£1.6m telecare project in Leeds upgrades all telecare devices from analogue to digital
Leeds Tele Care Services run by Leeds City Council has invested £ in successfully upgrading…
Government unveils £30m funding to help more patients in England receive care at home
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has unveiled £30 million in UK Government…
Norfolk County Council pilot uses algorithm to identify those at risk of falling
New technology is being used by Norfolk County Council across the county to help prevent…
UK patients set to have faster access to innovative medical technologies via new £10m pathway
The Innovative Devices Access Pathway (IDAP) pilot has been launched, supported by £10 million UK…
Local Government Association reports concern of fraudsters exploiting digital switchover
The Local Government Association, which represents councils, has warned that criminals are exploiting the analogue…
DHSC seeks views about regulations mandating the disclosure of industry payments
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a consultation that aims to…
UK Government unveils extra £50m for local authorities to spend on vital home adaptations
The UK Government has unveiled an extra £50 million for home adaptations, which will be…
Scottish First Minister pledges pay increase for care service staff up to at least £12 an hour
Humza Yousaf, First Minister of Scotland, has made a new pledge to private and voluntary…