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UKHCA not surprised by National Audit Office's report on CQC 02/12/2011

In response to today’s National Audit Office’s report: “The Care Quality Commission: Regulating the quality and safety of health and adult social care”, UKHCA Chief Executive Bridget Warr said: “We are not surprised by the National Audit Office’s conc...

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Human rights of older people using homecare must not be victim to public spending cuts 23/11/2011

The leading homecare provider association, UKHCA, welcomed today's report from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) as an important contribution to safeguarding the well-being of people who use home-based care. UKHCA's Chief Execu...

Full media release: Human rights of older people using homecare must not be victim to public spending cuts

Code of Conduct and voluntary register welcomed by homecare sector 16/11/2011

United Kingdom Homecare Association welcomes Government’s announcement yesterday of a new Code of Conduct, clearer training standards and creation of a voluntary register for health and social care workers in England, as a step towards recognising the ...

Full media release: Code of Conduct and voluntary register welcomed by homecare sector

Council spending cuts condemned 28/10/2011

The leading body representing homecare providers in the UK today condemned the Government and local authorities after it was revealed that £1.3 billion had been cut from social care spending. United Kingdom Homecare Association (UKHCA) said thousand...

Full media release: Council spending cuts condemned

Rationing resources to a degrading level must not become an established pattern 06/07/2011

A former ballerina, with severely limited mobility, lost her battle today to force the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea to pay for a care worker to help her use the commode overnight. In a complex judgment, the Supreme Court dismissed the appe...

Full media release: Rationing resources to a degrading level must not become an established pattern

Homecare representatives call for implementation of Dilnot 04/07/2011

The recommendations of the Dilnot Commission on Funding of Care and Support are a crucial step forward to tackling the issue of funding care for our fast growing and ageing population. The Commission has come up with truly workable proposals which prom...

Full media release: Homecare representatives call for implementation of Dilnot

Equality and Human Rights Commission inquiry into homecare for older people 20/06/2011

The vital importance of dignified home-based care was stressed by the United Kingdom Homecare Association (UKHCA), responding to the publication of preliminary evidence from the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) inquiry into homecare servic...

Full media release: Equality and Human Rights Commission inquiry into homecare for older people

Care providers campaign to boost life-savers 18/05/2011

A major campaign has been launched to raise the status of social care workers across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. It is one of the priorities in a historic agreement reached by eight organisations representing the care sectors in the four home n...

Full media release: Care providers campaign to boost life-savers

New CQC “Excellence Award” not suitable for care in people’s homes 09/05/2011

The homecare sector’s leading representative body, the United Kingdom Homecare Association, has said that the Care Quality Commission’s new “Excellence Award” appears to be more appropriate for residential care than care in people’s own homes. UKHCA ...

Full media release: New CQC “Excellence Award” not suitable for care in people’s homes

UKHCA’s Colin Angel appointed as NICE social care Fellow 12/04/2011

The United Kingdom Homecare Association (UKHCA) is proud to announce that Colin Angel, Head of Policy and Communication at UKHCA, has been appointed as one of three Social Care Fellows at the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE). NICE’s re...

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Care Providers welcome registration of care at home workers 07/04/2011

The homecare sector’s premier representative body, the United Kingdom Homecare Association, has welcomed the registration of care at home workers with the Scottish Social Services Council. The Association particularly welcomes the decision to phase in ...

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Care providers welcome Low Pay Commission’s call for local authorities and the NHS to pay the actual costs of care 07/04/2011

The homecare sector’s premier representative body, the United Kingdom Homecare Association, has warmly welcomed the Low Pay Commission’s 2011 report published today which recommends that the commissioning policies of local authorities and the NHS shoul...

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Board changes will contribute to UKHCA’s continuing success 04/04/2011

The homecare sector’s leading representative body, United Kingdom Homecare Association, is pleased to announce that John Ivers of Nestor Healthcare Group has been elected to the post of Vice-Chair of the UKHCA Board and Stephen Mills of Do Care Limited...

Full media release: Board changes will contribute to UKHCA’s continuing success

Report highlights safer working practices, but fewer people benefit from community care 30/03/2011

Commenting on yesterday’s report issued by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) on the state of health and social care in England, United Kingdom Homecare Association welcomes the finding that homecare and nursing agencies performed particularly well in m...

Full media release: Report highlights safer working practices, but fewer people benefit from community care

Media release: Homecare providers welcome Chancellor’s cut in fuel duty and personal tax allowance increase 23/03/2011

The homecare sector’s leading representative body, United Kingdom Homecare Association, has welcomed the Chancellor’s decision to cut fuel duty and to delay further duty increases, as it will help ease the cost pressures on home-based care. The Ass...

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UKHCA gives a cautious welcome to plans to scale back the Vetting & Barring Scheme 11/02/2011

The UK's leading professional association for homecare providers, UKHCA, today cautiously welcomed Government plans to scale back the Vetting and Barring Scheme to common sense levels. The Association is pleased that the state will continue to pro...

Full media release: UKHCA gives a cautious welcome to plans to scale back the Vetting & Barring Scheme

Training to support people with dementia essential 25/01/2011

The UK's leading professional association for homecare providers, UKHCA, today welcomed the Alzheimer's Society's report highlighting the need for people with dementia to be supported by high quality care services that help them remain a...

Full media release: Training to support people with dementia essential

Postcode lottery over care at home 20/01/2011

The expert domiciliary care provider’s representative association, United Kingdom Homecare Association (UKHCA) today commended the consumer body Which? for highlighting the postcode lottery experienced by older, frail and disabled citizens requiring pe...

Full media release: Postcode lottery over care at home

Impact of VAT increase on homecare services 05/01/2011

Commenting on today’s 2.5% increase in the standard rate of VAT, the United Kingdom Homecare Association notes that the supply of welfare services provided by the majority of state-registered domiciliary care agencies is exempt from VAT and will not th...

Full media release: Impact of VAT increase on homecare services

UKHCA welcomes extra government money to help people leaving hospital 04/01/2011

The homecare sector’s premier representative body, the United Kingdom Homecare Association today welcomed the Department of Health’s announcement of £162 million for health and social care services to help people leave hospital more quickly, with suppo...

Full media release: UKHCA welcomes extra government money to help people leaving hospital

Call for greater private and voluntary sector involvement in social services planning in Wales 02/12/2010

The homecare sector’s leading representative body, United Kingdom Homecare Association (UKHCA) today welcomed the Independent Commission on Social Services in Wales recommendation that the private and voluntary sectors need to be more constructively in...

Full media release: Call for greater private and voluntary sector involvement in social services planning in Wales

Homecare workers once again defy the snow 01/12/2010

The UK’s leading domiciliary care representative, United Kingdom Homecare Association (UKHCA), commended the 300,000 strong independent sector homecare workforce for its dedication and determination to get to service users in the snow. Homecare worker...

Full media release: Homecare workers once again defy the snow

UKHCA welcomes government’s vision for adult social care 17/11/2010

The homecare sector’s premier representative body, the United Kingdom Homecare Association today welcomed the Coalition Government’s vision for adult social care. UKHCA says that the independent homecare sector is ready to play its part in realising ...

Full media release: UKHCA welcomes government’s vision for adult social care

Homecare sector representatives welcome Equality and Human Rights Commission inquiry 09/11/2010

Placing human rights at the centre of home-based care is fundamental to high quality care according to United Kingdom Homecare Association, who today (Wednesday 10th November) welcomed the launch of an inquiry by the Equality and Human Rights Commissio...

Full media release: Homecare sector representatives welcome Equality and Human Rights Commission inquiry

Homecare providers rise to the challenge 09/11/2010

The homecare sector’s premier representative body, the United Kingdom Homecare Association, welcomes the report published today by the Care Quality Commission, showing continuing improvement in the quality of adult social care services. The Commission...

Full media release: Homecare providers rise to the challenge

UKHCA Signs New Social Care Agreement 04/11/2010

The homecare sector’s premier representative body, the United Kingdom Homecare Association, has endorsed a new partnership agreement with local authorities, health bodies and other provider associations embracing personalised social care. Think Local,...

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UKHCA responds to Audit Commission's report on personal budgets  28/10/2010

The homecare sector’s premier representative body, the United Kingdom Homecare Association today welcomed the Audit Commission’s new report into personal budgets. UKHCA says that the Commission’s finding that some councils are lagging behind and not ...

Full media release: UKHCA responds to Audit Commission's report on personal budgets 

New non-executive directors join UKHCA Board 28/10/2010

Two new non-executive directors have joined the Board of United Kingdom Homecare Association Ltd, following an Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 27th October 2010 (see note 3). Jo Guy, of AJ Social Care and Stephen Mills of DoCare Ltd were warml...

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Will £2bn for social care reach the front line? 20/10/2010

The UK’s leading domiciliary care representative, United Kingdom Homecare Association (UKHCA), welcomes the £2bn boost to adult social care announced in today’s Comprehensive Spending Review, but the Association questions whether it will reach frontlin...

Full media release: Will £2bn for social care reach the front line?

White Paper and the homecare sector 13/07/2010

The leading domiciliary care representative, United Kingdom Homecare Association (UKHCA), gave a cautious welcome to proposals in yesterday’s White Paper on the reform of the National Health Service, “Equality and Excellence: Liberating the NHS”. The ...

Full media release: White Paper and the homecare sector

UKHCA responds to the Budget 23/06/2010

Leading domiciliary care providers’ representative, the United Kingdom Homecare Association, reacts to the emergency budget of the new Government as follows. While recognising that a 2.5% increase in VAT will affect many businesses, this additional ...

Full media release: UKHCA responds to the Budget

Homecare Sector responds to delay of Independent Safeguarding Authority scheme 15/06/2010

News reports this morning anticipate Government announcing that the roll-out of the Independent Safeguarding Authority in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is to be halted and scaled back, pending a review. The public should be reassured that social ...

Full media release: Homecare Sector responds to delay of Independent Safeguarding Authority scheme

Spending cuts must not damage frontline social care 24/05/2010

The leading domiciliary care providers’ association, United Kingdom Homecare Association, responded to the Chancellor’s announcement of £6.2bn cuts in public spending. UKHCA Chair, Mike Padgham said: “We are clearly in a period that calls for courage...

Full media release: Spending cuts must not damage frontline social care

UKHCA welcomes Care Minister's commitment to urgently reform social care 21/05/2010

The country’s leading professional association for homecare providers welcomes the new Care Minister’s commitment to urgently reform the social care system and recognition that the current system is unsustainable. UKHCA is also pleased that the new go...

Full media release: UKHCA welcomes Care Minister's commitment to urgently reform social care

UKHCA appoints new Chief Executive 18/05/2010

The homecare sector’s premier representative body, the United Kingdom Homecare Association, has announced the name of its new Chief Executive. Bridget Warr has been chosen to take the Association forward into an exciting new era and will take up her p...

Full media release: UKHCA appoints new Chief Executive

New government cannot ignore care challenges 07/05/2010

In the face of a hung parliament, UKHCA, the homecare sector’s professional association, is calling on politicians to have the courage and resolution to address the way social care is resourced both nationally and locally. Mike Padgham, UKHCA’s Chair...

Full media release: New government cannot ignore care challenges

Election offers golden opportunity to transform UK homecare 15/04/2010

The UK’s leading professional association for homecare providers today called on election candidates to seize the opportunity to transform the care available to older and vulnerable people. With three weeks to both General and local elections, and on ...

Full media release: Election offers golden opportunity to transform UK homecare

Action needed now to close care funding gap 30/03/2010

The country’s leading professional association of homecare providers, the United Kingdom Homecare Association has welcomed the Government’s White Paper on the reform of social care but would like to see immediate action to close the care funding black ...

Full media release: Action needed now to close care funding gap

Homecare provider rep supports free care delay 18/03/2010

Commenting on the House of Lords amendments to the Personal Care at Home Bill, Francis McGlone, Senior Policy Officer at the United Kingdom Homecare Association, said: “UKHCA cautioned the Government that more funding was needed for its free care at ...

Full media release: Homecare provider rep supports free care delay

Homecare provider reps support Health Committee findings 12/03/2010

The United Kingdom Homecare Association has commented on the Health Committee’s report into the reform of the social care system in England. Francis McGlone, Senior Policy Officer, said: “UKHCA supports the Health Committee’s call for the political p...

Full media release: Homecare provider reps support Health Committee findings

Adequate funding needed for free care proposal 24/02/2010

The country’s leading professional association for homecare providers has warned in their response to the Government’s consultation on free personal care, which closed today, 23rd February, that additional funding will be needed to fund the proposal. ...

Full media release: Adequate funding needed for free care proposal

The hunt is on for UKHCA’s new Chief Executive 12/02/2010

The search has begun to find a special individual to lead the homecare industry’s premier representative body forward into the next era. United Kingdom Homecare Association (UKHCA) is looking for a new Chief Executive, following the decision by Lesley ...

Full media release: The hunt is on for UKHCA’s new Chief Executive

Homecarers going that extra mile 08/01/2010

Spare a thought for those who are battling through the snow to provide care for others, the professional association of homecare providers urged today. Mike Padgham, chair of the United Kingdom Homecare Association (UKHCA), said the efforts homecare w...

Full media release: Homecarers going that extra mile

Call to improve quality of commissioning as well as care is required 08/12/2009

The annual report by the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) provides a timely review of social care in Wales, and signals a number of significant improvements made by homecare services. However the report has missed the opportunity to ...

Full media release: Call to improve quality of commissioning as well as care is required

Care regulator's reports short on analysis 03/12/2009

Reports into the performance and quality of the care sector by social care regulator, the Care Quality Commission, were described as “a missed opportunity” and “thin on useful analysis” by the United Kingdom Homecare Association (UKHCA) today. Despite...

Full media release: Care regulator's reports short on analysis

New Bill could give homecare a significant boost 18/11/2009

UKHCA, the homecare sector’s professional association, has welcomed the government’s commitment to free personal care in the Queen’s Speech. The proposals, if correctly implemented, will recognize people’s general preference for care at home as an alte...

Full media release: New Bill could give homecare a significant boost

New non-executive directors join UKHCA Board 10/11/2009

Two new non-executive directors have joined the Board of United Kingdom Homecare Association Ltd, following an Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 4th November 2009. John Ivers of the Nestor Healthcare Group plc and Heather David of Mid-Yorkshire Car...

Full media release: New non-executive directors join UKHCA Board

Homecare experts launch personalisation toolkit for providers 22/10/2009

The homecare sector's professional representative association today launches a new toolkit to help its independent and voluntary sector member organisations to meet the implications of personalisation. UKHCA Chair, Mike Padgham, speaking at the l...

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GSCC and Department of Health postpone Registration of Homecare Workers 15/10/2009

Responding to reports that the registration of homecare workers in England has been postponed, the domiciliary care providers’ representative organisation, United Kingdom Homecare Association (UKHCA), makes the following comments. UKHCA has supported ...

Full media release: GSCC and Department of Health postpone Registration of Homecare Workers

Free personal care at home pledged by Gordon Brown 29/09/2009

The United Kingdom Homecare Association, representing domiciliary care agencies, have welcomed Gordon Brown’s announcement that free homecare will be available in England to those who meet the eligibility criteria. UKHCA Chair, Mike Padgham, said: “M...

Full media release: Free personal care at home pledged by Gordon Brown

Government neglects care’s biggest issue 25/09/2009

Despite its promise to get a grip on local council’s commissioning practice, the Government continues to sidestep the most critical issue facing the homecare sector, according to homecare experts, the United Kingdom Homecare Association, in its evidenc...

Full media release: Government neglects care’s biggest issue

Dementia care suffers from cost-cutting commissioning 16/06/2009

The impact of the “pay per minute” culture on people with dementia has been condemned by the United Kingdom Homecare Association at the launch of a highly influential report by parliamentarians. MPs have recognised that dignified and safe dementia car...

Full media release: Dementia care suffers from cost-cutting commissioning

Government accepts it needs to act on commissioning behaviour 13/05/2009

UKHCA is delighted that the Government has accepted the Low Pay Commission’s recommendation that it ensures the commissioning policies of local authorities and the NHS reflect the actual costs of care, including the National Minimum Wage. The Governme...

Full media release: Government accepts it needs to act on commissioning behaviour

Chancellor gives with one hand and takes with the other 22/04/2009

The country’s leading homecare commentator has given a cautious welcome to the Budget announcement of funding for 50,000 traineeships in the care sector. Social care providers will receive a subsidy for taking on young people who have been out of wor...

Full media release: Chancellor gives with one hand and takes with the other

Leading homecare association responds to BBC Panorama programme 09/04/2009

The United Home Care Association found the Panorama programme deeply disturbing. As the representative association for homecare providers, UKHCA’s prime concern is the welfare and safety of people who receive homecare. We understand that all the comp...

Full media release: Leading homecare association responds to BBC Panorama programme

UKHCA responds to forthcoming BBC Panorama Programme 07/04/2009

The United Kingdom Homecare Association (UKHCA) understands that BBC Panorama is due to broadcast an investigative documentary on 9 April 2009 about standards of care in the homecare sector. The programme’s pre-release information cites low pay, inade...

Full media release: UKHCA responds to forthcoming BBC Panorama Programme

Independent homecare sector to rescue as local authorities face increasing demands for care 26/03/2009

New government statistics have highlighted that four fifths (81%) of publicly funded homecare in England is now delivered by independent and voluntary sector homecare agencies, a 3% rise from the previous year. With the data also showing that publicl...

Full media release: Independent homecare sector to rescue as local authorities face increasing demands for care

New UKHCA initiative contributes to careworker recruitment 03/03/2009

A new initiative by the United Kingdom Homecare Association (UKHCA) has already helped 345 prospective recruits make contact with 1,134 local employers in its first week of operation. The initiative comes at the start of the Department of Health annual...

Full media release: New UKHCA initiative contributes to careworker recruitment

New agreement aims to treat providers as partners in care 23/02/2009

UKHCA, has become a signatory to a new Memorandum of Understanding "Securing Strong Partnerships in Care" for Wales, which sets out a framework for improved communication and understanding between providers of care services and local authorit...

Full media release: New agreement aims to treat providers as partners in care

Commissioning is crucial if dementia strategy is to deliver 03/02/2009

Tackling poor commissioning practice is the key message for dignified and safe dementia care, according to the homecare sector’s professional association, UKHCA, on publication of the National Dementia Strategy today. Good commissioning recognises tha...

Full media release: Commissioning is crucial if dementia strategy is to deliver

Report should not be the last to shine a light on social care 27/01/2009

UKHCA, the homecare sector’s professional representative association, has welcomed the publication of the State of Social Care in England 2007-2008, the fourth and final report by the social care regulator Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI). ...

Full media release: Report should not be the last to shine a light on social care

Migrant worker rules need to help not hinder homecare 11/11/2008

New rules for migrant workers will effectively stop senior skilled careworkers from outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) coming to work in the UK, despite the increasing numbers of people who need care and support.

Full media release: Migrant worker rules need to help not hinder homecare

Government rhetoric on homecare must match reality 22/10/2008

UKHCA launches "From Rhetoric to Reality, A Manifesto for Sustainable Homecare" which gives the key actions which local and central government and homecare providers need to take to ensure that high quality homecare continues to be delivered ...

Full media release: Government rhetoric on homecare must match reality

Help in the home can deliver a fairer system of care 22/10/2008

UKHCA has commented on how a national review of access to care services has exposed the lack of investment in preventative, enabling and low-level homecare and has called on councils to work with the independent sector to invest in these services.

Full media release: Help in the home can deliver a fairer system of care

Homecare sector welcomes new Skills Academy for social care 07/10/2008

The homecare sector's professional association, UKHCA, has applauded government's decision to give national recognition to the training and development needs of the social care workforce by establishing a new national Skills Academy for socia...

Full media release: Homecare sector welcomes new Skills Academy for social care

Fuel prices could break the back of homecare's camel 12/08/2008

64% of homecare providers anticipate being forced to turndown packages of care in the next three months 'wholly' or 'mainly' because travel costs have become uneconomic.

Full media release: Fuel prices could break the back of homecare's camel

Long awaited Standards welcomed by sector 17/07/2008

Homecare commentators have welcomed the publication of the long awaited Domiciliary Care Agencies Minimum Standards.

Full media release: Long awaited Standards welcomed by sector

Conference sends out strong warnings over care 01/07/2008

A major conference by the homecare sector has sent out three strong warnings over the future of homecare. The issues are damage caused by increased fuel prices, costs of introducing the ISA and councils commissioning inadequate time for homecare.

Full media release: Conference sends out strong warnings over care

Bringing home the reality of dementia care 19/06/2008

UKHCA has welcomed the government's consultation on a National Dementia Strategy and called for more resources to be placed into homecare and the end of commissioning of short care episodes for people with dementia

Full media release: Bringing home the reality of dementia care

Homecare sector recognised by OBE for Lesley Rimmer 16/06/2008

Lesley has made a major contribution to the success of voluntary and independent homecare providers, helping them deliver safe, quality-driven care by providing good practice guidance, access to training funds and learning resources.

Full media release: Homecare sector recognised by OBE for Lesley Rimmer

Reform of social care law welcomed by homecare sector 13/06/2008

UKHCA, has welcomed the announcement of a major review of adult social care law by the expert body on legislative reform, the Law Commission

Full media release: Reform of social care law welcomed by homecare sector

Councils must work with providers to develop respite care 11/06/2008

The new National Strategy for Carers is a real opportunity for local authorities to work with private and voluntary homecare providers to develop respite care at home services, homecare commentators said today.

Full media release: Councils must work with providers to develop respite care

New agenda for homecare promised by policymakers 11/06/2008

Homecare commentators have welcomed a series of actions promised by health officials in Northern Ireland to maximise the potential of homecare services and make better use of the independent homecare sector.

Full media release: New agenda for homecare promised by policymakers

Councils continue to squeeze care providers 29/05/2008

Providers frequently report examples of authorities failing to meet the legitimate costs of regulatory requirements, such as increased holiday pay, and recognition of the high cost of staff training.

Full media release: Councils continue to squeeze care providers

UKHCA chairman calls on Home Office to waive ISA fees for homecare sector 16/04/2008

The Chair of the United Kingdom Homecare Association, Mike Padgham, has called on Meg Hillier, the Home Office Minister responsible for the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) scheme, to waive the membership fee for ISA for homecare workers.

Full media release: UKHCA chairman calls on Home Office to waive ISA fees for homecare sector

Influential committee calls for more help for the independent homecare sector 11/04/2008

The influential Public Accounts Committee in Northern Ireland has issued its report on Older People and Domiciliary Care and is clearly convinced more needs to be done to aid the independent homecare sector.

Full media release: Influential committee calls for more help for the independent homecare sector

Safeguarding scheme will cost employers dear 01/04/2008

A new Independent Safeguarding Authority is due to register anyone working with vulnerable adults from October 2009 onwards. The fee will be £64 in England and Wales and £58 in Northern Ireland, a huge amount for homecare providers to absorb.

Full media release: Safeguarding scheme will cost employers dear

New good practice guide helps homecare providers protect adults from harm 18/02/2008

In many cases homecare workers and their managers are the only people who recognise and raise the alert to situations of domestic abuse and neglect, so their role is crucial.

Full media release: New good practice guide helps homecare providers protect adults from harm

Eligibility review to target those who need low-level help at home 30/01/2008

The injustices operating in the social care system are a symptom of the underfunding of social care and the lack of attention it receives when compared to health.

Full media release: Eligibility review to target those who need low-level help at home

Social care report shines a spotlight on those who pay for care 29/01/2008

Irrespective of how someone purchases their homecare, whether with public money or with their own funds, they are served by a sector which is continually improving.

Full media release: Social care report shines a spotlight on those who pay for care

MPs right to raise concerns about health and social care reform 09/01/2008

Health and social care approach their services from different directions, health concentrating on patient safety while social care focuses on the importance of user choice and our inherent right to take informed risks.

Full media release: MPs right to raise concerns about health and social care reform

Wales care report misses commissioning link 08/01/2008

Society needs to see the whole picture. Local councils continue to exert a downward pressure on prices paid to homecare providers, while trying to buy more care for less money.

Full media release: Wales care report misses commissioning link

Concordat signals commitment to social care 10/12/2007

The agenda is an exciting one for homecare providers, recognising the need for people to remain independent in their communities and to have the freedom to choose services that best meet their needs.

Full media release: Concordat signals commitment to social care

More choice from personal budgets, but caution needed 10/12/2007

UKHCA welcomes the increased emphasis from Government that home-based care is the best option for many people, and are committed to working with Government to turn policy into action.

Full media release: More choice from personal budgets, but caution needed

UKHCA members elect robust new Board to represent homecare providers 09/11/2007

Members of UKHCA, the homecare sector's professional representative association, have elected a robust new Board to represent the range of UK homecare providers at its Annual General Meeting this week.

Full media release: UKHCA members elect robust new Board to represent homecare providers

New regulator spells end of National Minimum Standards 24/10/2007

With so much change on the horizon, we question the wisdom of the current social care regulator, CSCI, in implementing a star ratings system in 2008.

Full media release: New regulator spells end of National Minimum Standards

Brown’s boost for homecare needs a budget to match 25/09/2007

We welcome the Prime Minister's high level commitment to homecare. However, at grassroots, service users, their families and carers are living with the reality of services restricted to those deemed in critical need.

Full media release: Brown’s boost for homecare needs a budget to match

A fair price for homecare 11/09/2007

At a local level, councils frequently abuse their dominant purchasing position to drive down the price they pay to independent and voluntary homecare providers.

Full media release: A fair price for homecare

Councils must commission innovative homecare 04/09/2007

Concerns by UKHCA that local authority contracting arrangements impede the development of innovative social care were further evidenced by a report from CSCI: “Safe As Houses? What Drives Investment in Social Care?”

Full media release: Councils must commission innovative homecare

Elder abuse survey sends vital message to homecare sector 14/06/2007

With the increasing social isolation of older people, homecare workers and their managers have a vital role in identifying and responding to abuse of the people they care for.

Full media release: Elder abuse survey sends vital message to homecare sector

UKHCA Chief’s Guarded Welcome for Action Teams 17/04/2007

UKHCA is committed raising the standard of homecare, and we support CSCI's ongoing efforts to stamp-out bad practice by irresponsible providers.

Full media release: UKHCA Chief’s Guarded Welcome for Action Teams

New Code of Practice for UK’s Homecare Providers 02/04/2007

Regulation has been a fundamental part of improving home-based care for some of the most vulnerable people in society. However, UKHCA's Code of Practice enables our member organisations to operate above the minimum requirements enforceable by regu...

Full media release: New Code of Practice for UK’s Homecare Providers