A community food store in Dorset that feeds dozens of people in need each week has thanked residents, families, friends and staff at a nearby care home for raising more than £4,400 to help its work.

Care homes across the south and east of England are being urged to step up heat-protection measures as forecasters warn of a fast-developing heatwave, with amber heat-health alerts now in force.

A loneliness ‘roadshow’ event took place at the EcoPower Stadium at Doncaster Rovers Football Ground, on Thursday 11 June.

The possible creation of a National Care Service will be examined by the Health and Social Care Committee, as MPs question Baroness Casey, Care Minister Stephen Kinnock and senior officials. 

Several NIHR researchers have received awards in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, recognising their significant contributions to health and social care.

Residents of an Edinburgh care home have spoken warmly about the benefits of interacting with pupils from one of Scotland’s top independent schools.

Deputy Manager at Boroughbridge Manor in Boroughbridge has taken part in a 12 mile walk to raise money for St. Leonard’s Hospice, York.

Healthcare real estate transactions in the UK reached a record £11.3 billion in 2025, according to global property adviser Knight Frank, approximately four and a half times the historic five-year average and the highest annual volume recorded since 2012.

Students from Telford College have been praised for their kindness, enthusiasm and professionalism after completing a successful placement at the town’s Telford Hall Care Home.

On Monday 15 June, Wandsworth Common Care Home welcomed residents, guests and community leaders for the launch of Care Home Open Week 2026, held in partnership with Championing Social Care and attended by the Mayor of Wandsworth, Councillor Emmeline Owens.