CQC Ratings ‘Irrelevant’ To Families Analysis Reveals
Searches carried out by care seekers on care directory company Autumna, show that catering, the range of activities, environmental commitments and even pet policies are…
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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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Government Announces Boost in Funding for Care Homes Providing Nursing
The government has announced a 7.7% increase in funding for care homes providing nursing care in the community, which is tailored to an individual’s needs…
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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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“Rethink” Tax Increases Chancellor Urged as Care Sector Faces Failure
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing increasing pressure to exempt the care sector from her April tax raid as a growing coalition of care leaders back…
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Patients Put Off Seeking Care Due To ‘Dysfunctional’ NHS Admin, Warn Healthcare Experts
Letters arriving after appointments, not being kept updated about waiting times for treatment and chasing test results, are all commonplace issues impacting large numbers of…
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Waiting List Falls As NHS Staff Treated Record Numbers Last Year
NHS staff delivered a record 18 million treatments in 2024, as the waiting list fell in December for the fourth month in a row. The…
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£3.66bn Public Health Grant Boost for Local Authorities
The UK Government has confirmed that local authorities across England will receive a total public health grant of £3.66 billion for the financial year 2024-2025,…
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NHS ‘Not Learning’ From Mental Health Death Report Reveals
Safety investigations which occur after a person died during or shortly after care during a stay in a mental health facility are often seen as…
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Future of the NHS: Health Officials Out Of Ideas and Remarkably Complacent, PAC Finds
The Government’s NHS ambitions run counter to officials’ lack of ideas or drive to change, according to a report published today. In the context of…
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Nutrition and Hydration Week: Celebrating Quality Food and Drink in Health and Social Care
Nutrition and Hydration Week 2025 will run from Monday, 17th March, to Sunday, 23rd March, spotlighting the critical role of proper nutrition and hydration in…
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CQC Backlog Raises Concerns Over Safeguarding and Credibility
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is facing scrutiny after admitting a substantial backlog in addressing serious concerns raised about NHS providers. The revelation came as…
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Caring Homes Launch Campaign to Shine a Spotlight On Nurses And Nursing Care
Caring Homes begin 2025 with a campaign focused on nursing, bringing to life the work of nurses across the Caring Homes group and highlighting the…
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