King's Fund calls for new national assessment system as part of adult social care reforms after its analysis found nearly six in ten local authorities had care access rates at least 20 per cent above or below their nearest statistical neighbour
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Hearts and minds: How providers can help shift the narrative in adult social care
If adult social care is to win lasting public and political support, providers must move beyond marketing moments and show communities what care makes possible, writes Nathan Hollow.
Why care funding is priced to fail
The gap between the true cost of care and local authority fees is bigger than ever. Fraser Rickatson examines what that means for providers, local authorities, families and the NHS.
COVER STORY: ‘Food-first’: Putting nutrition at the heart of care
A ‘food-first’ approach is a cornerstone of person-centred care.
Designing for the next hundred years
Centarian celebrity home Denville Hall is undergoing major refurbishment and expansion work. Maro Kalli explains how the home management and architecture and design teams aim to achieve a balance between creating an environment fit for the next 100 years without sacrificing character and heritage.
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