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===== Latest Release Notes =====
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====Current CareFree Version====

The current version of CareFree is __**5.7.0**__

Users can check which version of CareFree they are using when [[igc_login|logging in]]. The username and password dialog box can be moved aside by clicking the title and dragging if required.

===New Features===
==New User Interface==
Versions of Carefree that are version 5.6 or higher comes with a new user interface which has been designed for easier access for the user and to bring a fresh look to CareFree.


==NMDS Overhaul==
CareFree has been updated to reflect the changes from the National Minimum Data Set for Social Care (NMDS-SC) to The Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS).

==National Minimum Wage==
The National Minimum Wage report has now been configured to include different bandings to ensure that any top-ups are linked to the age of the carer and the associated National Minimum Wage rate. 

==Medications==
The Clients Medication screen has had some new fields and functionality added to allow greater usability.

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**[[https://online.flippingbook.com/view/547291/|CareFree Version: 5.7.0 Change Guide]]**

**[[5.7_webinars|CareFree v5.7.0 Webinars]]**
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====Previous CareFree Versions====
===5.6.4===
  * A new user interface which has been designed for easier access
  * New more complex password requirements for all CareFree users
  * The ability to hide contact logs if they are older than a certain date 
  * An updated agreements form to allow more commissioned hours 
  * A new allergy section in the client medication screen
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**[[carefreetrainingguides#previous_carefree_training_guides|CareFree Version: 5.6.4 Training Guides]]**
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===5.5.7===
  * An Efficiency Planner is available that will show the efficiency of the Carer’s allocations compared to the time they are available to work, or their day from start to finish, as a percentage.
  * A new section in the user roles restrictions has been added to CareFree for COS – the CareFree Outcomes System
  * It is now possible to pencil in Carers to cover calls from within the unallocated screen.
  * A tab has been added on the medication screen for vulnerability medication management (VMM).
  * Users have the ability to change the maximum amount of days the rota is visible to a Carer using RoadRunner to view their rota.
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**[[5.5.7_changes|CareFree Version: 5.5.7 Change Guide & Videos]]**
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===5.5.2===
  * A medication time can now be added to call details and through the package wizard.
  * A dual nationality field has been added to the NMDS Carer Setup screen.
  * Call types on the rota can be changed from a weekly call to a rotational call and vice versa.
  * An option to choose an existing customer when adding in a contract using the contract wizard screen has been added.
  * A new working hours option has been added to CareFree called Office Hours.
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**[[https://online.flippingbook.com/view/465556/|CareFree Version: 5.5.2 Change Guide]]**
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Details of changes to Carefree before version 5.5.2 are in [[historical_changes|historical changes]]