Care Residents and Carers Urged to Get Flu Vaccination
The flu season has hit the NHS more than a month earlier than usual, with cases three times higher than this time last year. The…
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Local Mayors Champion Fair Pay for Care Sector Workers
Two prominent regional leaders have joined a nationwide campaign advocating for improved wages within the adult social care sector. Andy Burnham and Kim McGuinness have…
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A Night to Celebrate Excellence: Editor’s Reflections on the South West Care Awards
It was an absolute privilege to be invited as a judge for this year’s South West Care Awards, (a big thanks RPM Events) to and…
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Glitter Ball Raises A Sparkling £212k For Martin House
A celebrity-filled night of sparkling entertainment has helped raise more than £212,000 for Martin House Children’s Hospice. Celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott and Emmerdale stars, including…
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Carers UK Welcomes Government Commitment To Publish The Independent Review Into Carer’s Allowance Overpayments
Carers UK welcomes Government commitment to publish the independent review into overpayments of Carer’s Allowance and its response before the end of this year, as…
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Two Care Homes Receive National Award For Providing Gold Standard End Of Life Care
Spellman Care has announced that two of its homes, Ghyll Royd Care Home and Springbank Care Home, have been awarded the national Gold Standards Framework…
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Half Of Care Providers Use Staff’s Own Phones — But Most Staff Unaware Of Any Bring Your Own Device Policy, New Research Finds
New research commissioned by Digital Care Hub has revealed that “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) — where care staff use their own phones or tablets…
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Unpaid Carers Are Increasingly Caring For Longer Hours Each Week As A Result Of Growing Caring Responsibilities
Unpaid carers, whose finances, health and ability to work are already impacted by their caring responsibilities, say the pressure of caring is unrelenting – with…
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Winners Of Carers UK’s First-Ever Carer Awards Revealed
A celebratory gala, held last night (Thursday 16 October) by Carers UK and supported by Phoenix, honoured the remarkable contributions of individuals and organisations across…
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MPs To See Care Workers’ Covid Dedication In Westminster Documentary Screening
A groundbreaking new documentary aiming to change perceptions and drive change for the UK care sector is set to be screened to MPs and government…
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Lost Labour Of Unpaid Carers Costs The UK Up To £47.7bn, Study Finds
Millions of carers are locked out of paid work according to a new report, which results in their households lose vital income, and the government…
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Social Care Sector Responds to Latest Workforce Data
Sector leaders have offered a cautiously optimistic response to today’s publication of Skills for Care’s annual workforce data report, with many welcoming signs of progress…
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Elizabeth Finn Homes Care Group Launches National Awards To Celebrate Staff With Golden Hearts
Elizabeth Finn Homes held its inaugural employee awards ceremony on 11th September at St Hilda’s College, Oxford, recognising staff for their commitment and embodiment of…
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The Manor House Roundhay Wins Luxury Care Home Award
Anchor’s The Manor House Roundhay in Leeds has been crowned a winner by property giant Knight Frank in their Luxury Care Home Awards 2026. Situated…
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Avalon Nursing Home Wins National Gold Standard Palliative Care Award
Avalon Nursing Home in Bridgwater has been awarded a prestigious Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Quality Hallmark Award in recognition of the excellent end-of-life care it…
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