Three In Four Scottish Care Homes For Older People Struggle With Recruitment
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today called on the SNP Government to finally invest in care services and staff after a new…
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Changes To Skilled Worker Visas Need Whole Government Collaboration Report Reveals
The Home Office has been criticized for repeatedly failing to assess the impact of changing a visa route for skilled workers. A report by the…
Read more...New Rules To Prioritise Recruiting Care Workers In England
From 9 April, care providers who want to recruit a new worker from overseas will have to first prove that they have attempted to recruit…
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Investing in Care Worker Pay is a Win For The Economy and the NHS – Says New Report
A new report launched by the independent national charity, Community Integrated Care, today (Wednesday 12th March) exposes a persistent pay gap between social care support…
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84-Year Old Health Care Assistant Won’t Retire!
To mark this year’s International Women’s Day, at Little Bramingham Farm, 84-year-old Health Care Assistant, Abi Lewis, at the Luton-based residential care run by Charity,…
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Social Care Crisis Looms as Unfunded Costs Threaten Access to Vital Services
The UK’s social care sector is facing a deepening crisis, with warnings that unfunded cost increases could lead to fewer people receiving the support they…
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Report Reveals “Worrying Increase” In Social Care Pension Opt-Out Rates
Care workers are at risk of a pensions ‘black hole’, Care England has warned in a new report. Care England, and insurance broker Caunce O’Hara…
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Carers Week 2025 Launches Theme ‘Caring About Equality’
Carers UK, in partnership with supporting charities, has announced the theme for Carers Week 2025, running from 9th-15th June. This year’s campaign will focus on…
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The Rank Group And Carers Trust Hit £4m Fundraising Milestone To Support Carers
The Rank Group Plc (‘Rank’) and Carers Trust are delighted to announce their partnership has now raised an incredible £4m to support unpaid carers. This…
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Value Social Care: Why Tuesday 25th February 2025 Matters for Millions?
A Pivotal Moment for Social Care: Today, on the 25th of February 2025, we stand at a critical crossroads for social care within our communities….
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Care Sector’s Got Talent Heads to Birmingham
The venue for the Grand Final of Care Sector’s Got Talent has been revealed as the Rep Theatre in Birmingham. This year, the contest that…
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Four Long-Serving Staff At St Helens Hall Care Home Celebrate 60 Years Of Dedicated Service
Four dedicated colleagues at St Helens Hall Care Home in St Helens, part of Sandstone Care, are each celebrating 15 years of service, marking a…
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Report Recommends EO Solution To Looming ‘Care Capacity And Quality Crisis’
The time is now to explore employee ownership (EO) succession to help retain employees and capacity in the care sector, asserts a White Paper published…
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Doncaster Carer Wins Prestigious ‘Year Of Belonging’ Award At National Activity Awards
A dedicated carer from Doncaster has won a prestigious national award. Alison Haigh, who works for HICA Group’s Doncaster Homecare service, has been awarded the…
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Young Carers In The Spotlight: Meet Phoebe Layfield, Employee Of The Year At Burnley Home
Phoebe Layfield received the most nominations throughout the year A 24-year-old care assistant at a Burnley home has been recognised for her tremendous work ethic…
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