Recruitment “Challenging”, 71% of Care Providers Say
A recent nationwide workforce survey has revealed that care providers across the adult social care sector are continuing to face significant staffing challenges, with a…
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Universities Fear Government Reforms Will Stifle Demand For Higher And Degree Apprenticeships Within Nursing
The government’s forthcoming apprenticeship reforms will deter many nursing employers from upskilling their workforce via higher and degree apprenticeships, according to 69% of the nation’s…
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Plenty Of Celebrations At Pontefract Home Following 30th Anniversary Party
Staff at the home, including Mark Quarmby, home manager (L) in front of the new plaque There were plenty of celebrations at a Pontefract home…
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Chorleywood Carers Run for a Cure: Over £1,100 Raised for Dementia Charities
Two devoted care assistants from Chorleywood Manor Care Home have raised over £1,100 for dementia charities after completing the London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday…
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St Peter’s Hospice Staff Take On Great Bristol Run
A team of staff from local charity St Peter’s Hospice is taking on the Great Bristol Run in May to raise funds for the organisation…
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Visa Reforms Needed To Keep Care Sector From Collapse, Says UNISON
Trade Union UNISON has warned that new immigration rules laid down in Parliament on Wednesday 12 March 2025 will impact the recruitment of overseas health and…
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Care Home Worker Recognised In Scottish Parliament For His Approach To Elderly Music Therapy
A care home worker in Pollokshields is being recognised for his work with elderly residents and the positive impact music can have by Annie Wells…
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Zara’s Promise: 150-Mile Tribute To Her Father And St Peter’s Hospice
Teacher Zara Kindred is making good on a promise she made to her late father 10 years ago while he was being cared for at…
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Residents At Crewe Care Homes Enjoy Visit From MP
HC-One’s Hollymere House and Primrose House Care Homes in Haslington, Crewe, Cheshire, was visited on Friday 4th April by MP for Crewe and Nantwich, Connor…
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New Research To Tackle Challenges Facing NHS And Care Workforce
£24m will be invested in 5 innovative new research partnerships designed to tackle major challenges facing NHS and social care staff. Workforce sustainability is a…
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Care Home Wins National Social Care Awards
A Wigan-based care home has won a national award which recognises the outstanding contribution that the team has given to the lives of the home’s…
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Saxophonist Oladayo Ojekanmi From Liverpool Dazzles To Win Nationwide Talent Contest
Oladayo ‘Ola’ Ojekanmi from Netherley, Liverpool, has been crowned the winner at the annual Care Sector’s Got Talent contest in Birmingham. Cheered on by hundreds…
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Community Integrated Care Appoints Mandy Wearne As Chair Of The Board Of Trustees
Community Integrated Care, one of the UK’s largest and most successful social care charities, has today confirmed the appointment of Mandy Wearne as Chair of…
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Dewsbury Care Home Brews Up Support For St George’s Crypt With Hundreds Of Mugs
Ashworth Grange Care Home, in Dewsbury, delivered a mountain of mugs to St George’s Crypt in a heartwarming display of community that answered the charity’s…
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County Durham Care Home Colleague Set To Brave The Shave To Raise Funds For Alzheimer’s Society
HC-One’s Stoneleigh Care Home in Annfield Plain, Stanley in County Durham, is preparing to open its doors to welcome in their local community to attend…
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