A government recruitment drive for care jobs has been launched through a television advertising campaign.
The Department of Health have sponsored the scheme, which sees three different commercials running on mainstream television channels, featuring care workers talking about the positives of their jobs.
Care services minister Phil Hope said that those looking for care jobs would have a "huge variety" of careers to choose from.
These included working with chi...
Those in care jobs have been reminded that "dignity does not have to cost anything" by Sir Michael Parkinson.
The British chat show host was appointed as the National Dignity Ambassador in 2008 and has called for social work to be more mindful of respecting the dignity of older patients.
Sir Michael said the issue was one for everyone in Britain to focus on and acknowledged that many carers already employ respectful tactics in dealing with elderly people.
But...
Looking after the elderly isn't just for those in care jobs - everyone is being urged to check on their elderly neighbours this winter.
Studies have revealed that more than half of those over 75 live alone with nearly 50 per cent of all older people considering the television their main form of company.
In light of this, care services minister Phil Hope has encouraged everyone to pop in and visit elderly friends or relatives, whether to help them with their shopping or just to...
People in charity or care jobs may soon welcome a newly-launched volunteering strategy outlined today (December 14th) by the government.
Replacing the Opportunities for Volunteering scheme, the Health and Social Care Volunteering Fund is aimed at strengthening and widening the scope of investment in such roles within the health and social care system.
Grants, which will be awarded for projects such as support fo...