Health secretary to deal with cap on social care when able
The new Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, in his keynote speech at the Conservative Party Conference this week, said that the government would deal with a cap on social care when they are in a position to do so but did not give any specifics as to when than might be. Hunt said “We also want to go further [than the …
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NMC responds to fee rise criticism
The Nursing and Midwifery Council has reacted to recent criticism regarding its upcoming membership fee rise by saying that the rise from £76 to £120 is unavoidable. Nurses, including agency nurses, pay their membership fee to the Council in order to be protected should they have to face tribunal. While the government has pledged a one-off payment of £20 million …
Read MoreNMC to go ahead with fee increase
It has been announced that nurses, including agency nurses, will face a 60% rise in the fees that they are expected to pay to the Nursing and Midwifery Council as the governing body raises its annual membership fee from £76 to £120. The regulatory body for the industry claims that the fee rise is needed in order to deal with …
Read MoreNursing council fee decision delayed for one month
It has been revealed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) that it is to delay the matter of a fee rise for one month. In May it was proposed that the current £76 fee be increased to £120; however, although the council was due to deliberate and agree on a decision on 13th September, delegates have now deferred the …
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Survey finds disparity when it comes to health spending
A study compiled by the National Audit Office has found that there is a wide disparity when it comes to health spending across the four countries that make up the UK. The information, which has been collated for the first time, shows that there are many variations, including the amount spent on agency nurses, doctors, full-time nurses, per person, and …
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Numbers of people using personal budgets rockets
A new report has shown that the number of people who are using money that is allocated by English councils for home care and support has risen to 429,349 people. Conducted by directors of adult social services, the study has shown that an increase of almost 40% has taken place over the course of 2011/2012 and means that 52.8% of …
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Hampshire care measured by the minute
In a bid to save millions of pounds, dementia care and care of the elderly in Hampshire is being measured by the minute in the hopes that the new billing service will help to reduce costs. With some pensioners and frail patients being cared for in as little as 15 minutes, a timeframe which sometimes sees carers having to ensure …
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