While experiences of mental health care are improving, many are still facing significant barriers to appropriate care, the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) community mental health…
Stow Healthcare, recently listed in the Top 20 Care Home Awards for Mid-Size Groups 2026, has announced the acquisition of Magnolia Park Care Home, further…
Nearly six in ten English hospices have made or are considering cuts to frontline services, according to new data from Hospice UK, as financial pressures…
Carolann joins Elizabeth Finn Homes with over 30 years of experience in the care sector, starting her career as an activity organiser before moving on…
Adopt A Grandparent has been shortlisted for the Intergenerational Award at the UK Dementia Awards 2026, recognising its work in bringing meaningful, one-to-one connection into…
The provider’s annual internal awards ceremony – Care UK Stars – saw more than 360 colleagues from across 18 regions come together as 23 awards…
A Winchester care home staged landmark celebrations for two of its seven centenarians including one of the oldest people in the South. Betty Perry, 106,…
Hospices across Wales will receive further funding support as landmark national commissioning guidance is agreed. The £4.3m support package from the Welsh Government will provide…
Persistent delays in the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) system are leaving some of Wales’ most vulnerable individuals without legal protection, according to a new…
The UK’s medicines cost watchdog is to take a fresh look at two high-profile Alzheimer’s treatments after successful appeals from their manufacturers. National Institute for…
Poor waste management practices are costing care homes thousands of pounds every year -and the problem is more widespread than many operators realise. Analysis by leading…
By Barry Price, Content Operations and Delivery Manager of QCS, an RLDatix Company (www.qcs.co.uk) Introduction The Social Care sector remains stuck at a crossroads. Workforce…
The law is changing for care homes, but understanding your obligations has never been easier. Providing both comfort and dignity to those in your care…
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