Nearly half (46%) of families say they were not told what to expect as a loved one living with dementia approached the end of their... Families ‘Left Without Support Warns Dementia UK at Launch of New Report into Palliative and End of Life Care appeared first on The Carer.

Residents at The Oaks care home in Newtown, Powys enjoyed a truly memorable day when Welsh entertainer, singer-songwriter and comedian Max Boyce dropped in for... Welsh Legend Max Boyce Brings Laughter and Song to Newtown Care Home appeared first on The Carer.

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) has launched best practice guidance to help adult social care providers deliver fair, transparent and accountable complaints... Social Care Ombudsman Launches Best Practice Guidance For Handling Self-Funder Complaints appeared first on The Carer.

Cue the music, raise the curtain and get ready for a show bursting with heart – because Homecare’s Got Talent (HCGT) is back for 2026,... Homecare’s Got Talent Returns for 2026 – Inviting Care Workers Across the UK to Take Centre Stage appeared first on The Carer.

Care homes welcome family and friends every day. Sometimes, they even receive visits from therapy dogs to support the residents’ mental health and wellbeing. However,... South Croydon Care Home Residents Welcome Visitors from the South Pole appeared first on The Carer.

Health visitors are working with unsafe caseloads in three quarters of local authorities in England, new research has found. Exclusive: Urgent  funding required to restore England’s health visitor workforce appeared first on Nursing Times.

The government is to issue guidance, and possibly even legislation, in order to ensure the visiting rights of families and friends are adhered to in health and care settings in England. Minister promises crackdown on ‘unnecessary’ barriers to patient visits appeared first on Nursing Times.

In her latest column, Helené Donnelly argues that for patient partnership to be meaningful, we must move far beyond tokenistic engagement. ‘Listening alone is not enough, action must follow’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

The Scottish Government has announced that NHS staff are set to benefit from a World Cup bank holiday, marking the achievement of the men’s national football team. NHS nursing staff in Scotland to get extra bank holiday for World Cup appeared first on Nursing Times.

Poor waste management practices are costing care homes thousands of pounds every year -and the problem is more widespread than many operators realise. Analysis by leading... Care Homes Losing Up to £8,000 a Year Through Poor Waste Management appeared first on The Carer.

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) published its Strategic Plan 2026-2029 today setting out priorities for the next three years. It supports our vision that a trusted, skilled, confident and valued workforce delivers social work, social care and children and young people services.

By Ben Erskine, Marketing Director & Co‑Owner, W&P Compliance Centre Quick Summary The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is introducing major CQC framework changes in 2026,... CQC Update – The End of the Single Assessment Framework is Coming! appeared first on The Carer.