Northern Ireland U-Turn on Living Wage Creates Uncertainty
A recent decision by Northern Ireland Health Minister Mike Nesbitt regarding wage increases for social care workers has prompted significant concern within the independent care…
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Care England Says Backing Social Care Investment Will Save Lives and Strengthen the UK Economy
Care England has responded to the open letter issued to the Prime Minister, Chancellor and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care by leading…
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Anchor Announces Appointment Of New CEO
England’s largest provider of specialist housing and care, Anchor, has announced the appointment of Rachael Shimmin, OBE as Anchor’s new Chief Executive Officer. She will…
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Social Care Sector Ranks Among The Best For Financial Wellbeing At Work
The social care industry ranks among the best for supporting employee financial wellbeing in 2025, according to new cross-sector research. The research by Access PayWise+,…
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Avante Care & Support Celebrates Excellence at Annual Sparkle Awards
Avante Care & Support held its annual Sparkle Awards ceremony on Wednesday, 12th November, honouring exceptional contributions from staff across its care homes, domiciliary care…
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Nottinghamshire-Based Care Group Achieves Level 2 Disability Confident Employer Status
Nottinghamshire care provider Church Farm Care has been awarded the Level 2 Disability Confident Employer status for all five homes within its group. This milestone…
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Eston Care Home Manager Wins ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’
Caroline Bowstead, home manager at Astune Rise in Eston, part of Popular Care, has been recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Redcar &…
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Applications Now Open For The 2026 RoSPA Health and Safety Awards
Health and safety professionals across the world can celebrate the importance and impact of their lifesaving work and become part of a respected legacy of…
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Colleagues At Workington Home To Brave The Irish Sea In Bid To Raise Funds For Home
Nine colleagues from a Workington home are set to dip their toes in the Irish Sea to raise funds for the home. Teresa Heatherington, Louise…
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Community Spirit Shines as Cannock Chase MP Visits Littleton Lodge Care Home
Residents and colleagues at HC-One’s Littleton Lodge Care Home, in Hednesford, Cannock, were delighted to welcome a special visitor, when Josh Newbury, MP for Cannock…
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National Care Group Expands Supported Living Services in the Midlands
West Northamptonshire Council has selected National Care Group to operate a new supported living service for adults with complex needs. The development is already welcoming…
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Signature Senior Lifestyle Welcomes New CEO Rob Martin
Signature Senior Lifestyle has announced that Rob Martin has now joined as Chief Executive Officer, bringing extensive leadership experience from across the social care and…
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HC-One’s Primrose House Care Home Wins Training & Development Award at National Care Awards 2025
HC-One’s Primrose House Care Home in Haslington, Crewe, has proudly won the Training and Development of the Year award at the National Care Awards 2025…
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Animal Magic At Hilton Park – Local Care Home Residents Are Visited By Therapy Pets
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Hilton Park care home in Bottisham were treated to a visit from some beautiful therapy pets. Animals have a wonderful…
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Chelmunds’ Court Celebrates Cultural Day
Chelmunds Court Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Group, hosted a vibrant and Staff Cultural Day where the team members and residents celebrated the…
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