Casey Commission Must Deliver Urgent Action, Not Just Long-Term Ambition
Care England has responded to the publication of the Terms of Reference for the new Commission into the future of adult social care, chaired by…
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Health and Social Care
Social Care Reforms “Doomed to Fail” Unless Government Measures True Cost of Inaction Say MPs
A cross-party group of MPs has warned that attempts to reform adult social care are doomed to fail unless ministers accept major investment is needed…
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Report Warns of Deepening Global Nursing Crisis
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has launched a landmark report warning of a deepening crisis in the wellbeing of the global nursing workforce and…
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Bank of England Lowers Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty
The Bank of England has announced a further reduction in interest rates, cutting them by 0.25 percentage points. This brings the cost of borrowing down…
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Perfect Storm of ENIC Rise and Increased Demand Could Force Local Carer Organisations to Close
Local carer services are at serious risk of closure from a perfect storm of National Insurance increases, rising demand for support and reduced capacity, new…
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Major Milestone for Nationwide Project Supporting Veterans in Care Homes
The Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) aimed at helping veterans residing in care homes throughout England has achieved a significant landmark. The Willows, a Care UK…
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Groundbreaking Social Care Research Pilot Begins Data Collection
The VIVALDI Social Care Team has announced that the launch of data collection for its groundbreaking pilot has begun. Designed by social care for social…
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MPs Write To Health And Social Care Secretary On Winter Pressures
The Health and Social Care Committee has written a letter to the Secretary of State, the Rt Hon Wes Streeting, to ask for an update…
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National Clinical Homecare Workforce Consultation Launched
The National Clinical Homecare Association (NCHA) and Skills for Health have launched a public consultation on the clinical homecare sector’s first ever career and competence…
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NHS in a Position of ‘National Vulnerability’ as Local Services Gear up for Busiest Period
Local NHS leaders are warning of huge pressure on their services as the NHS faces up to its busiest few weeks of the year. They…
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Government Launches Independent Commission to Reform Social Care
The UK Government has unveiled plans to establish a new independent commission dedicated to addressing the pressing challenges within adult social care and formulating long-term…
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Insolvency Warning as Care Providers in England Face Financial Pressure from Rising Costs
Insolvencies and restructuring activity are expected to increase in early 2025 as businesses struggle with rising cost pressures, industry experts have warned. Surging business costs…
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Bake Off Star Judges Christmas Cooking Creations at Parkstone Care Home
A Great British Bake Off star visited residents at a Parkstone care home to judge their Christmas baking competition. Maggie Richardson, who appeared on the…
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Social Care Sector Petition to Exempt Employers from NIC Increase Garners Government Response
The government has issued a response to a petition to Exempt all social care providers from the employer NIC increase”. The petition called on the…
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Sector Responds To CQC’s Report On The State Of Health Care And Adult Social Care In England
Sector leaders and organisations have today responded to the care Quality Commissions (CQC) state of health care and adult social care in England report which…
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