Improvements to Children’s Palliative Care and 24/7 Services Promised in Response to MPs’ Report
The Government has promised to set legal minimum standards for children’s and young people’s palliative care.
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Healthcare
The Care & Occupational Therapy Show Takes Place Tomorrow! Don’t Miss Out
On 23rd June, The Care & Occupational Therapy Show returns as a vital meeting point for professionals across the sector; bringing together expertise, technology, and practical insight under one roof.
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Starmer Resigns: What Could a Change of Leadership Mean for Health and Social Care?
Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister, making him the sixth occupant of 10 Downing Street to leave office in just a decade.
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Risks to Workers from Extreme Heat Must Be Managed
Employers need to act now to make sure their workers are protected as a heat health alert has been issued for parts of the country until Tuesday 23 June.
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Royal London Asset Management Commits £35 million into the Healthcare Sector
Royal London Asset Management has committed to forward-fund two purpose-built elderly care homes in the South East of England, comprising a total of 146 beds, as part of its expanding investment in UK healthcare infrastructure.
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MPs Quiz Baroness Casey and Minister on “Creation” of National Care Service
The possible creation of a National Care Service will be examined by the Health and Social Care Committee, as MPs question Baroness Casey, Care Minister Stephen Kinnock and senior officials.
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NIHR Researchers Recognised in 2026 King’s Honours
Several NIHR researchers have received awards in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, recognising their significant contributions to health and social care.
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UK Healthcare Real Estate Transactions Hit Record £11.3bn in 2025
Healthcare real estate transactions in the UK reached a record £11.3 billion in 2025, according to global property adviser Knight Frank, approximately four and a half times the historic five-year average and the highest annual volume recorded since 2012.
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37 MPs back Early Day Motion to Combat Violence And Aggression Towards NHS Staff
Dozens of MPs across the political spectrum have signed a House of Commons Early Day Motion recognising the contribution of Emergency Medicine professionals – and calling for action against the rising tide of violence and aggression they face.
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New UK Report Calls for Rethink of Continence Care as NHS Reform Accelerates
Coinciding with the start of World Continence Week 2026, the Urology Trade Association, in partnership with The Urology Foundation and the Spinal Injuries Association, and with the support from Shine…
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Not Long To Go Now Until The Care & Occupational Therapy Show on the 23rd June! Don’t Miss Out.
On 23rd June, The Care & Occupational Therapy Show returns as a vital meeting point for professionals across the sector; bringing together expertise, technology, and practical insight under one roof.
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Technology Enabled Care Leader Honoured By The King
The chief executive of TSA, the national advisory body for the technology enabled care (TEC) sector, has been honoured by His Majesty the King in the 2026 Birthday Honours List.
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Trust Gap Threatens £42bn AI opportunity, FSB says
Unlocking wider AI adoption among small firms could add more than £42 billion to the UK economy each year – but fears around data, liability and copyright are holding many back, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has said.
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National Care Association Pledges Support for Care workers Caught Up in the Belfast Violence
The National Care Association (NCA) has issued a statement strongly condemning the violence and disorder in Belfast this week, which is targeting migrant and ethnic…
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The UK’s National Advance Care Plan Day, 2026
The UK’s National Advance Care Planning Day highlights the importance of Advance Care Planning, Advance Care Plans and sensitive conversations.
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