A world championship-winning swimmer and two TV presenters have thrown their weight behind the Big Care Debate, the Government consultation on the future of care and support for all adults in England.
Olympian turned Strictly Come Dancing star Mark Foster has joined presenters Philippa Forrester and Cerri Burnell in adding support to four short films that [...]
The Secretary of State for Health has made it clear that Disability Living Allowance for the Under 65s will not be affected by Government plans to create a National Care Service.
Speaking at the National Children and Adult Services Conference in Harrogate, Andy Burnham MP said: "I am encouraged by the response to our Big Care Debate [...]
Extra Big Care Debate public roadshow events have been confirmed for the North West and Yorkshire, with more to follow over the coming weeks.
The roadshow will pull in to Stoke on Trent on 20th October, Liverpool on the 21st and 22nd October and York on the 25th October. Details below.
Since July, DH staff and Ministers [...]
One month to go before Big Care Debate closes
A new National Care Service will help take the fear out of getting older Health Secretary Andy Burnham pledged as new figures came out showing that ageing is a real worry for most people.
In a Department of Health survey, 86 per cent of people said they are [...]
There is now just one month until the end of the Big Care Debate – the Government consultation on the reform of adult care and support in England. Make sure you don’t miss this opportunity to help shape the future of care.
Department of Health staff and Ministers have been touring the country in a programme [...]
The Prime Minister announced on 29th September that people with the highest needs will be offered free personal care in their own homes.
The move is intended to support all adults with the highest needs in England. It will enable all those people with the greatest care needs to protect their savings, including, for example, many [...]
Members of the public met with Minister for Care Services Phil Hope and discussed the reform of adult care and support in England as the Big Care Debate Roadshow pulled into Darlington.
The Roadshow offers members of the public the chance to join the Big Care Debate and have their say on the reform options set out in the Government's recently-published [...]
The Big Care Debate goes to the West Midlands this weekend.
The Big Care Roadshow will set up at the Stoneleigh Park Country Festival in Warwickshire from Saturday to Monday - 29-31 August.
The Roadshow will help members of the public to join the Big Care Debate in a varity of ways between 10am and 5.30pm.
The schedule of Big Care Debate public roadshows, where members of the public can discuss and have their say on the reform of adult social care and support in England, is now available.
Between now and mid November, members of the public will get the opportunity to join the debate on the future of care and [...]
The Big Care Debate goes on the road this week, with Derby hosting the first public consultation roadshow.
Between now and mid November, members of the public will get the opportunity to join the debate on the future of care and support in England through a series of events held in town centres and at other [...]
