Nantwich care firm wins “Above and Beyond Team Award”
Nantwich firm SureCare Central Cheshire has been awarded the “Above and Beyond Team Award” at this year’s Stars of Social Care Awards in London.
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Cheshire East appoints new executive director of children’s services
Cheshire East Council has appointed a new executive director of children’s services.
Dawn Godfrey, who was previously strategic director children and families at Rutland County Council, will take up the role as permanent executive director of children’s services.
Mental health worker from Nantwich scoops major honour
A passionate mental health worker who supports unpaid carers in Nantwich has won a major award.
Daryhl Lewis, from Cheshire East All Ages Carers Hub, was named the North West Social Care Newcomer of the Year at the regional Great British Care Awards.
Adult social care costs rocketing with £5m overspend likely
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Adult social care costs are rocketing in Cheshire East with some needs so complex it can cost about £9,000 a week for one person, councillors were told.
Jill Broomhall, director of adults and social care, said the average age of people being assessed for care need in the borough was 89.
CEC leader calls on Government help over social care funding crisis
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s leader said the government needs to take responsibility for social care at a time when the council is facing massive budgetary pressures and has low reserves.
Cllr Sam Corcoran (Lab) was speaking after Sutton councillor Chris O’Leary (Con) questioned the council’s “raid on reserves” to balance the books last year.
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Dear Editor,
As we wait for the outcome of the Prime Ministerial contest, I’ve personally asked both candidates this question; “Cheshire East spends two thirds of the budget on Social Care. How will you support and fund social care going forward?”
CEC given almost £1 million to recruit more care workers
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Care workers should be well paid for doing a tough and sometimes “unpleasant” job just as miners were in past years for digging coal, a Cheshire East councillor said.
Cllr Stewart Gardiner was speaking at a Cheshire East Council meeting where it was announced the authority has been awarded £982,203 to help recruit and retain care staff during the winter months.
Cheshire East plans 1.99% Council Tax rise for next FOUR years
Cheshire East Council is proposing to increase Council Tax for thousands of residents by 1.99% for the next four years.
The authority says the proposal is necessary because of increased demand for vital services.
Eight Cheshire East care homes have Covid-19 outbreaks
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Eight care homes in Cheshire East are experiencing coronavirus outbreaks, councillors have been told.
The figure was revealed at CEC’s health and adults social care and communities scrutiny committee, where an “outbreak” is classed as “two or more related cases amongst staff and residents”.
CEC appoints new deputy for adult social care and health
Cheshire East Council has appointed a new deputy cabinet member for adult social care and health due to pressures created by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cllr Marilyn Houston, ward member for Crewe West, is to support the present portfolio lead, Cllr Laura Jeuda.
Cheshire East need to save £7.5 million as social care costs spiral
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council chiefs will need to make £7.5 million in savings by the end of 2019-20 to balance the books following rising demand for its services.
The authority is currently facing a £5.5 million overspend in the “people” department responsible for social care services – including a £3.4 million overspend in its children and families department.
30 of 150 Beechmere residents re-homed, says Cheshire East
Thirty of the 150 residents who lost everything in the Beechmere blaze in Crewe have been found permanent new homes, council chiefs say.
The massive blaze destroyed the Beechmere residential complex on Rolls Avenue on August 8.
NHS social care project in South Cheshire shortlisted for award
An NHS and social care project to reduce time patients spend waiting to be discharged from Leighton Hospital has been shortlisted for a national award.
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