News Archive
Archive of: February, 2012
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Commission on Improving Dignity in Care
29 February 2012
The Commission on improving dignity in care have released its draft report and recommendations
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EICA Members - Newsflash
23 February 2012
The recent Essex County Council procurement processes for Domiciliary, Nursing and Residential Care resulted in a reduction in fees paid for adult social care of up to 25%. EICA now intends to mount a political campaign on behalf of its Members and would like to have Members views sent by email to the Project Office
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Website to Help Employers Recruit Social Care Workers
15 February 2012
CareJobFinder.org is an innovative, free service to help employers contact people actively looking for work in Social Care.
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Employer Pension Duties
14 February 2012
The new Pension Employer staging dates will be based on the number of people in your PAYE scheme on 1st April 2012
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WDF Funding 2011/12
14 February 2012
Did you know there is still WDF funding available to support the cost of NVQ and QCF unit achievement? Many of you will, I know, be aware of the Workforce Development Funding (WDF) that Skills for Care distributes through a network of employer partnerships, (previously known as TSI funding), but what you and your employers may not be aware of is that there is still a substantial amount of funding left just waiting to be claimed!
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Olympic Games 2012 Employment Issues Guidance for Employers from ACAS
14 February 2012
Everyone is working together to make the Olympic and Paralympic Games a great sucess, but there are some real issues employers need to start thinking about now.
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New number for Whistleblowing Helpline
13 February 2012
There is a new number for the Whistleblowing Helpline Service which provides free advice for the NHS and Social Care Sector
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Southend Borough Council Adult Care Providers Fund (SBC) 2011/12
13 February 2012
Are you a Southend Borough Council Adult Care Provider based in the Southend Borough? If so funding is still avaible to support you, but time is running out!
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Joint Strategic Needs Assessments & Health and Wellbeing Strategies Consultation
06 February 2012
Views wanted on guidance on joint strategic needs assessments and health and wellbeing stategies
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Amendments to Health and Social Care Bill published
05 February 2012
Amendments to the Health and Social Care Bill