Skills for Care has published a new framework to support social care workers in providing care to older lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer (LGBTQ+) people….
Read more...The number of professionals applying for jobs in social care rose considerably last year, a glimmer of hope for a sector that has been hit…
Read more...Donald Macaskill, chief executive of Scottish Care, which represents private and charity run care homes, says the sector must no longer be treated as the…
Read more...With the healthcare system already on its knees on the back of ongoing strike action and staff shortages, new research has revealed a staff abuse…
Read more...A significant government intervention to support more people in their 50s and 60s back into work is desperately needed at the upcoming Spring Budget 2023….
Read more...A dedicated coalition of 94 organisations has come together in an effort to lessen the financial hardship experienced by millions of unpaid carers across the…
Read more...Some of the UK’s 1.79 million care workers revealed why they chose to work in the sector as part of the inaugural #ShareWhyYouCare week –…
Read more...As the NHS braces itself for what is likely to be the most disruptive strikes so far, with industrial action expected to take place almost…
Read more...Recent headlines have highlighted a care sector under pressure, with 165,000 vacancies needing to be filled. In a bid to raise awareness of careers in…
Read more...A new report has highlighted concern over pay and safety within the adult social care sector. The report reveals that social care workers have higher…
Read more...A local government workforce crisis is threatening vital local services – particularly relied on by those who urgently need support – with more than 9…
Read more...A Wellingborough care home has hosted a celebration to show thanks to staff and recognise a combined total of 224 years of service. Amongst the…
Read more...Hallmark Foundation and Working Options in Education are hosting a free national care conference for school pupils aged between 14-19 years of age, to encourage…
Read more...Ageing Better has welcomed the government’s intensified focus on this issue which has persisted since the pandemic and calls for urgent action to tackle it….
Read more...Reigate Beaumont care home in Reigate, recently hosted a Career Work Experience morning. The event, which took place at the home, welcomed a group of…
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