Sector Dismay at Chancellor’s Spring Statement
The UK adult social care sector has expressed significant dismay and disappointment following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement on March 3, 2026, with leaders warning…
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Maritime Charity Celebrates 101-Year-Old Wren On International Women’s Day
Maritime charity, The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society, marks International Women’s Day by celebrating the remarkable story of Anne Macleod-Carey, a centenarian resident and former Wren…
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Care Sector Faces Deepening Workforce Challenge As Visa Numbers Plummet
The number of overseas workers arriving in Britain on health and social care visas has declined dramatically over the past two years government data reveals….
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Over £4,700 raised for Royal Star & Garter at Birmingham International Tattoo
The Birmingham International Tattoo – the largest indoor tattoo in Britain – has raised over £4,700 for veteran’s charity Royal Star & Garter. The military…
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Skills for Care Publishes Updated Framework To Support Great Leadership In Social Care
Skills for Care has published its refreshed Leadership Qualities Framework (LQF), modelling what great leadership looks like in adult social care. The updated framework sets…
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Cinnamon Care Homes Receive the First ‘Take Note Music in Care’ Bronze Awards from University of Roehampton
Representatives from six Cinnamon Care Collection care homes were the first in the country to receive Take Note Music in Care bronze awards, in recognition…
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“Been Here as Long as the Home”, says Chaplain at Derby Home Who Marks 15-year Service
A chaplain working at a Derby home says he is part of the makeup of the home as he marked his 15-year service. Paul Hygate…
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Wales Seeks Views on New Negotiating Body to Deliver Fair Pay Agreements for Social Care Workforce
The Welsh Government has launched an important consultation seeking views on proposals to establish a Social Care Negotiating Body (SCNB) that would have the legal…
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Labour MP Bambos Charalambous Visits Priory Hospital North London To Discuss Mental Health And Addiction Services
Bambos Charalambous, Labour MP for Southgate and Wood Green, visited Priory Hospital North London to learn more about the hospital’s specialist mental health and addiction…
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Local Care Home Welcomes the RBL and Community for Veteran’s Event
On Tuesday 3rd March the Hickathrift House Care Home was delighted to welcome Toby North, Chairman of the Wisbech Royal British Legion and Andrew Sharp,…
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Alzheimer’s Research UK Calls for NHS Pilot Trials as New Dementia Drugs Remain Out of Reach for Most Patients
Alzheimer’s Research UK has urged the government to establish NHS pilot trials for two newly licensed drugs that can slow the progression of early-stage Alzheimer’s…
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Rotherham Care Home Celebrates Veteran Friendly Framework Accreditation
Cherry Trees Care Home in Rotherham is proudly flying the flag after achieving accreditation under the Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) – a national programme recognising…
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Birmingham Nurse Honoured with Gold Chief Nursing Officer Award at House of Lords
A Birmingham-based nurse has received one of the highest honours in the nursing profession at a prestigious Parliamentary reception held in the House of Lords….
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Dorset Firefighters Spend ‘Fascinating’ Day With Care Home Residents
Firefighters joined care home residents in Poole to spread community spirit and uncover details of shared local history. Four members of the station crew at…
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Sailability Charity Benefits From Donation By Retired Yachtsman
A retired yachtsman chose the dementia care home where his wife now lives, Camelot House and Lodge in Wellington, as the venue for a donation…
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