Dr Jane Townson OBE
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CEO of the Homecare Association, Shaping homecare together so we can all live well at home and flourish in our communities. Tweets about care, health, life.
Somerset UK
Joined March 2016
Rush for home care in Australia ahead of implementation of new legislation in November @homecareassn
dailymail.co.uk
Older Australians have snapped up thousands of extra home care places as they prepare for major reforms to the sector from next month. Under political...
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Health and Social Care Emerges as UK's Fastest-Growing Industry for New Businesses | Hobbs Online News @homecareassn
hobbsonlinenews.net
A new analysis of UK business data has revealed that the Health and Social Care industry recorded the fastest growth in new enterprises between 2022 and 2024, expanding by 8.06%. The findings reflect...
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Barchester deal believed to be world’s largest care home transaction | Caring Times Welltower is buying up substantial sections of the UK care home market @CPA_SocialCare
caring-times.co.uk
The sale of Barchester Healthcare’s nursing home business is believed to be the world’s-largest care home deal to date.
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`Crumbling´ social care sector is failing older Scots, charity warns ministers @homecareassn
dailymail.co.uk
Age Scotland spoke out after figures showed the number of people waiting for a care assessment increased by 32% over the last year.
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Germany to give more than $1 billion for Holocaust survivors’ homecare across the globe @homecareassn
dailymail.co.uk
BERLIN (AP) - The organization that handles claims on behalf of Jews who suffered under the Nazis said Wednesday that Germany has agreed to extend another...
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Increasing reliance on very small home care services poses risks to provision, warns CQC @CommunityCare @homecareassn
communitycare.co.uk
An increasing reliance on very small home care services poses risks to provision, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has warned. The proportion of domiciliary care services providing care to four...
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Government urged to pause councils shake-up @homecareassn
bbc.co.uk
Lancashire County Council's leader says the plan could have a serious effect on social care.
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Congratulations to John Rennison, and the team at @1stHomecare on achieving an Outstanding rating from the @CareQualityComm! CQC’s Deputy Director for the East of England, Stuart Dunn, said: “When we inspected 1st Homecare Solutions, we found staff went above and beyond to care
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Homecare Association is delighted to announce our Board members: 🟠 Election of Officers 🟠 Congratulations to our newly elected Officers: • Chair – Sharon Lowrie, Chief Executive Officer, Be Caring. • Vice Chair – Camille Leavold MBE, Managing Director, Abbots Care. •
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Herts home-care provider gets Outstanding CQC rating for third consecutive time Congratulations @AbbotsCareLtd - fantastic achievement @homecareassn
hemeltoday.co.uk
A leading Hertfordshire home-care provider has been awarded the highest possible rating for the third consecutive inspection by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and...
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Adult care services 'inadequate', East Riding of Yorkshire council told @homecareassn
bbc.com
Inspectors have identified "significant shortfalls" in East Yorkshire, including long waiting lists.
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One month to go! Have you got your ticket? 🕔 Secure your place at the Tech Innovation in Homecare Conference 2025 now to get expert, leading-edge information and advice on using the latest tech to improve homecare. • Thought-inspiring talks • Interactive panels • Live Q&As
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Corridor care in hospitals is an everyday reality If you think it’s bad now, think about the future with double the number of over 85’s in 20 years, and successive governments who ignore the issues. @PA @homecareassn
dailymail.co.uk
Some medics have said they considered early retirement over the issue, a poll found.
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Employment Rights Bill measures will add to challenges for homecare providers because of the way local authorities and the NHS purchase homecare. Changing the law won’t help without creating the conditions for positive change. @homecareassn
communitycare.co.uk
Just 3% of home care providers offer staff more than the statutory minimum in sick pay, a survey on the sector’s workforce has found. The Homecare Association reported that 97% of organisations...
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"What advice would you give Baroness Casey on social care?" As Day 1 of #CareShow25 wraps up, our Chief Executive, @drjanetownson, shares her insights on what must be considered to drive meaningful reform in the adult social care system.
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Reform-led Kent County Council to increase taxes after budget overspend | @Independent @homecareassn
independent.co.uk
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Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan's first female prime minister
bbc.com
Takaichi is a long-time admirer of Margaret Thatcher, but many female voters do not see her as an advocate for progress.
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Government's £500m to tackle 'poverty pay' in social care 'barely scratches surface', warn providers @CommunityCare @homecareassn
communitycare.co.uk
The government’s pledge of £500m to deliver the first fair pay agreement for adult social care staff in England “barely scratches the surface” of what is needed, providers have warned. The money will...
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Our member @homecareassn shares its thoughts on the Government’s plans to introduce a Fair Pay Agreement for social care workers. #FairPay #SocialCare
Fair Pay must mean fair funding: Homecare Association warns Government social care pledge falls short @homecareassn
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'We need her back': Health Secretary dedicates care announcement to ex-minister Angela Rayner | The Standard
standard.co.uk
The Health Secretary told the Labour Party Conference on Tuesday: ‘We need her back’
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