Risks to Workers from Extreme Heat Must Be Managed
Employers need to act now to make sure their workers are protected as a heat health alert has been issued for parts of the country until Tuesday 23 June.
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Care Home Worker Does 12 Mile Walk For Charity
Deputy Manager at Boroughbridge Manor in Boroughbridge has taken part in a 12 mile walk to raise money for St. Leonard’s Hospice, York.
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37 MPs back Early Day Motion to Combat Violence And Aggression Towards NHS Staff
Dozens of MPs across the political spectrum have signed a House of Commons Early Day Motion recognising the contribution of Emergency Medicine professionals – and calling for action against the rising tide of violence and aggression they face.
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New Manager At Lovett’s Eden Manor Care Home In Carlisle
Lovett Care has appointed Gary Jones to the position of general manager at its popular Eden Manor care home on Langrigg Road in Carlisle.
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Care Home Manager Raises £1,200 for Crossroads Care Surrey
Margielyn Gonzaga, Home Manager of The Burlington Care Home in Shepperton, has raised £1,200 for Crossroads Care Surrey after completing a full day of Bushtucker-style challenges at this year’s I’m a Director, Get Me Out of Here! event.
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National Care Association Pledges Support for Care workers Caught Up in the Belfast Violence
The National Care Association (NCA) has issued a statement strongly condemning the violence and disorder in Belfast this week, which is targeting migrant and ethnic…
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The UK’s National Advance Care Plan Day, 2026
The UK’s National Advance Care Planning Day highlights the importance of Advance Care Planning, Advance Care Plans and sensitive conversations.
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Mental Health Toolkit for Care Services
This toolkit provides step-by-step guidance for promoting good mental health at work.
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Hitchin MP Alistair Strachen Visits Milford Lodge to Congratulate Dementia in Care Awards Finalists
Milford Lodge Care Home in Hitchin welcomed a special guest this week as local MP Alistair Strachen visited to meet and congratulate the home’s two finalist teams ahead of the Dementia in Care Awards taking place on 24 June at the Hilton Bankside, London.
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Rayner Breaks with Government Over Migrant Care Worker Settlement Plans
Former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has publicly distanced herself from the Labour government’s proposed immigration reforms, warning that retrospective changes to settlement rules for overseas care workers already living and working in the United Kingdom would be deeply unfair and contrary to British values.
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Highview Lodge Celebrates Carer Sue’s Retirement After 25 Years
Residents and staff at Highview Lodge Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Group, came together on 8 June to celebrate the retirement of long-serving carer Sue Risley, marking the end of an incredible 25-year career dedicated to caring for residents and supporting the home’s community.
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Bayleaf Care Home Honours Carers For National Carers Week
Residents at Bayleaf Care Home in Huntingdon are celebrating National Carers’ Week, which takes place from June 8th-14th.
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Cygnet CEO Leads Staff Team on Charity Challenge up Yr Wyddfa/Snowdon
A 17-strong team of walkers from Cygnet successfully conquered Yr Wyddfa/Snowdon and raised £10,000 for the Air Ambulances UK in memory of a former colleague….
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Female Leaders In Care Do Not Recognise The Barriers Affecting Their Careers, Care England Report Finds
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.
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Edinburgh Care Forum Urges Locals To Prepare For Care Needs Early Amid Rising Demand For Services
Edinburgh Care Forum (ECF) – an industry network created to improve care support for families – has issued a call for Edinburgh locals to plan ahead for later-life needs to reduce the burden on loved ones amid a rising demand for services.
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