PM Unveils New £600m Health Data Service To Transform Medical Research In The UK
The Prime Minister has today announced a major overhaul of the way researchers access NHS data, in a move that could unlock faster progress towards…
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Adult Social Care
Care Home Wins National Social Care Awards
A Wigan-based care home has won a national award which recognises the outstanding contribution that the team has given to the lives of the home’s…
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Streeting Tells Health Conference: ‘The Challenge Is Enormous’
Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting spoke at UNISON’s annual health conference yesterday (9th April) at the ACC Liverpool. During his keynote speech Mr…
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Inverness MP Launches Report On Highlands Social Care Crisis
Liberal Democrat MP for Inverness, Skye and West-Ross-shire, Angus MacDonald, recently launched a comprehensive report on the social care crisis in the Highlands, which calls on…
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UHUK Celebrates Outstanding Contributions to Urgent Care
Urgent Health UK (UHUK), the national federation for social enterprise urgent and integrated care providers, has recognised four exceptional individuals for their dedication, leadership, and…
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New Initiative Launched To Unlock Conversations And Memories Proving To Be A Success At Penarth Home
The Key to me Programme is made up of four components A new initiative launched by Methodist Homes (MHA designed to unlock conversations is proving…
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AI in Social Care Summit: Charting a Course for Responsible Use of AI in Social Care
The Oxford Project on the responsible use of Generative AI in Social Care recently convened in Oxford, with 150 participants from adult social care, civil…
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Corby MP Visits Local Care Home To Discuss The Future Of Adult Social Care
Lee Barron MP (Labour, Corby and East Northamptonshire) visited Redmond House, a Voyage Care Residential Care Home to meet with colleagues and the people supported…
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Sector Leaders Pen Open Letter To Chancellor Outlining Concerns About ENICS Increases And Extensions
The National Care Forum (NCF) and Methodist Homes (MHA) have released an open letter expressing deep concerns about the impact the increases in and extensions…
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NI Hike Could Force Vital Carer Support Centres To Close Carers Trust Warns
The Government’s hike in employer National Insurance contributions will cost Carers Trust’s network of local carer organisations a massive £3.3m and could send some of…
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Care England Response to Public Satisfaction with Social Care Hitting Record Low
Today, Care England warns that the alarming drop in public satisfaction is a direct consequence of the deepening crisis in social care, one that the…
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Specialist Care Provider, IBC Healthcare, Becomes Gold Sponsor of Adopt A Grandparent with £10,000 Donation
Adopt A Grandparent (AAG) is proud to announce IBC Healthcare as its newest Gold Sponsor, with a generous £10,000 donation to help expand the charity’s…
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Spring Statement Brings More Uncertainty For Social Care Sector
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement on March 26, 2025, has intensified concerns within the UK’s social care sector, spotlighting the enduring issue of underfunding and…
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Care England Welcomes NHS Investment In Social Care
Care England has welcomed the Health Secretary’s recognition that the NHS 10-year plan will include elements of social care. This acknowledgment reflects what we have…
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Independent Care Group Welcomes Government’s Social Care Funding Pledge but Urges Swift Action
The Independent Care Group (ICG) has welcomed the Government’s commitment to allocate additional funding for social care but is calling for urgent action to ensure…
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