New King’s Fund Analysis Shows Delayed Discharges Cost NHS £2.7bn in 2025/26
The financial cost of delayed discharges has risen to £2.7bn in 2025/26, up 7.5% in just one-year, new King’s Fund analysis has found.
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Adult Social Care
Baroness Casey Warns Social Care Reform Will Fail Without Public Consent
Baroness Louise Casey of Blackstock used a major speech to local government leaders to warn that we must resist the temptation to attempt major reform of adult social care…
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Strong Life Care Appoints First Chief Executive Officer as Founder Harpreet Banwait Becomes Chairman
Strong Life Care has announced the appointment of experienced care sector leader James Hopkins as its first Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant milestone…
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Knutsford Care Home Strikes the Right Chord with Music Festival
A care home in Knutsford hit all the right notes as it opened its doors for a day of music, food and festival vibes.
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LGA Urges Locally Led Approach to Adult Social Care Reform
The Local Government Association (LGA) has called for councils to remain at the heart of adult social care reform, arguing that lasting change should be nationally…
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Newport Pagnell Home Makes Use Of Unused Space To Open Bar For Residents
A Newport Pagnell home has utilised some unused space in the home and converted it into a bar for residents.
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Resident Inspires Others through Japanese Martial Arts Sessions
St George’s Court Care Home resident Michael has been inspiring fellow residents by leading weekly Bujutsu Kai classes, sharing a passion he has enjoyed for more than 30 years.
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Thousands More Vulnerable Adults to Be Offered RSV Vaccine to Prevent Serious Lung Infection
Thousands more people including those in residential care at risk from a virus which causes pneumonia and other serious lung infections will be able to get vital protection on the NHS this winter.
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Fall Risks: Supporting the Care of Those Living with Dementia with Lyra Multi
Geraldine McMurdie, Dementia Specialist at Quality Compliance Systems (QCS), discusses the links between dementia and falls…
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New Survey Highlights Improving Morale Across Adult Social Care Workforce – But Pressures Persist
A major government survey has found signs of improving wellbeing and job satisfaction among England’s adult social care workforce, although persistent concerns around stress, staffing pressures and career development continue to affect many care professionals.
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Local “Much-Loved” Carer Celebrates 25 Years Of Service With The Cedars Care Home Bourne
One member of the amazing care team at The Cedars in Bourne has received a prestigious Long Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 25 years.
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Secretary of State Announces Preferred Candidate for Chair of CQC
Baroness Julia Neuberger DBE has been named as the government’s preferred candidate to be the next chair of the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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Residents Lead Generous Foodbank Donation Effort at Maris View
Residents, staff, and friends of Maris View care home came together to donate to Eastbourne Foodbank, who provide food, essential items, and other vital services to people in the area.
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Councils Warn Of £7bn Funding Black Hole Threatening Local Services In Three Years
Councils in England are facing a £7 billion funding black hole within three years opening up a gap so large it is more than the current council spend on roads…
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Care Home Rolls Out The Red Carpet For Silver Screen Fans
A Liphook care home is helping older film fans and their carers enjoy a ‘reel’ treat by offering free tickets to a local cinema’s dedicated programme for older people in the community.
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