Healthcare Tops Silent Burnout Crisis Survey
After a demanding day, it’s normal to feel drained, but for key workers across the UK, high levels of stress have become the norm. A…
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Join Providers Unite Day of Action Today!
The Providers Unite protest group which brought together the care sector in February this year for a national day of action at Westminster has renewed…
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“Services at Risk” as Government Unveils Immigration White Paper
Measures unveiled in the governments immigration white paper published yesterday (Monday 12 May) will place requirements on employers to boost domestic training and seeks to…
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Government to End Overseas Recruitment Route for Care Workers Amid Migration Reforms
The government has announced plans to close the overseas visa route for care workers as part of new measures to reduce net migration. Home Secretary…
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Care Home Residents Tap, Clap, Step and Sway Along to Dance Celebration
Fun-loving care home residents and team members across the south have come together to celebrate the joy and beauty of dance. Movement, music and laughter…
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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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Local Care Home Brings Resident’s Lifelong Passion to Life
At Kings Park Care Home in Ferndown, fulfilling residents’ wishes is at the heart of what we do. Recently, we had the joy of helping…
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Leicester Care Home Residents Cheer on Colleague’s Record-Breaking 10K Triumph
The halls of HC-One’s Bradley Hall Care Home, in Leicester, are buzzing with excitement and pride after celebrating a colleague who took on the Leicester…
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House of Commons NIC Vote Deals Devastating Blow to Social Care Sector
MPs have overturned an exemption for adult social care providers from the forthcoming increase in employer national insurance contributions (NICs), in what sector leaders have…
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Government Announces Boost in Funding for Care Homes Providing Nursing
The government has announced a 7.7% increase in funding for care homes providing nursing care in the community, which is tailored to an individual’s needs…
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Care England Takes Bold Action with National Water Tender to Protect Care Providers
With costs set to rise by up to 54% from April 2025 – and of up to 70% by 2028 – Care England is drawing…
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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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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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Nutrition and Hydration Week: 17th – 23rd March
Nutrition and Hydration Week 2025 will run from Monday, 17th March, to Sunday, 23rd March, spotlighting the critical role of proper nutrition and hydration in…
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