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…
Read more...Shepperton, Surrey based care home, The Burlington, has launched a special initiative to give back, support and say thank you to emergency service and health…
Read more...Britain’s social care system is in one of the worst states it’s been in “for many, many years”, according to the chief executive of Care…
Read more...Alternative Futures Group (AFG) has called on local authorities for fair care pay rates following research from its recent employee survey that found that nearly…
Read more...Councils need to ensure any care visits they arrange give enough time for care workers to do their job properly the Local Government and Social…
Read more...Care provider Homes Together have partnered with Crimple Garden Centre to provide all 130 of their staff with their Christmas Day Lunch. With many employees…
Read more...A wave of early retirement following the pandemic is the ‘biggest cause of labour shortages’ across the UK, according to the House of Lords Economic…
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