Community Care

APRIL 8, 2022

The staff vacancy rate across adult social care services in England hit 10% last month, show figures released today. The rate rose from 9.8% in February, and continues the ongoing rise in staffing gaps since May 2021, when 5.9% of posts were vacant, according to Skills for Care’s adult social care workforce data set. At the same time, the number of filled posts in services has continued to fall, down 4.6% on March 2021 levels, compared with a 4.5% drop as of February this year.

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Social Workers Speak

APRIL 8, 2022

Bill Lamb is a member: For-profit vs. nonprofit: Do some NC nursing homes cut corners on staffing and quality? The Charlotte Observer. Studies have found a similar pattern nationally, with nonprofit homes generally providing a higher quality of care than for-profits. It’s a pressing concern now as nursing homes struggle with a shortage of caregivers, a factor that threatens the quality of care.

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Social Service Workforce

APRIL 8, 2022

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