Care England has today published a new report revealing that while women make up 78% of the adult social care workforce, they hold just 41% of board-level positions, indicating the persistent barriers to progression across the sector.
Read more...Hertfordshire County Council is moving forward with plans to deliver up to eight new purpose-built nursing homes across the county, as senior officers warn that without intervention the authority faces a significant and growing shortfall in residential care capacity over the coming years.
Read more...The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has released its quarterly update to May 2026 on adult social care provider statistics in England, painting…
Read more...The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has set out detailed priorities for the delivery of increased assessments across health and social care, with the regulator confirming…
Read more...National charities Mencap, Mind, and the National Autistic Society have reacted with alarm to yesterday’s (June 2) Supreme Court ruling that removes the framework known…
Read more...If you own or operate a care business in the UK, Christie & Co would like to invite you to complete a short, anonymous sentiment…
Read more...Care provider, Summit Care Group, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Herncliffe Nursing Home located in Keighley, West Yorkshire. Established in 2024, Summit…
Read more...A major new report from The King’s Fund has highlighted the ongoing challenges facing older people as they navigate the divide between the NHS and…
Read more...A highly experienced nurse and care sector leader has been appointed as manager of Parklands care home in Southport, part of Sandstone Care Group. Sarah-Jane…
Read more...The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling on the Government to retain a statutory independent local patient voice function and work with councils to develop…
Read more...Six members of staff from Simonsfield care home in Liverpool raised £1,300 after completing an abseil down Anfield Stadium in support Alzheimer’s Society. Staceyjane McGuinness,…
Read more...Staff at Manor Park care home in Old Malton, part of Sandstone Care Group, were given a glimpse of life with dementia when the Virtual…
Read more...A care professional with two decades of experience supporting both adults and children has been appointed as manager at Penhayes House in Kenton, Exeter, part…
Read more...A staff member, who is part of a team improving the lives of veterans living in care homes across England, has received a top award….
Read more...RMBI Care Co. Home Albert Edward Prince of Wales Court, in Porthcawl, has been awarded the highest possible rating of Excellent across all four domains…
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