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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Greensleeves Care to Host Nationwide Celebration of Caring
Not-for-profit care provider Greensleeves Care has announced ‘Big Warm Up’ – a series of community events to celebrate those who care for others. To mark…
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Sector Responds to Government’s Plans for Social Care Reform
Leading associations and spokespersons in the adult social care sector have has responded to the announcement today by the Department of Health and Social Care…
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NHS is Putting Homecare Providers at Risk of Failure Through “Unethical” Commissioning
The Homecare Association have accused some NHS Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) of “unethical commissioning practices”. Grossly inadequate fee rates and late payments risk quality, safety…
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Next Steps On Addressing Carer’s Allowance Overpayments Announced
The government has announced the next steps with a major review of the Carer’s Allowance as it aims to put an end to the controversy…
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Rogue” Employers Will Be Banned From Hiring Overseas Workers
Employers who commit serious offences will be banned from hiring overseas workers as part of a government crackdown on visa abuse and prevent exploitation. Delivering…
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Plummeting Visa Numbers Leave Social Care Sector in Crisis
There has been a substantial decrease in the number of Health and Care Worker visas granted in the UK over the past year, leading to…
Read more...Unpaid Carers Supported By £22.6 Million Investment In Innovation
New technology and innovations in care will improve the lives of unpaid carers and care users following a funding boost announced by the Minister of…
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Ed Davey Launches Bid For Christmas No.1 Hit With “Love Is Enough”
Photo Credit: Harry Moon Ed Davey has turned Ed Sleigh-Vey to take on Wham! and Mariah Carey in this year’s battle for the coveted Official…
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