Why I Fear for my Daughter

A recent article in The Spectator magazine clearly highlights some of the many worries parents fear when looking at their children’s futures within adult social care in the current climate.  “Why I fear for my daughter” written by Ross Clark talks through some of the harsh realities that parents face such as budget cuts, funding […]

Staff Churn

A recent survey undertaken by Personnel Today reported that the staff turnover rate in the adult care sector was 19.3% and within domiciliary care it was 24.9%.  Also a study by the Residential Forum into workforce issues within residential care reported that ‘staff turnover rate in the sector has improved, but still around 36% of […]

Residential Care vs Supported Living

Paul de Savary’s thoughts on the current push by Local Authorities to move individuals with complex needs out of residential placements and into supported living environments. Go to the webpage But don’t just take my word for it.  Hear from Steven why he thinks it is important to have a home manager ‘on the floor’. […]