Women ‘blocked from the board’ in social care despite forming majority of workforce

Care England report urges providers to strengthen leadership pathways for women and embed inclusive workplace culture

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Care UK and Barchester kick off £47m care home developments across Southern England

Four new homes set to provide 274 beds across Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Surrey and Berkshire from late 2027.

Burstow: Clear choices on entitlement, funding and responsibility needed to reform social care

SCIE chair and former shadow health secretary calls for adult social care reform to put practical measures in place to avoid just "restating ambition" that doesn't deliver change.

Care home occupancy remains uneven across England

Use of available care home beds is high across England, with specialist nursing beds in shorter supply, according to new quarterly statistics published today.

Northern Ireland care group ordered to freeze takeover

The Competition and Markets Authority has ordered Healthcare Ireland Group to halt its takeover of the operations of Hutchinson Care Homes while it decides whether to investigate the takeover.

Single patient record could lead to safer care for dementia patients, says geriatrician leader

However, care leaders criticise NHS Modernisation Bill launched this week for failing to include social care providers in a proposed data-sharing obligation.

CQC to introduce ‘Return to Good’ assessments for care homes with long‑standing ratings

Watchdog sets out more information on how it plans to prioritise inspection visits as part of its drive to ramp up inspection rates

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Lakeland Dairies launches new report, The Care Kitchen Reset, revealing concerning data on the delivery of nutrition in care homes

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Women ‘blocked from the board’ in social care despite forming majority of workforce

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Care UK and Barchester kick off £47m care home developments across Southern England

Care UK and Barchester kick off £47m care home developments across Southern England

Burstow: Clear choices on entitlement, funding and responsibility needed to reform social care

Burstow: Clear choices on entitlement, funding and responsibility needed to reform social care

Care home occupancy remains uneven across England

Care home occupancy remains uneven across England

Northern Ireland care group ordered to freeze takeover

Northern Ireland care group ordered to freeze takeover

Single patient record could lead to safer care for dementia patients, says geriatrician leader

Single patient record could lead to safer care for dementia patients, says geriatrician leader

CQC to introduce ‘Return to Good’ assessments for care homes with long‑standing ratings

CQC to introduce ‘Return to Good’ assessments for care homes with long‑standing ratings

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Nourish to add electronic medication record later this year

Lakeland Dairies launches new report, The Care Kitchen Reset, revealing concerning data on the delivery of nutrition in care homes

Lakeland Dairies launches new report, The Care Kitchen Reset, revealing concerning data on the delivery of nutrition in care homes

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Women ‘blocked from the board’ in social care despite forming majority of workforce

Care UK and Barchester kick off £47m care home developments across Southern England

Care UK and Barchester kick off £47m care home developments across Southern England

Burstow: Clear choices on entitlement, funding and responsibility needed to reform social care

Burstow: Clear choices on entitlement, funding and responsibility needed to reform social care

Care home occupancy remains uneven across England

Care home occupancy remains uneven across England

Northern Ireland care group ordered to freeze takeover

Northern Ireland care group ordered to freeze takeover

Single patient record could lead to safer care for dementia patients, says geriatrician leader

Single patient record could lead to safer care for dementia patients, says geriatrician leader

CQC to introduce ‘Return to Good’ assessments for care homes with long‑standing ratings

CQC to introduce ‘Return to Good’ assessments for care homes with long‑standing ratings

Nourish to add electronic medication record later this year

Nourish to add electronic medication record later this year

Lakeland Dairies launches new report, The Care Kitchen Reset, revealing concerning data on the delivery of nutrition in care homes

Lakeland Dairies launches new report, The Care Kitchen Reset, revealing concerning data on the delivery of nutrition in care homes

Take part in a quick survey about care home furniture

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White Oaks launches specialist procurement service

White Oaks launches specialist procurement service

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