Four In Ten Care Homes Carry A CQC Rating More Than Five Years Old, Analysis Finds
Around 40% of older people’s care homes in England are displaying a Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating that was published more than five years ago…
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Care Home Manager Takes to the Dance Floor for End-of-Life Care Fundraiser
Christian Mason, Registered Manager at Thornhill House, swapped his day-to-day responsibilities for the dance floor, taking to the stage alongside professional dancer Amelia at a…
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Care England Ambassador Talks Prevention with the PM
Care England Ambassador and Founder of Be Great Fitness Bailey Greetham-Clark, met with Prime Minister Andy Burnham earlier this month at a local Salford community hub to play…
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Broughton House Secures £120,000 Grant To Support Veteran Care
Broughton House Veteran Care Village has secured a £120,000 grant to support the wellbeing and quality of life of its residents.
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King’s Fund Reveals Local Variations in Access to Long-Term Care as it Launches Radical Social Care Reform Proposals
The proportion of people accessing long-term social care varies substantially even between similar local authorities, with some areas supporting up to twice as many people…
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Prime Minister Unveils £48M Investment to Combat Dementia
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a £48 million public-private partnership to accelerate dementia research and improve access to clinical trials.
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Costs of Supporting Children in Care Rise by £1 Billion a Year
Spending on providing support for children in care is rising at a rate of £1 billion a year, according to new analysis by the Local Government Association.
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Care Workers Reveal Pay Pressure as Report Warns Loyalty is Masking Strain in Social Care
Care workers’ commitment to the sector is masking deep pressure around pay and reward, according to a major new workforce report published as the government considers reforms to social care.
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Moira Celebrates 30 Years of Caring with Parklands
A Moray care worker is celebrating a major milestone after dedicating 30 years to caring for older people.
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Blindfolded, Nervous and Brilliant: Care Worker Tom Rose Wins £5,000 for “Insane” Piano Performance
A 23-year-old care worker who stunned judges by playing Prince’s Purple Rain on the piano while blindfolded has been crowned the winner of Care Sector’s Got Talent 2026, taking home a £5,000 prize.
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Adult Social Care Sector Unites Behind Shared Vision for Digital Excellence
A coalition of organisations from across adult social care has come together to set out a shared direction for digital excellence in services supporting working-age adults.
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Derbyshire Home Takes Inspiration from Owners as it Hosts Awards Ceremony for Staff to Boost Morale
A Derbyshire home took inspiration from its owners by hosting an awards ceremony for staff as a way to boost morale and celebrate one other.
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UK Facing a Crippling Shortfall of 1m Unpaid Carers by 2050, New Research Warns
New research conducted by policy and research consultancy Public First, on behalf of national charity Carers Trust, predicts a shortfall of up to one million unpaid carers within a generation.
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Tŷ Hafan’s Dedicated Support for Dads Shows Why Hospice Care Cannot Be Left to Chance
Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice is highlighting the vital role hospice care plays in the community during Hospice Care Week (Oct 5- 11), supporting families to stay connected, supported and understood during the most difficult times.
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Quarter Fewer Good Care Options Relative To Need In Worst Off Areas, New Report Shows
Older people in England’s worst off local areas have 25.8% fewer good quality care options relative to their level of health need than those in the best off areas, according to major new analysis published today by the International Longevity Centre (ILC).
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