Latest Care Home News 24th February 2020

A selection of the most relevant News stories from the last couple of days - what's happening in care home and social care news.

Dudley Council criticised over care home top-up fee system
A local government watchdog has accused Dudley Council of absolving itself of its responsibilities and putting vulnerable people at risk by refusing to handle top-up fees for nursing homes. More

Northumberland care home to close, leaving 16 residents in need of alternative accommodation.
The home was deemed to ‘require improvement’ at its most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). More

Heartwarming ethos key to thriving Care Home.
One care home chain continue to thrive across Yorkshire thanks to their heartwarming 'mother test' ethos, ensuring they maintain the highest standard of care. More 

Care crisis laid bare: 10 years to save the system.
The death of final salary pensions, a shortage of council funding and nursing home fees of nearly £55,000 a year could cause the care system to collapse in a decade, a report has found. More

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