Coupar Angus Care Home First in Scotland to Trial RCN Initiative
Residents and team members at Coupar Angus Care Home part of Scottish provider BCG, were full of excitement last week, 22 October, as they hosted…
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Health and Social Care
Lord Mayor Shares Memorable Moments with People Supported by Stoke-on-Trent Social Care Provider
A visit from Stoke-on-Trent’s Lord Mayor brought smiles and memorable moments for people supported by, and who work for, a local adult social care provider,…
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Karuna Manor Hosts Navratri Food Drive for London Kitchen
Karuna Manor Care Home has brought residents, relatives and team members together to support London Community Kitchen through a food donation initiative held during the…
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New Polling Reveals Overwhelming Public Support for Greater Action on Dementia
New polling for Alzheimer’s Society ahead of today’s Autumn budget has revealed strong public support for greater UK Government action on dementia, including increased investment in diagnosis,…
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Dementia Diagnoses in England Reach Record High as NHS Meets Longstanding Target
The number of people with a recorded dementia diagnosis in England has reached 523,081, according to the latest figures published by NHS England, as the…
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Green-Fingered Elcia Lends Helping Hand to Keep Hospice Garden Looking its Best
A care home resident rolled up her sleeves to help maintain the garden at Winchester Hospice in a bid to give patients and their loved ones a more inviting outdoor space.
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Government Pledges to End Carers Allowance “Cliff Edge”
Unpaid carers are set to be spared a benefits “cliff edge” under a cost-of-living package unveiled by the Chancellor on the eve of the Budget,…
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Independent Care Group Calls on Chancellor to Deliver Immediate Social Care Action in Budget
Independent Care Group Calls on Chancellor to Deliver Immediate Social Care Action in Budget The Independent Care Group (ICG) is today urging Chancellor John Healey…
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New Skills Collective to Help Tackle Long-Term Workforce Challenges Across the Sector
A skills collective is bringing together workforce leaders, employers, educators, sector bodies, union representatives and people with lived experience to help shape the future of…
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“Care Market Must be Shaped Around People’s Needs” Warns Care Leader
Social care leader Mike Padgham has called for urgent action on funding and commissioning following today’s publication of the Care Quality Commission’s State of Care…
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Dementia Diagnoses in England Reach Record High as NHS Meets Detection Target
The number of people formally diagnosed with dementia in England has reached a record 523,081, according to the latest figures, an increase of 10,615 from…
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My Choice Healthcare Celebrates Trio of Successes at Social Care Awards
Care provider My Choice Healthcare is celebrating huge success at this year’s Social Care Top 30 and Social Care Leadership Awards. CEO Bethan Evans was…
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Rapid Change and Inequality Shape Social Care, CQC Warns
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has warned that England’s social care market is undergoing rapid change, with no clear direction of travel, while persistent inequalities…
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95% of End-of-Life Care Comes from Carers and Family
The National End of Life Care Coalition (NEoLCC) launches a new report today that reveals how the vast majority of end-of-life care, bereavement support and…
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BN Care Expands South West Footprint with Acquisition of Two Devon Care Homes
BN Care has expanded its South West footprint with the acquisition of two established Devon care homes, marking a significant step towards its ambition of creating an integrated care pathway for older people across the region.
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