Newcastle City Budget Increasingly Being Directed to Social Care
Newly released figures indicate that a growing share of Newcastle City Council’s budget is being directed towards adult social care ahead of next week’s local…
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Linden House Celebrates ‘Great Place to Work’ Accreditation
Linden House has proudly marked its achievement of the prestigious Great Place to Work® accreditation, recognising the organisation’s strong commitment to staff wellbeing, inclusivity, and…
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Care Home Residents’ Help is a Cut Above for ‘Wonderful’ Laura
Residents at a Winchester dementia care home gave some hands-on help as a long-haired staff member lost 34cm of her auburn locks for charity. It…
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“Sergeant Major” Care Home Stalwart Celebrates 70th Birthday After 35 Years of Devoted Service
A housekeeping manager affectionately dubbed “sergeant major” has celebrated her 70th birthday after more than three decades of service at a care organisation. Pendine Park,…
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69% of Overseas Care Workers May Leave UK Under New Visa Rules, Risking 4.2 Million Hours of Care a Week
Up to 69% of overseas care workers in the UK would leave or consider leaving if the government introduces a 15-year route to settlement, according…
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Home Secretary Must Drop Plans To Restrict Rights Of Essential Migrant Workers, Says UNISON
Frontline care workers have taken their fight against proposed immigration changes directly to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s Birmingham constituency, warning that the reforms could devastate…
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Care Show London – Navigate the Future of Care with Confidence
Care Show London 2026 will be opening its doors for the third consecutive year to the whole care community this week (29-30 April) at Excel…
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Care UK Celebrates Prestigious Chief Nurse Award
Care UK’s clinical leadership team has been nationally recognised by the Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, Deborah Sturdy, in an online ceremony. Prajeesh Poulose,…
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Government Refuses To Set Targets For Health Visitor Recruitment
The Government has ruled out developing a new national vaccinations strategy, despite the Committee urging Ministers to brand the current one a failure as vaccination…
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Bring Social Work Funding Support in Line with Nursing and Teaching, says LGA
More than half (52 per cent) of adult social workers experience increased severity and complexity of need in their caseloads, while capacity and resources do…
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Care Home Daredevil Rachael Tackles Trio of Terrifying Challenges for Residents
A Barnsley care home daredevil will take on a terrifying trio of high-adrenaline aerial challenges in June in a bid to raise funds for residents…
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New Manager Appointed At Glasgow Care Home
Scotland’s specialist care provider Meallmore has promoted Paula Richie to the role of care home manager of Kelvinside Manor Care Home in Anniesland, Glasgow. Paula…
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Care Home Duo Go The Distance For Good Causes
Two intrepid staff from Innis Mhor care home in Tain are taking on demanding fundraising challenges to support good causes in the Highlands. Antonia Shearer,…
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Care South Chefs Run Baking Masterclass To Support Future Catering Talent In Dorset
Care South’s care home chefs led a bread baking masterclass to help with upskilling the next generation of catering trainees. Mark Wardman, Catering Operations Manager…
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NHS Bank Worker Survey 2025: Progress On Burnout, But Challenges Remain
A new survey of nearly 19,000 bank only workers in the NHS shows improving burnout measures and greater support from the bank team, although levels…
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