The proportion of adults receiving local authority-funded care in residential and nursing homes has continued to fall as the number supported to stay at home has risen, according to the latest official figures.
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COVER STORY: Why personalised mealtimes matter more but are harder to provide
A collaborative research report by apetito and Care England underlines the increasing importance of mealtimes to care home residents’ wellbeing and health outcomes. James Leigh, General Manager for Care Homes at apetito gives an overview.
Care Show London 2026: Capital’s biggest care celebration returns
Care Show London 2026, taking place on 29–30 April at Excel London, opens its doors to the entire care community for its third consecutive year in the capital. Matthew Moore, show manager, highlights what is on offer and what visitors can expect from this year’s event.
Food sector trends: cost pressures, conscious choices, and culinary creativity
Rachael Venditti, development manager at allmanhall, explains how care homes can – and must – align their catering operations with their sustainability goals, while not compromising on quality
Designing futureproofed care facilities for an ageing population
David Tibbs, senior partner at ORA Architects, explains how a Passivhaus-standard Bedfordshire development is leading the way for the next generation of care homes
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Care Roadshows - Scotland
Hampden Park Stadium, Glasgow
21st April 2026
Care Show London
ExCel, London
29 April 2026 - 30 April 2026
Care Roadshows - North West
Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool
12th May 2026
Care Roadshows - Midlands
Villa Park Stadium, Birmingham
14th May 2025
Care Innovation Summit
Business Design Centre, London.
11th June 2026
Care Roadshows South
Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom
13th October 2026