Older people in danger of being left behind by social care reform
The UK housing with care sector has issued an urgent challenge to the Labour Party, warning that older people are…
Fund to recruit international nurses
NHS bosses have announced a £28m fund to support international nurses and midwives who are ‘waiting in the wings’ to…
Surge in smokers trying to quit
This year’s Stoptober campaign is calling on smokers to quit ahead of flu season. This Stoptober, smokers in England are being…
App for student and newly qualified nurses
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has launched RCN Starting Out, a dedicated app and new section of its website aimed…
Staffordshire pauses care home refurbishment plans
Staffordshire County Council has agreed to put plans to refurbish a 38-bed care home on hold, while it evaluates the…
Winter care plan a ‘welcome start’ say directors
Social care directors have warned that while the government’s new winter care plan is a ‘welcome start’ there is ‘still…
Labour calls for care workers to be paid the Real Living Wage
The Labour Party has called on the government to guarantee all social care workers be paid at least the Real…
Why social care matters at Essex County Council
Social care has always been at the forefront of most local authorities, but recent events have highlighted the vital role…
