Unpaid carers aged 45 –75 are feeling the financial strain of caring for elderly relatives, with reduced income and pension contributions threatening their long -term…
Read more...Three social care heroes from Wales were hailed as “truly magnificent” by King Charles when they met him during a special reception at Windsor Castle….
Read more...The Local Government Association (LGA) is launching a conversation and engagement series with councils, sector stakeholders and people with lived experience on the role of…
Read more...Thousands of unpaid carers supporting loved ones with dementia are approaching crisis point, with many reporting severe physical and mental health impacts from their caring…
Read more...A specialist care home in Solihull is highlighting how “life story” care is transforming the lives of those with the most complex needs living in…
Read more...Care England has today published new analysis warning that frozen Income Tax and National Insurance thresholds will remove an estimated £1.4 billion from care workers’…
Read more...There were plenty of celebrations at a Leeds care centre as they marked a combined work service of 110 years for staff. Angelo Roura (15…
Read more...The Local Government Association (LGA) has thrown its weight behind efforts to improve pay for adult social care workers, but has issued a stark warning…
Read more...By Rebecca Rawlings, Registered Manager, Mill House Care Home is a purpose-built, family-run home in Worcester specialising in dementia care (www.themillhousecarehome.co.uk) Care professionals increasingly recognise…
Read more...Union says £440m delayed hospital discharge costs better spent on social care frontline. Unite the union has demanded extra support for Scotland’s social care workers…
Read more...Are you ready to spread some Christmas cheer? The Carer is hosting a special festive competition to find the most beautifully decorated Christmas tree! HOW…
Read more...New research from Nationwide and Dementia UK reveals how middle-aged men feel much less prepared than younger generations about the prospect of looking after someone…
Read more...A new report released by care website carehome.co.uk, entitled Ageing Britain: How Demand for Care Homes is Changing, sheds light on evolving trends in the demand for older people’s care across the UK.
Read more...Eligible employers can apply from today for targeted support with the cost of hiring international displaced social care workers who are already in the UK, impacted…
Read more...New research released today provides data comparing fuel poverty rates among the general population with rates among specific groups of carers. Around 13% of the…
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