Scottish Government announces £9m social care funding to support people in living independently
The Scottish Government has announced that more than £9 million is being made available over…
Hft says government should provide immediate funding to enable social care providers to purchase digital devices
A recent report from learning disabilities charity Hft has revealed some of the barriers social…
One-third of social care providers have had to make redundancies in the last year, report finds
Independent research commissioned by learning disabilities charity Hft found that COVID-19 has taken its toll…
Comment: The future of care homes and the role of assistive tech
An ageing population and funding challenges have placed social care providers under pressure. Staffing shortages,…
Care home and home care bosses point to mobility retailers as they lobby for VAT reform
In an open letter to chancellor Rishi Sunak, six social care bosses are calling for…
Research reveals big potential for social care providers to enhance services with assistive tech
New research by national charity HfT has identified that social care organisations are yet to…