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LGA to Drive Major New Public Health Improvement Programme for English Councils
A major new local authority public health improvement and support offer is to be led by the Local Government Association (LGA) over the next three…
The Care Workers’ Charity Publishes Landmark Report on Delegated Healthcare Activities
The Care Workers’ Charity has today published The Care Workers’ View: Delegated Healthcare Activities. Drawing on 358 survey responses and two roundtables with care workers,…
Saltburn Care Home Staff Brave The Cold For Homeless Veterans
STAFF from a Saltburn-by-the-Sea care home spent a night sleeping outdoors to raise money and awareness for homeless armed forces veterans. The team from Hazelgrove…
Families ‘Left Without Support Warns Dementia UK at Launch of New Report into Palliative and End of Life Care
Nearly half (46%) of families say they were not told what to expect as a loved one living with dementia approached the end of their…
Welsh Legend Max Boyce Brings Laughter and Song to Newtown Care Home
Residents at The Oaks care home in Newtown, Powys enjoyed a truly memorable day when Welsh entertainer, singer-songwriter and comedian Max Boyce dropped in for…
Social Care Ombudsman Launches Best Practice Guidance For Handling Self-Funder Complaints
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) has launched best practice guidance to help adult social care providers deliver fair, transparent and accountable complaints…
Homecare’s Got Talent Returns for 2026 – Inviting Care Workers Across the UK to Take Centre Stage
Cue the music, raise the curtain and get ready for a show bursting with heart – because Homecare’s Got Talent (HCGT) is back for 2026,…
South Croydon Care Home Residents Welcome Visitors from the South Pole
Care homes welcome family and friends every day. Sometimes, they even receive visits from therapy dogs to support the residents’ mental health and wellbeing. However,…
103-Year-Old Burma Star Veteran Honoured in Special Ceremony at Lime Court
Lime Court Care Home recently welcomed Burma Star Association Representative, Joseph Smith, to celebrate the life and achievements of 103-year-old veteran, Maurice. Maurice was born…
96-year-old Takes on New Role as Culinary Mentor at Solihull Care Home
A 96-year-old resident has stepped back into the world of work, taking on a new role as ‘culinary mentor’ at a Solihull care home. Blossomfield…
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Care Homes Losing Up to £8,000 a Year Through Poor Waste Management
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…
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How Technology and Data Can Help Social Care Providers Navigate Workforce and Financial Pressures
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…
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Setting the Standard: Care Home Compliance Made Simple
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…
