Yvette Cooper has replaced James Murray as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. The new health secretary was previously foreign secretary and…
Read more...The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated guidelines on reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, providing countries with evidence-based recommendations to help prevent…
Read more...The National Care Association (NCA) has renewed its call for urgent, funded reform of adult social care, warning that repeated commitments from politicians – including new Prime Minister Andy Burnham – will count for little unless backed by genuine investment.
Read more...Emily Miles has been appointed Chief Executive of the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Emily joins CQC from her current role as Director General for Food,…
Read more...The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has published its Annual Report for 2025/26, marking two decades of transforming the health and social care research landscape in the UK.
Read more...LaingBuisson has published the 7th edition of its respected Homecare and Supported Living UK Market Report. The report reveals the market is now worth over £15 billion a year…
Read more...The Homecare Association has written to the Minister for Employment Rights warning that a late change to the Government’s new Code of Practice on trade union access…
Read more...Carers Trust celebrated 30 years of its partnership with the National Garden Scheme this month at a special reception hosted by Carers Trust President, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal…
Read more...With speculation growing that Andy Burnham could become the UK’s next Prime Minister, attention is once again turning to his long-standing ambition to reform health and social care through earlier intervention and prevention.
Read more...An open letter from the Care About Care campaign – run by the grassroots coalition Providers Unite and backed by more than 4,000 people who work in, draw on or value care services…
Read more...The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is still not keeping pace with the task of assessing the quality of community social care services in England…
Read more...London firefighters are highlighting fire safety to help carers [in Carer’s Week 8-14 June] looking after individuals living with dementia.
Read more...New independent economic analysis has highlighted the significant value of providing carers with short respite breaks, finding that a single overnight hotel stay can generate £2,617 in social value.
Read more...If you own or operate a care business in the UK, Christie & Co would like to invite you to complete a short, anonymous sentiment…
Read more...A major new report from The King’s Fund has highlighted the ongoing challenges facing older people as they navigate the divide between the NHS and…
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