About 958,000 NSW carers keep having to prove they are carers. Carers NSW says a Carer Card, already in place in Victoria and Queensland, would end the paperwork.
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Posted inAged Care, Health, NSW News
State steps in on aged care gap
Stranded older patients in NSW hospitals could jump from 1,100 to more than 7,000 by 2036. A new $28 million pilot aims to get people home sooner, but a new report says the state cannot fix it alone.
Posted inAged Care, Health, Inverell, Long Read, Uralla Shire
No bed, no way home: the aged care logjam reaching New England hospitals
WEEKEND LONG READ: Medically ready to leave, but nowhere to go. Older people are stranded in New England hospitals, while families are left footing the bill, and politicians squabble.
Posted inAged Care, Uralla
Home care funding certainty welcomed, but a bigger rethink required
Four more years of funding certainty for Uralla’s home care service sounds like good news, but the mayor says the money still doesn’t match demand. Here’s what he wants fixed.
Posted inAged Care, Business, Gunnedah, Guyra, Inverell
McLean Care to merge with Respect Group after months of turmoil
After a financial collapse, a failed audit and community anger over a century-old bequest, Inverell’s McLean Care has found a buyer. Here’s what the Respect Group merger means for residents, staff and the town.
Posted inAged Care, Inverell
McLean Care axes allied health team as search for new operator continues
McLean Care says its new allied health model is an upgrade. Staff say it means losing the physio team that gets residents up and walking each day.
Posted inAged Care, Uralla
Major plans to expand aged care home in Uralla
Uralla Shire Council plans McMaugh Gardens expansion, lifting care capacity from 36 to 50 beds.
Posted inAged Care, Inverell
McLean Care home support to be taken over by Australian Unity
The first part of transitioning McLean Care services to new companies is complete, with Australian Unity being appointed to take over CHSP services.
Posted inAged Care, Inverell
McLean Care CEO moves to reassure community
McLean Care’s Acting CEO Jill Davidson has moved to reassure the Inverell community the organisation has a plan in place to stabilise operations, address compliance issues and ensure residents remain safe.
Posted inAged Care, Gunnedah, Inverell
Slow progress as concerns raised around safety at McLean Care
Concerns are being raised about safety and care standards at McLean Care’s Inverell facilities as the organisation faces scrutiny over its future ownership and operations.