Ageing Britain articles in The Guardian and The Observer
Society Guardian has a feature on a care home near Bristol which has been conceived specifically for dementia patients. (20 May)
The G2 supplement has a feature on caring for a person with dementia, incorporating the thoughts of the person’s carers. (22 May)
The Observer examines ways of funding [...]
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Green Paper
In its ‘Ageing Britain’ series, The Observer examines the costs of funding care and some options for those planning to manage their future needs. (17 May)
Southern Cross
Both The [...]
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Comment on the Green Paper
In The Guardian, Lord Lipsey suggests that private sector schemes can play an indispensable part in funding a new care and support system. (06 May)
Competing [...]
The Learning Disability Coalition comments on the ADASS and LGA survey into adult social care in England. (30 April)
Jenny Owen, new President of ADASS, identifies the four key challenges and looks ahead to the Green Paper. (29 April)
Michelle Mitchell of Age Concern and Help the Aged calls for the Government to commit to a legally-binding [...]
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General
The Daily Mail reports on a prototype kitchen which has numerous telecare aids to enable people with dementia live more independently. (29 April)
The Times interviews Steve Barnett, Chief Executive [...]
I encouraged directors to create a climate where we in social care take pride in our work, and transmit that positive attitude to those outside the sector, in particular the media.
A weekly update showing media coverage of the Green Paper and wider care and support issues. Click on the link to read the article or news item.
General
Community Care reports comments from Director General of Social Care David Behan, emphasising the importance of getting positive news stories about social workers into the media. (23 April)
Community Care [...]
