18th September 2020
Long awaited adult social care winter plan finally launched
The National Care Forum (NCF) responds to the publication of the Adult Social Care COVID-19 Winter…
18th September 2020
Adult social care winter plan – offered a cautious welcome
The government has announced this morning its new plan to protect care homes from COVID-19 over…
17th September 2020
Care homes to get extra £546m COVID-19 funding
We welcome the announcement of an extension to the Infection Control Fund, promising an extra £546m…
16th September 2020
World Childless Week 14- 20th September Ageing without Children Day 16th September A million invisible older people
As part of 2020’s World Childless Week, Wednesday 16 September will…
1st September 2020
Care Workers are Undervalued and Underpaid, according to new research to mark Professional Care Worker’s Week
“It’s great to finally see care workers recognised for their contribution, they must be…
27th August 2020
Nation Sees Deep Cleaning, PPE and Regular Testing for Stass as Most Important COVID-19 Measures for Care Homes
National Care Forum launches checklist to help people navigate care home choices during Covid-19…
26th August 2020
CQC inspectors must have regular routine testing when they conduct on-site inspections
In an open letter to Matt Hancock, Secretary of State of Health and Social Care, and Helen Whately…
18th August 2020
Virtual visits to social care centres of digital innovation: NCF and NHS Digital launch new Hubble Project
The use of digital technology has rapidly expanded during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Yet…
18th August 2020
Ground-breaking new partnership seeks to improve infection prevention and control procedures
The National Care Forum (NCF), Quality Compliance Systems (QCS) and Standards Wise International…
29th July 2020
World beating – or beaten by the world?
In a report published today, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused the Government of…