Protecting human rights in care settings | Rescare Parliamentary Committee Submission
In October 2021 Rescare made a submission to the Parliamentary committee who were calling for evidence in terms of Protecting human rights in care settings. The Committee were interested to hear the responses to the following questions: What human rights issues need to be addressed in care settings in England, beyond the immediate concerns arising […]
Integrated care systems and social care | The King’s Fund
Integrating health and social care has been an objective of national policy for more than three decades but has started to gather pace with the introduction the Health and Care Bill, which is expected to put integrated care systems (ICSs) on a statutory footing from April 2022. Statutory ICSs will comprise two key bodies – […]
Caring for Carers
Rescare: The society for families of children and adults with learning disabilities are working in partnership with Signpost Stockport for Carers Do you care for a family member who is 18+ with learning disabilities? We are pleased to introduce and welcome you to a series of events for carers in Stockport. The Caring […]
Confirmatory PCR tests to be temporarily suspended for positive lateral flow test results
From 11th January, people who receive positive lateral flow results for COVID-19 will be required to self-isolate immediately & won’t be required to take a confirmatory PCR test Confirmatory PCR tests following a positive lateral flow test result to be temporarily suspended COVID-19 prevalence is high which means the chances of a false positive from […]
Save Ravenswood Update, 62k signatures and the BBC!
This is an update on the Save Ravenswood Village campaign Original Source: www.change.org Absolutely incredible… over 62,000 people support our community campaign to Save Ravenswood Village!! Thank you with all our hearts for signing this petition and showing your love and support for Ravenswood. I’m excited to share with you that the campaign has caught the attention […]
Latest advice on new COVID-19 treatments for people who have down’s syndrome and test positive
Last week, the NHS began offering new antibody and antiviral treatments to people who have tested positive for Covid-19 and who are considered at highest risk of becoming seriously ill. This includes people aged 12+ who have Down’s syndrome. You can read more about the announcement here. What happens now? Everyone aged 12+ who has […]
Visiting people in care homes over the festive season
Statement by Kate Terroni, Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care We know the importance of visiting for many people drawing on care, and their loved ones, particularly over the Christmas and New Year period. As restrictions on care homes have been revised throughout the pandemic, we will continue to monitor the situation and support care […]
Perfect Christmas by Home from Home Care
Written and performed by care workers at Home From Home Care and local four-piece rock/pop band District Motion, ‘Perfect Christmas’ is 4:05 minutes of exuberant festive joy – with all proceeds going exclusively to the ‘Say Hello’ charity – who provide funds to adults with disabilities to enjoy days out and accessing the community. In […]
Ministry of Justice Small Payments Consultation
The Ministry of Justice are consulting on a Mental Capacity Act: Small Payments Scheme. This is about a simplified process for third parties (like families or carers) to access small amounts of money held by banks for a person who ‘lacks capacity’ to make financial decisions, for example the relatively small savings that might be […]
Regular Giving – help our fundraising go further
At our recent AGM, the Trustees proposed offering a Regular Giving Scheme to help with the fundraising effort that keeps Rescare going. The Scheme will also save time spent by our staff and volunteers writing to members to request an annual “Membership Fee.” Please consider switching to giving a regular amount to Rescare each month, […]