News Archive
Archive of: 2013
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DoH have issued 18 fact sheets and a glossary that accompany the Care Bill.
30 December 2013
Department of Health issue 18 fact sheets and a glossary that accompany the Care Bill
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HM Revenue & Customs target Employers in breach of minimum wage laws
27 November 2013
Employers breached minimum wage laws -
‘’In one case, a provider in the North East of England was found to owe £6,000 in arrears to 60 home care workers because it had failed to pay for their travel time between clients’’ -
EICA gets involved with the proposed Care Bill
22 November 2013
The Care Bill is making its transition through Parliament and is expected to receive royal assent next Spring
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WDF Funding Update
22 November 2013
WDF funding is still available for 2013/14
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Improving Care Through a joined up approach - Norman Lamb
01 November 2013
Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb on the importance of integrated care and the 'integration pioneers' who are leading the way.
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CQC - Fresh start for inspecting Adult Social Care Services
18 October 2013
New Chief Inspector sets out her initial priorities
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DBS eligibility guidance v2.1 - October 2013
10 October 2013
Disclosure & Barring Service updated guide to eligibility for criminal record checks.
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Increased CQC Fees Consultation
08 October 2013
The Care Quality Commission have given notice of proposed increases. There is an opportunity for care providers to comment on the proposed changes, it only takes a few minutes. EICA have submitted their objection to the proposed increases, however it is important that individual care providers submit their views.
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Homecare: Councils putting human rights at risk
08 October 2013
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), highlight risks to the dignity and safety of people who use homecare services created by the continuing under-funding of care purchased by local councils in England
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CQC to be given greater independence by Government
03 October 2013
Government strengthens health regulator's independence