The government has initiated consultations on reorganising social care responsibilities across approximately one-sixth of England’s council areas, potentially affecting thousands of social care professionals. The…
Read more...The Local Government Association (LGA) has thrown its weight behind efforts to improve pay for adult social care workers, but has issued a stark warning…
Read more...Specialist senior living developer Charterpoint has started off the New Year with the announcement of plans for two new care homes. The company has submitted…
Read more...Union says £440m delayed hospital discharge costs better spent on social care frontline. Unite the union has demanded extra support for Scotland’s social care workers…
Read more...Are you ready to spread some Christmas cheer? The Carer is hosting a special festive competition to find the most beautifully decorated Christmas tree! HOW…
Read more...New research from Nationwide and Dementia UK reveals how middle-aged men feel much less prepared than younger generations about the prospect of looking after someone…
Read more...A new report released by care website carehome.co.uk, entitled Ageing Britain: How Demand for Care Homes is Changing, sheds light on evolving trends in the demand for older people’s care across the UK.
Read more...Providers Unite, which represents care and support providers nationwide, has delivered a substantial petition to the Chancellor containing more than 32,000 signatures, voicing serious concerns…
Read more...The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has announced a 10% increase in payment rates for public involvement in research, effective from 16…
Read more...Eligible employers can apply from today for targeted support with the cost of hiring international displaced social care workers who are already in the UK, impacted…
Read more...New research released today provides data comparing fuel poverty rates among the general population with rates among specific groups of carers. Around 13% of the…
Read more...Nine caregivers from across the UK have formed the Home Care’s Got Talent Choir to create a new version of Robbie Williams’ ‘Angels’ in a…
Read more...Care home operators across the UK will need to prepare for changes to employment law after the Government announced significant revisions to its Employment Rights…
Read more...Small and medium care providers across the UK are rallying behind an urgent letter to the Home Secretary, warning that proposed changes to immigration settlement…
Read more...The residential and nursing care sector has voiced alarm at Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget today, warning that the financial package offers insufficient support to…
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