Norfolk County Council has abandoned plans to sell 20 care homes and the company that runs them, after a review concluded that going ahead would not serve the authority’s interests.
Read more...A team of Milewood colleagues battled wind, rain, hail, freezing water and plenty of mud to raise thousands of pounds for a suicide prevention charity.
Read more...Barchester’s Hazel Lodge care home in Battle has marked Menopause Awareness month, which takes place throughout October by hosting a Women’s Wellness event at the home.
Read more...Skills for Care’s newly-published ‘State of the adult social care sector and workforce in England’ report has identified the combination of employment and development factors most strongly associated with retaining care workers.
Read more...A Bournemouth care home resident has been filled with joy and nostalgia as staff helped to recreate some of his happiest lifelong memories. Staff at…
Read more...Proposed immigration changes could cost the NHS at least £169 million and jeopardise the futures of 12,000 healthcare workers, NHS Employers and health unions warn…
Read more...Members of the team from MHA Communities Horsforth A communities scheme based in Horsforth marked their 30th anniversary with a celebratory party packed full of…
Read more...Around 40% of older people’s care homes in England are displaying a Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating that was published more than five years ago…
Read more...Christian Mason, Registered Manager at Thornhill House, swapped his day-to-day responsibilities for the dance floor, taking to the stage alongside professional dancer Amelia at a…
Read more...Care England Ambassador and Founder of Be Great Fitness Bailey Greetham-Clark, met with Prime Minister Andy Burnham earlier this month at a local Salford community hub to play…
Read more...Broughton House Veteran Care Village has secured a £120,000 grant to support the wellbeing and quality of life of its residents.
Read more...The proportion of people accessing long-term social care varies substantially even between similar local authorities, with some areas supporting up to twice as many people…
Read more...Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a £48 million public-private partnership to accelerate dementia research and improve access to clinical trials.
Read more...Spending on providing support for children in care is rising at a rate of £1 billion a year, according to new analysis by the Local Government Association.
Read more...Care workers’ commitment to the sector is masking deep pressure around pay and reward, according to a major new workforce report published as the government considers reforms to social care.
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