by Lorcan Murray | 7 May, 2020 | COVID-19
Connections in a Crisis Social care is frequently literal, as carers maintain and support their service users ability to remain a part of our society. It is incredibly common for carers to develop deep personal connections with their service users through this process...
by Lorcan Murray | 24 Apr, 2020 | COVID-19
Fighting for the Frontline The frontline of social care can be a lonely place. Care workers are required to give so much of themselves to others, far too frequently for pay that falls below a living wage. The Care Workers Charity was established to provide...
by Lorcan Murray | 15 Apr, 2020 | COVID-19, Home Care News
COVID-19 has brought the issues at the heart of social care into sharp focus for the public. Nowhere is this more apparent than a care agency’s PPE supply. The war for PPE has become a defining battle for social care agencies during this crisis, as well as for...
by Lorcan Murray | 9 Apr, 2020 | COVID-19, Home Care News
Fighting for Funding and PPE During COVID-19 Social Care is going through one of its most challenging periods in history. Everyday frontline workers put themselves at risk to help support the most vulnerable amongst us. Care agencies are doing everything they...
by Lorcan Murray | 2 Apr, 2020 | COVID-19, Home Care Technology
National Care Force Helping the Ordinary do Extra The world has let out a collective cry for help over the past few weeks. To which healthcare and other frontline workers have responded in earnest. However, the incredible toll of this undertaking is straining our...
by Lorcan Murray | 26 Mar, 2020 | COVID-19
Care and Support West Taking Action in Uncertain Times Care and Support West is a leading representative body for companies, charities, organisations and individuals involved in the social care, support and health sectors in the West of England. Normally the team is...