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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Social Care
Chairman Of ICG And Saint Cecilia’s Care Group Welcomes CQC “State Of Care” Report
The Independent Care Group (ICG), which represents independent adult social care providers across North Yorkshire and York, has welcomed the publication of the Care Quality…
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Baroness Casey Hears From Carers In Newcastle On Social Care Tour
Baroness Casey of Blackstock this week met with carers and care centre workers as she visited Newcastle as part of her Independent Commission into Adult…
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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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Community Integrated Care Launches Bold New Five-Year Strategy: ‘Best Lives, Bolder’
National social care charity Community Integrated Care has today unveiled its ambitious new five-year strategy, ‘Best Lives, Bolder’, setting out a powerful vision for the…
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Providers Unite Wins Prestigious Legacy Award at Andor Awards
A grassroots movement that united the social care sector has been recognised with the Legacy Award at the Andor Awards, just 11 months after its…
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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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Carers UK Welcomes Government Commitment To Publish The Independent Review Into Carer’s Allowance Overpayments
Carers UK welcomes Government commitment to publish the independent review into overpayments of Carer’s Allowance and its response before the end of this year, as…
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Unpaid Carers Are Increasingly Caring For Longer Hours Each Week As A Result Of Growing Caring Responsibilities
Unpaid carers, whose finances, health and ability to work are already impacted by their caring responsibilities, say the pressure of caring is unrelenting – with…
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Minister Urges Winter Preparedness as Councils Receive £3.7bn Social Care
Care Minister Stephen Kinnock has written to local councils outlining key priorities for building winter resilience in adult social care, as the government announces up…
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Barchester Healthcare Is Double Award Winner At The Customer Experience Awards 2025
Barchester Healthcare is celebrating its talented Customer Experience team who have been victorious in not one but two categories at the UK Customer Experience Awards…
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Celebrating International Chefs Day: Recognising the Culinary Heroes in Care
Today, October 20th, marks International Chefs Day, a global celebration established in 2004 that honours the dedication and skill of chefs around the world. For…
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A Twirl of Joy: Kingston Vale Care Home Celebrates World Ballet Day
A care home in Kingston Vale has been dancing with delight after welcoming a local children’s ballet company to help them celebrate World Ballet Day….
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Jubilee Court Honoured with National Award for Excellence in End-of-Life Care
Jubilee Court Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Group, is proud to announce that it has received the Gold Standard Framework (GSF) Quality Hallmark…
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Care Home Residents “Penalised” As Funding Slashed By £5,000
Health bosses in North Wales have been blasted for a “travesty” that cuts funding by more than £5,000 a year for care home residents receiving…
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