New integrated care models hampered by poor communication and an ‘acronym spaghetti’ of terms, report finds

The Commons health and social care committee has – over many years and under successive chairs – been concerned by the fragmentation and poor coordination of care and health services. Its latest report adds to this scrutiny, focusing on the approaches to developing new integrated ways of planning and delivering health and care services.

Increase of 19.2% leads to fears that busy NHS staff are missing warning signs

Shadow health secretary says party will examine how to banish privatisation and restore universal public NHS

The stated £1bn deficit is probably closer to £4bn. Yet a radical rethink of the system is needed – not more quick-fix cash bungs

New initiatives are helping young people enter the conversation – but there’s still stigma around accessing services

The Government has promised to consult in 2018 on a long-term solution to social care funding for older people in England in a Green Paper. If you’re a carer – why not meet your MP and tell them why the Green Paper has to include support for carers?

Hospitals are sending patients home into the sole care of young children, according to a Barnardo’s investigation.

Politicians warn too many people currently believe ‘caring and work cannot be combined’

A quarter of people aged 55 or over with a health condition are considering leaving work, suggesting that employers are not providing enough support for them.