First £25m Of Hospice Funding Allocated
Hospice UK has welcomed the announcement of the allocation of the first £25m of additional government funding for the hospice sector in England, following the…
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Adult Social Care
“Move Faster” on Social Care Reform Government Urged
UNISON has told the government that it needs to move faster in reforming adult social care, general secretary Christina McAnea has said. Ms McAnea was…
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Social Care Crisis Looms as Unfunded Costs Threaten Access to Vital Services
The UK’s social care sector is facing a deepening crisis, with warnings that unfunded cost increases could lead to fewer people receiving the support they…
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House of Lords Votes to Exempt Health and Social Care from National Insurance Increase
The House of Lords has voted in favour of exempting the health and social care sector from the upcoming National Insurance increase, which is due…
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The Carer Editor Peter Adams Joins Sector Leaders at Providers Unite Day of Action
As the Providers Unite Day of Action reaches Parliament, The Carer editor Peter Adams has been marching alongside other community care and support providers from…
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Westminster Committee Visits Isle of Wight as Part of Its Inquiry on Adult Social Care
Parliament’s Health and Social Care Select Committee has conducted a visit to the Isle of Wight, to explore the provision of health and social care…
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ICG Backs Day of Action Over Social Care
The social care provider organisation, The Independent Care Group (ICG) has thrown its weight behind a national day of action to call on the Government…
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Bank of England Lowers Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty
The Bank of England has announced a further reduction in interest rates, cutting them by 0.25 percentage points. This brings the cost of borrowing down…
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Over £69 Billion Confirmed For Council Budgets
More than £69 billion in funding for England’s councils has been confirmed today as the government delivers on its commitment to restore trust and stability in…
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Steering Through Change, The National Care Association Whitepaper On The Adult Social Care Sector
The National Care Association, in partnership with HCR Law, has published a comprehensive whitepaper, “Adult Social Care: Steering Through Change” delving into the pressing challenges…
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