Care UK Becomes Second Largest Provider Following Major Acquisition
Care UK has significantly expanded its operations after assuming management and care provision of all homes previously operated by Aria Care and Danforth Care Homes,…
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Social Care
Immigration Rule Changes Set to Reduce Care Sector Workforce by Tens of Thousands
A comprehensive impact assessment on immigration rule changes, belatedly published in December 2025, has revealed the scale of workforce reductions facing the health and social…
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Frailty + Depression Likely Boost Dementia Risk in Older People Research Reveals
Concurrent physical frailty and depression likely boost the risk of dementia in older people, with the interaction of these 2 factors alone contributing around 17%…
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Southwark Care Home Welcomes Danish Minister on Fact-Finding Visit
Agincare recently welcomed Denmark’s Minister for Senior Citizens Mette Kierkgaard and a high-level delegation to Waterside Care Home in Southwark as part of a fact-finding…
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Port Talbot Care Home Marks the Festive Season with Visit from Stephen Kinnock MP
Plas Cwm Carw care home was decorated in all its festive marvel this week as the home played host to Stephen Kinnock, MP for Aberafan…
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Navy Veteran Receives WWII Medal - 80 Years After Conflict Ended
A WWII veteran has received an early Christmas present – the War Medal 1939-45. Janet Patterson was given the medal by her children Gill and…
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Secretary Of State Opens Care Home Gym Honouring Local Legend
Langtree Care Home has officially opened Boston Active, a new fitness suite designed to promote health and wellbeing among residents. Boston Active is aptly named…
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Charity Calls for Commissioner for Older People as Life Expectancy Stagnates
The Centre for Ageing Better is calling for the establishment of a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing to ensure older people’s needs are considered…
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Derbyshire Care Home Sale Collapses, Residents Face Relocation
Derbyshire County Council has announced it will close eight residential care facilities and relocate dozens of residents after negotiations with a prospective purchaser collapsed last…
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New Report Reveals Regional Disparities In Demand For Care
A new report released by care website carehome.co.uk, entitled Ageing Britain: How Demand for Care Homes is Changing, sheds light on evolving trends in the demand for older people’s care across the UK.
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Over 32,000 Sign Providers Unite Petition for Immigration Visa Reform
Providers Unite, which represents care and support providers nationwide, has delivered a substantial petition to the Chancellor containing more than 32,000 signatures, voicing serious concerns…
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Care Group Reports Transformational Year But Warns Of Sector Pressures Ahead
A long-established family-run care provider founded in Saltaire in 1983, has reported a year of significant expansion and investment across its portfolio of care homes…
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Health And Social Care Businesses Build Cash Buffers But Double Down On AI Investment Plans
The Barclays Business Prosperity Index report, combining external research of 500 business leaders and anonymised client data of around 35k UK businesses in health and social care looking back on Q3 and ahead to the future, reveals: Prior to…
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Dr Pete Calveley Is HealthInvestor Power List Winner
For the fifth time, Barchester Healthcare’s CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, has been honoured at the HealthInvestor Power List award ceremony. Dr Calveley was named the…
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Care England and RSPCA Launch Guidance on Pets in Care Homes
Care England has partnered with the RSPCA to produce comprehensive guidance on pets and companion animals in residential care settings, addressing a significant gap in…
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