A new hard-hitting report from the Homecare Association reveals government cuts have caused widespread exploitative commissioning by cash-strapped councils, crippling state-funded homecare, and renews calls... Homecare Association Calls for a National Contract for Care appeared first on The Carer.

Following the success of Aberdeen FC’s Scottish Cup win, an Aberdeenshire care home is helping to support the next generation of local football players. Ellon-based... Care Home Sponsors Local Football Team To Strengthen Intergenerational Links appeared first on The Carer.

A council has said it will pay about £2.3m in refunds after overcharging people for the cost of care. Southend-on-Sea City Council has contacted residents... Council Rectifies Care Costs Charging Error appeared first on The Carer.

Across the NHS, healthcare staffing leaders are looking to reduce agency spend and find more ways to manage workforce challenges effectively. NHS Professionals National Bank offers an innovative workforce solution to health leaders appeared first on Nursing Times.

Residents at HC-One’s Ebor Court Care Home in York, North Yorkshire, celebrated World Bicycle Day (3rd June) in the most joyful and inclusive way possible—with... York Care Home Celebrates World Bicycle Day With Inclusive Bike Ride For Residents appeared first on The Carer.

Paul Edwards, chief nursing officer at Dementia UK reflects on the need for specialist dementia nursing in social care. ‘In dementia care, specialist nurses can greatly improve situations for all concerned’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Celebrations have been in full swing at Tewkesbury Fields Care Home as one of its residents reaches her 105th Birthday in style. Marian was joined... 105 Years Celebrations For Tewkesbury Fields Care Home Resident appeared first on The Carer.

Social care providers across York and North Yorkshire, whether members of the Independent Care Group (ICG) or not, are being urged to attend one of... Care Providers to Consider Action Over Unsustainable Fee Levels appeared first on The Carer.

Patients will receive better, faster and more appropriate emergency care as the government sets out reforms to shorten waiting times and tackle persistently failing trusts. The new package of investment and reforms will improve patients’ experiences this year, including by caring for more patients in the community, rather than in hospital which is often worse […]

Nurses belonging to Unite the union will be balloted on whether they would be prepared to take strike action over the 2025-26 pay award for NHS staff. Unite to ballot nurses on strike action over 2025-26 pay deal appeared first on Nursing Times.

New figures on sexually transmitted infections have prompted calls for a sexual health strategy and greater investment in services. Latest STI data prompts calls for investment in services appeared first on Nursing Times.

Applications for cohort 27 of the Digital Health and Care Leadership Programme (DLP) are open to all health and social care settings in Scotland including health, social care, social work, housing, charities and the third sector.