A little about boccia

While many people don’t even know how to pronounce boccia (note to self: it rhymes with gotcha), it is the fastest-growing disability sport in the world. A Paralympic sport with no Olympic counterpart, it is a game of strategy and accuracy. And Britain is home to some of the best boccia players in the world. …

The Care Workers’ Charity and Care Dorset

Care Dorset are joining The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) as a Supporter Member and are helping to raise awareness of the support offered by the charity. The support given will widen the reach of CWC and will ensure more care workers in need can receive support. Chris Best, Managing Director of Care Dorset says: “We …

The Care Workers’ Charity and KYN

KYN are joining The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) as a Supporter Member and are helping to raise awareness of the support offered by the charity. The support given will widen the reach of CWC and will ensure more care workers in need can receive support. Caroline Naidoo, managing director of KYN says: “At KYN our …

The Care Workers Charity Responds to Reform UK’s Manifesto

The Care Workers Charity acknowledges the release of Reform UK’s manifesto today but notes the lack of detail given regarding social care. Karolina Gerlich CEO says “We agree that a national plan that involves collaboration between government, care providers, local authority and other support groups is required to address the growing challenges in social care. …

The Care Workers’ Charity Responds to Green Party Manifesto

The Care Workers’ Charity welcomes the Green Party’s newly launched manifesto, which places a strong emphasis on social care and the needs of the care workforce.  Karolina Gerlich, CEO of The Care Workers’ Charity says, “We are pleased to see care front and centre of this manifesto and the clear acknowledgment of the needs of …

The Care Workers’ Charity Responds to Conservative Manifesto

The Care Workers’ Charity has expressed its disappointment in the recently released Conservative Party manifesto, highlighting the limited attention given to the care sector.  Karolina Gerlich, CEO of The Care Workers’ Charity, says “It is disappointing that in an 80-page document, care only receives a few lines. The only commitment seems to be a continuation …

The Care Workers’ Charity Responds to Liberal Democrat Manifesto

The Care Workers’ Charity is pleased to respond to the recent Liberal Democrat manifesto, which prominently features social care, reflecting its crucial importance to society.  Karolina Gerlich CEO says, “we are delighted to see that social care is a high priority for the Liberal Democrats, acknowledging the essential role care workers play in our communities. …

Care Workers on The Ethical use of AI in Social Care

We were thrilled to partner with Oxford University to run a roundtable discussion on the ethics of AI in social care. This event brought together 21 care workers with Oxford University researchers to begin drafting guidance for a sector that is urgently calling for support in using AI ethically and safely in this rapidly evolving …