Unitary Councils Must Cover ‘At Least’ 500,000 People To Save Billions, Report Reveals
New analysis has backed up government proposals for the creation of new unitary councils in England – but new authorities must cover areas of ‘at…
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Healthcare
£2.6m Investment Package For Adult Social Care As Westminster City Council Approves New Budget Plans
Westminster City Council has today announced a major new investment of £2.6m to go into cushioning the cost of adult social care – meaning hundreds…
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Avery Healthcare Retains Top Spot in Care Home Industry with 2025 Award Win
Avery Healthcare is thrilled to announce that it has once again been recognised as one of the top care home providers in the UK, securing…
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Staff Leaving the NHS Among Lowest in Over a Decade
NHS staff retention schemes have helped cut the number of workers leaving the health service to one of its lowest levels in over a decade,…
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The Care Workers’ Charity Welcomes Government’s Workforce Survey Findings And Calls For Collaborative Action
The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) has welcomed the release of the Government’s Adult Social Care Workforce Survey, which it says, provides valuable insights into the challenges…
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National Audit Office Report On Councils’ Financial Sustainability
The National Audit Office has released a new report, Local Government Financial Sustainability. The independent public spending watchdog’s report delves into the challenges faced by local…
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Secretary of State Names Sir Mike Richards for Chair of CQC
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting MP, has named Professor Sir Mike Richards CBE as his preferred candidate for next…
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Stigma And “Stiff-Upper Lips” Preventing People From Seeking Support For Mental Health Conditions
New research published by the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) finds that serious mental health conditions are hampering people’s ability to live more fulfilling long…
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House of Lords Votes to Exempt Health and Social Care from National Insurance Increase
The House of Lords has voted in favour of exempting the health and social care sector from the upcoming National Insurance increase, which is due…
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The Carer Editor Peter Adams Joins Sector Leaders at Providers Unite Day of Action
As the Providers Unite Day of Action reaches Parliament, The Carer editor Peter Adams has been marching alongside other community care and support providers from…
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Value Social Care: Why Tuesday 25th February 2025 Matters for Millions?
A Pivotal Moment for Social Care: Today, on the 25th of February 2025, we stand at a critical crossroads for social care within our communities….
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Government’s Failure to Utilise Social Care Deepens NHS Bed Crisis
The latest NHS England figures reveal that nearly one in seven hospital beds (13,767) are occupied by patients who no longer require acute care yet…
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Housing Provider Warns Of Severe Impact Of £300,000 Care Cut
A LEADING housing provider is urgently calling on South Lanarkshire Council to rethink its proposed £300,000 cut to housing support services, ahead of its decision…
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More Than Three Quarters Of Dementia Carers Have No Back Up Plan For When They Can’t Care
According to research published by national charity Dementia Carers Count, over three quarters of dementia carers do not have any contingency plans in place for…
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Alzheimer’s Society Event Brings Dementia Innovation To Life
On Tuesday 18 March, Alzheimer’s Society will host an immersive showcase bringing together leaders in healthcare, innovation, and research to explore how new innovative solutions…
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