Navigating the Future: How the NHS 10-Year Plan Shapes Care and Its Big Bet on Digitisation
Healthcare in the UK is under immense pressure. An ageing population, rising levels of chronic illness, workforce shortages, escalating costs and outdated systems have pushed services to their limits.
A Unified Vision for Social Care: Workforce Development and Digital Transformation
England’s adult social care sector is embracing a unified vision through the Care Workforce Pathway and digital skills initiatives. These efforts aim to professionalise roles, boost staff retention, and enhance leadership in technology adoption. Platforms like PredicAire support this transition, enabling streamlined workflows, compliance, and improved quality of care delivery.
Navigating New Legislation and Growing a Domestic Social Care Workforce
The UK government is reshaping the care workforce through tightened immigration rules and initiatives to strengthen domestic talent. New legislation prevents visa abuse, while national career pathways, apprenticeships, and training programs aim to develop a skilled, ethical workforce. Technology like PredicAire can further optimise staff management, training, and operational efficiency.
February 2024 Care News Roundup: Appointments, Research, and Exhibitions
Amerdeep Somal has been appointed Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, overseeing complaints across councils and care providers. Meanwhile, research highlights lessons from COVID-19 hospital-to-care home transitions, and the 2024 conference season promises insights on technology and AI in social care, with PredicAire featuring at Care Show London and other events.
‘Hidden Population’ of people with Young Onset Dementia
Over 70,000 people in the UK live with young onset dementia.
CQC Publishes State of Healthcare Report
The adult social care workforce faces severe shortages, with 165,000 vacancies and unmet care needs. The NCF urges government action, including funding, reform, and a fully supported workforce plan, to protect care quality and meet growing demand.
Future Care Capital’s webinar: Technology and Transformation
PredicAire sponsored the FCC webinar highlighting residential care technology. Findings emphasise user-focused design, integrated data, and digital upskilling to improve care quality, streamline reporting, and unlock innovation, aligning with PredicAire’s mission to reimagine care delivery for better outcomes.
CQC Publishes Regulation Consultation Results
CQC receives broad support for flexible regulation; some concerns remain.
Extra Funding, and CQC report
£341m announced; CQC finds inappropriate DNACPR decisions during pandemic.
Government White Paper : ‘Integration and Innovation: Working together to improve health and social care’
The Government’s White Paper proposes nationwide integrated care systems and NHS reforms, but social care funding remains unaddressed. Providers warn that without simultaneous reform, social care risks being overshadowed, as budget cuts, staffing shortages, and unmet needs persist, highlighting the importance of equal partnership and coordinated attention between NHS and social care.