Care Home and Firefighters Make Retired Fireman’s 2025 Dream a Reality
A care home in Liverpool has helped make 82-year-old retired firefighter Albie Donoghue’s 2025 dream come true by reuniting him with his firefighting mates, who…
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Social Care
Care England and Cornerstone Launch New Report Series to Address Care Home Challenges
The adult social care sector has long faced significant pressures, but today, mounting workforce, and regulatory challenges on top of financial pressures driven by changes…
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Scottish Government Abandons National Care Service Plans Amid Opposition
The Scottish Government has officially scrapped its flagship National Care Service plan following significant resistance from unions, councils, and opposition parties. The initiative, initially hailed…
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Damian Green To Lead UK Think-Tank, The Social Care Foundation
Damian Green, the former Conservative cabinet minister and MP, has been appointed chairman of The Social Care Foundation. Mr Green takes up the role after…
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Health And Care Research Wales Announces Major £49m Investment In Research Infrastructure
Women’s health, mental health and tackling cancer are among key areas for research into health and social care over the next five years, in a…
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Welsh Social Care Workforce Encouraged to Share Their Views in Annual Survey
Social Care Wales has unveiled its third annual “Have Your Say” survey, inviting social care workers across Wales to participate and share their thoughts on…
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Care England Announces Stephen Kinnock MP Keynote Speaker For 2025 Annual Conference
Care England has announced that Stephen Kinnock MP, the Minister of State for Care, will be delivering a keynote speech at the upcoming Care England…
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Prime Minister’s Office Praises Care Provider Group But No Words Of Hope Over Long-Term Reform
The Prime Minister’s office has praised the work of a North Yorkshire social care organisation but failed to offer any words of hope over long-term…
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CQC Assessment Framework Review Enters Second Phase
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has announced the launch of the second phase of its review into its assessment framework and implementation, building on the…
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Home Office Proposes Fee Increases for Certificates of Sponsorship
Care England has raised serious concerns over the Home Office’s proposed fee increase for Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS), warning it will exacerbate the intense financial…
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New Guidance To Encourage And Support Employers To Hire People With Convictions In The Adult Social Care Sector
In a groundbreaking publication, Working Chance and Care England have launched new guidance to encourage and support adult social care organisations in considering candidates with…
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Care England Warns Of Misaligned Narratives Around Social Care Capacity And NHS Pressures
Care England challenges recent assertions that a lack of capacity in social care is driving NHS delays, citing data from the Capacity Tracker that highlights…
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Residents At Melbourn Care Home Visit Fire Station
Residents at Melbourn Springs care home in Melbourn recently visited their local Fire Station for a guided tour. Joined by the activities team from Melbourn…
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Exemplar Health Care Opens New Home in Burnley
Nursing care provider Exemplar Health Care, is celebrating the opening of its brand-new care home. Wytham Lodge supports adults living with complex mental health needs,…
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Nutrition and Hydration Week: Celebrating Quality Food and Drink in Health and Social Care
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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