The Future of the NHS
By Kathryn Smith OBE, Chief Executive of the Social Care Institute for Excellence (www.scie.org.uk) Today, 29 January 2025, the Public Accounts Committee has published a…
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Professional Comment
Political Progress in 2025
By Jo Henney, CEO at Nugent (www.wearenugent.org) At Nugent, it is our desire to work with the Government to get Britain back on its feet…
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Why 2025 Must Be a Year for Care
By Dr Angela Brown, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Training in Care (www.trainingincare.co.uk) It doesn’t take a government report to confirm what everybody in…
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Expert Shares 5 Indicators That Your Loved One May Need Care
Danforth Care’s Managing Director Kate Desmond shares her tips on knowing when your elderly family member needs extra support. No one wants to see a…
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Broadcaster Angela Rippon Champions Care UK’s Dementia Awareness Campaign
CARER editor Peter Adams recently had the privilege of speaking with Angela Rippon, the celebrated broadcaster and ambassador for Care UK’s campaign, The Big Dementia…
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Predictions for the UK Social Care Sector 2025
By Amrit Sumal, Director, Superior Care (www.superiorcaremidlands.co.uk) The UK’s social care sector is bracing for significant changes in 2025, particularly following Labour’s Budget announcements last…
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The Importance of Balancing Risk and Freedom of Choice in Care Settings
By Jackie Cooper, Occupational Therapist at The Good Care Group With Good Care Month just behind us, at The Good Care Group we want to…
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Sensory Stimulation in Care
By Scott Williamson, Managing Director, MBS Relaxing Music Video Productions (www.mbsrelaxingmv.com) Scott is creator of the ‘Resident Connect Experience’ program, designed to support residents, their…
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Immigration Laws Decoded: Impact On Health And Social Care
Health and social care is the underappreciated backbone of our society, providing essential services to vulnerable people and their families across the UK. The industry…
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Training and Upskilling Funding: Another Scrapped Policy
By Jo Henney, CEO at Nugent (https://wearenugent.org) Training & Upskilling: Yet another policy scrapped by Labour causing over 30 leaders in the care sector sending…
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The Unheard Voices. – The Challenges Of Being An Unpaid Carer
By Sabina Kelly RN Ba (Hons) B.Sc. (Hons) (07976 287189) Some media sources suggest that there are approximately 8 million unpaid carers in the UK….
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Navigating Legal Responsibilities as A Care Manager Amid Increasing CQC Prosecutions
By Gareth Martin, partner and regulatory expert at leading criminal defence firm Olliers Solicitors (www.olliers.com) The role of a care manager holds immense responsibility. From…
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Enhancing Care for Dysphagia: Establishing EDS Competencies for Improved Quality of Life
Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is a condition that can significantly impact the quality of life for many individuals, particularly residents in health and social care…
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Licence Revocations And Challenges: Key Takeaways For Sponsors
By Senior Business Immigration Solicitor, Fozia Iqbal Care sector employers with sponsor licences continue to experience increased scrutiny from the Home Office, leading to large…
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After Decades Of Dithering On Social Care Reform, The Next Government Needs To Deliver Urgent Action – Not More Empty Promises
By Gillian Ashcroft Campaigner for Social Care Reform, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Talk to anyone working within, or relying upon, the social care system in the…
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