Disappointing vision of social care in government’s midterm review
The Guardian – social care network
The coalition’s review lacks information on social care funding and ministers fail to grasp the important role of communities.
CQC should assess ‘culture’ during inspections
Nursing Times
The Care Quality Commission should focus more on the culture of the organisations they inspect and the ‘essential quality of care’, not just ‘easily measurable inputs’, an influential group of MPs has said.
Liverpool Care Pathway: A way of death worth fighting for?
The Independent
It has been denounced as ‘euthanasia by the back door’. Now specialists in palliative medicine are defending its use.
Petition against proposed reduction in business rate relief for charity shops in Wales attracts 22,000 signatures
Third Sector
Charity Retail Association presented the document to the Welsh assembly in protest at plans to limit the relief to 50% for larger shops.
Bolton Hospice in line for a facelift
The Bolton News
Bolton Hospice is planning a huge refurbishment — if it gets the go-ahead from council chiefs. Bosses hope to make the existing 14 bedrooms bigger and all ensuite and add an extra four rooms.
Les Miserables star to help Sussex hospice
ITV Meridian
A star of the film Les Miserables has chosen Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice to benefit from a charity collection at its premiere in her home town of Eastbourne.
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