The Homecare Association has written to the Minister for Employment Rights warning that a late change to the Government's new Code of Practice on trade union access to workplaces could add hundreds of millions of pounds a year to the cost of delivering homecare in England - with no funding to pay for it. New Union Access Rules Could Add Hundreds of Millions of Pounds A Year to the Cost of Homecare, Providers Warn appeared first on The Carer.

Residents and staff at a care home in Huddersfield took part in a live group exercise session led by daytime TV fitness legend, Mr Motivator (Derrick Evans). GMTV Icon Mr Motivator Brings His Famous Workout to Huddersfield Care Home appeared first on The Carer.

Rose Lodge care home, in Wisbech, was full celebrations for not one but two of their staff who celebrated 15 and 25 years of service respectively. Staff Have Double Celebration for Milestone Service at Rose Lodge Care Home appeared first on The Carer.

New polling published by Alzheimer’s Society reveals strong public backing for urgent government action on dementia, with concern over whether the country is prepared for... Public Backs Urgent Action on Dementia as Alzheimer’s Society Outlines Five Priorities for New PM appeared first on The Carer.

Lilian Irish reflects on her experiences as a nurse, the value of the profession and the ongoing need to strengthen the voice of nursing. ‘We do so much more than we sometimes give ourselves credit for’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

The long-term future of the role of England’s chief nurse for adult social care remains unclear, as the current incumbent gets ready to step down from the position without a direct replacement. Unclear future for England’s social care chief nurse role appeared first on Nursing Times.

Most new nursing and midwifery graduates in Wales have now been found band 5 positions, according to sector leaders in the country, following weeks of uncertainty for many. ‘Intensive work’ continuing in Wales to find new nurses jobs appeared first on Nursing Times.

The loss of a relative or beloved friend can be one of the hardest moments in anyone’s life, yet every year too many people are left to navigate grief without any support. Good end of life care is not only vital for those in their final months or days - it must also include helping those left behind. Why Bereavement Support Must Be Part Of Good End Of Life Care appeared first on The Carer.

As Baroness Casey prepares to publish the first report of her Independent Commission on Adult Social Care, new analysis from the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) shows... Caring for Family Pushes More Women Out of Work in London Than Anywhere Else in Britain appeared first on The Carer.

Colleagues, residents and visitors at Dale Park Care Home in Southport, Merseyside, have come together to raise hundreds of pounds for Queenscourt Hospice... Dale Park Raises Hundreds for Queenscourt Hospice appeared first on The Carer.

Residents from Signature at Hendon Hall enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime evening meeting England football legend Sir Geoff Hurst at a special retro World Cup-themed event in London. Signature at Hendon Hall Residents Meet Sir Geoff Hurst at Retro World Cup Event appeared first on The Carer.

Local authority leaders have an historic opportunity to rebuild public trust in local services through local government reforms, says the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman. Devolution is a Once-In-A-Generation Chance to Fix Broken Public Services Says Ombudsman appeared first on The Carer.