The NHS is reminding the public to continue coming forward for care as normal over the last 2 days of strike action this weekend. This period of industrial action by resident doctors began at 7am on Wednesday 17 November and will continue until 7am on Monday 22 November. Despite rising flu cases and other winter […]

Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) demonstrated today outside the headquarters of a major private health provider in response to its decision to close one of its facilities in London. RCN members protest after closure of independent provider facility appeared first on Nursing Times.

Hundreds of workers travelled to Parliament earlier this week from around the country to push for a reversal of immigration plans that would make it... Care Workers Lobby Parliament appeared first on The Carer.

Kerry Haycox explores the lived experience of becoming a temporary wheelchair user, highlighting daily struggles with accessibility, the weight of societal indifference, financial and bureaucratic barriers, the importance of kindness and advocacy, and why systemic change is needed to make accessibility more than just a promise. ‘Perils of being a wheelchair user and appreciation of being able-bodied’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Playing soothing live music in intensive care units can help parents bond with their baby, according to those behind a music-based charity initiative. How lullabies can potentially help babies and parents in intensive care appeared first on Nursing Times.

England’s councils will have almost £78 billion made available for essential services next year with more money going to places with the greatest need under... £78bn for Councils in Turning Point Settlement to Cut Deprivation appeared first on The Carer.

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,... Care UK Becomes Second Largest Provider Following Major Acquisition appeared first on The Carer.

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... Immigration Rule Changes Set to Reduce Care Sector Workforce by Tens of Thousands appeared first on The Carer.

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%... Frailty + Depression Likely Boost Dementia Risk in Older People Research Reveals appeared first on The Carer.

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... Southwark Care Home Welcomes Danish Minister on Fact-Finding Visit appeared first on The Carer.

Successive governments have failed to focus on the issues raised by an ageing society. Raising the State Pension Age, which governments of all hues have... UK is Unprepared for an Ageing Society, Facing Increasing Costs and a Shrinking Tax Base appeared first on The Carer.

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