Bring Social Work Funding Support in Line with Nursing and Teaching, says LGA
More than half (52 per cent) of adult social workers experience increased severity and complexity of need in their caseloads, while capacity and resources do…
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The NACC Training & Development Forum Has a New Home in 2026!
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) is bringing its inspirational annual Training & Development Forum to Hilton at St George’s Park, Burton-on-Trent on 14th-15th…
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“Heroes With Huge Hearts” – Five Care Home Managers Clock Up 100 Years
Five care home managers have been hailed as “heroes with huge hearts” after clocking up a century of service between them. The remarkable milestone was…
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New Hipperholme Care Home Reaches Topping-Out Milestone
The development of a new care home in Hipperholme, near Halifax, has reached a significant milestone, with a topping-out ceremony marking completion of the building’s…
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Radical “Beyond Caring” Report Calls for New National Fund to Fix Later-Life Social Care Crisis
A major new report, Beyond Caring, has set out a sweeping proposal to overhaul how later-life social care is funded in England—arguing that the current…
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SCIE Launches Care Equity Evidence Hub
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has today (April 20) launched its Care Equity Evidence Hub—an online resource bringing together research, data, and practice…
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Bingo Fundraiser Raises over £1k for Yeovil Dementia Care Home
A bingo evening at Yeovil’s Quicksilver Mail Pub raised £1100 in aid of the residents’ fund for people living at specialist dementia care home, Chestnut…
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Major Independent Review Casts Doubt on Benefits of Leading Alzheimer’s Drugs
A landmark analysis by the Cochrane Collaboration has found that the newest class of Alzheimer’s treatments offers benefits too small to make a real difference…
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World Art Day Embraced at Care UK
Care UK homes have brought out the arts and crafts supplies today, embracing creativity with residents on World Art Day. Creative outlets are important for…
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Family-Owned Spellman Care Shortlisted for Four National Industry Awards
Spellman Care has achieved a remarkable feat by being named a finalist in four separate categories at the inaugural Stars of Social Care Teams Awards…
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Care Homes Warn Dementia Patients in Wales Could Be Turned Away Unless Visa Rules Are Reformed
Care homes in Wales could be forced to turn away elderly people with dementia unless ministers act to “fix the visa” for overseas staff. In…
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CQC Outlines Updated Assessment Approach for Local Authorities
Following government approval, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published details of its updated approach to assessing how local authorities in England meet their duties…
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Care England Issues Caution As Council Care Spending Falls Further Below The Cost Of Delivery, Despite Increased Funding
Care England has responded to the King’s Fund’s Social Care 360 report by issuing a caution to government bodies that the social care system remains…
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Vaccine Roll-Out to Shield Care Home Residents & Older People from Serious Lung Infections
Millions of older people can now get protection against a virus which causes serious lung infections like bronchitis and pneumonia – preventing potentially thousands of…
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Skills for Care Dedicates April to #CelebratingSocialCare for Fifth Year
Skills for Care has launched the fifth annual #CelebratingSocialCare campaign, dedicating the entire month of April 2026 to recognising and honouring the vital work carried…
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