Research Reveals Devastating Reality Of So Called ‘Corridor Care’
Almost one in five patients in Emergency Departments were being cared for in trolleys or chairs in corridors in England this summer, with so-called ‘corridor…
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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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CCN Responds To Speculation That Government May Change Fair Funding Review
The County Council’s Network has responded to a report in The Times newspaper that the government is set to change some of the formulae within its…
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Care Sector Responds to CQC Report as Crisis Deepens
Care sector leaders have reacted to the CQC’s stark State of Care report published today, warning that the regulator’s findings on chronic workforce shortages, funding…
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CQC Warns Lack Of Investment In Community Services Threatens Shift Towards Care Outside Hospital
The health and social care system remains fragmented and under severe strain as it prepares for a major shift from hospital to community care, the…
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Government to Launch a Consultation on Liberty Protection Safeguards
Vulnerable people lacking the mental capacity to make decisions about their care are expected to benefit from major changes to safeguarding and protections, following a…
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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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Social Care Sector Grows Despite Recruitment Challenges
England’s adult social care sector has continued its growth trajectory in 2024/25, with the latest figures from Skills for Care released today (October 15) showing…
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Busy Day For The Carer UK at The Care Show Birmingham, NEC!
It’s been a fantastic and busy day for the Carer UK team here at the Care Show Birmingham! The atmosphere is buzzing as we meet…
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UN Member States Recognise Dementia As A Leading Noncommunicable Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) has announce that dementia will, for the first time, be formally recognised within the new UN Political Declaration on noncommunicable diseases…
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NHS Kicks Off Flu And COVID Jabs To ‘Winter-Proof’ Vulnerable
Flu and COVID-19 vaccines have been rolled out for all eligible people to help ‘winter-proof’ those most vulnerable and the NHS amid new variants circulating…
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Saint Cecilia’s Care Group Chairman Welcomes Fair Pay Agreement – But Warns Delay Until 2028 Risks Worsening Crisis
The Chairman of Saint Cecilia’s Care Group has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a Fair Pay Agreement (FPA) for the social care sector, unveiled at…
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NACC Training & Development Forum 2025 Programme Confirmed
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) once again returns to the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham, 1 – 2 October, for the NACC Training…
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Care Home Leaders Need Further Support To Achieve Heat Decarbonisation Goals Survey Reveals
A new survey by heating manufacturer BAXI has revealed that while an overwhelming 94% of care home managers expect to have a budget for decarbonisation…
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