Social Care

Scottish Government must invest in social care in this Budget The Scottish Herald09:27
NIHR launches £25 million funding to decarbonise the health and social care system National Institute for Health Research14:31
New social care and NHS leadership framework to launch next year Nursing in Practice13:05
Reforms to council funding announced Government Business10:51
The government's vision for adult social care GOV.UK (Press Release)16:59
Councils to receive delayed £22.6m in adult social care innovation funding Community Care12:53
Breakdown of Health and Social care savings: FOI release The Scottish Government10:59

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In the last 4 hours
SNP budget is 'deeply disappointing' for mental health services after funding reduction Scottish Daily Express12:04
In the last 7 days
The vicious cycle of care Nation.Cymru20:43 6-Dec-24
Weekly update: the impact of the Scottish Budget on Homelessness, Child Poverty, Social Care and more… Fraser of Allander Institute16:35 6-Dec-24
£200 million towards Scottish health and social care Health Business16:24 6-Dec-24
Ethics, evidence and shifting public policy: navigating the assisted dying debate The Nuffield Trust11:51 6-Dec-24
Additional funding to support local authorities Welsh Government (Press Release)10:20 6-Dec-24
Raising the weekly maximum charge for adult non-residential care and support Welsh Government (Press Release)10:13 6-Dec-24
Ofsted Annual Report Highlights Strain on Education and Social Care Sect... Public Sector Executive07:04 6-Dec-24
'Adult social care crisis' - Deepening black hole in Telford Council finances eats up more of its rainy day reserves Shropshire Star06:19 6-Dec-24
SNP Budget 'will kill people', warns Scottish Care The Scotsman06:04 6-Dec-24
Health chiefs looking for help to plug £27m funding gap Dunfermline Press00:35 6-Dec-24
Health and social care body welcomes NHS complaints overhaul Yahoo! UK & Ireland23:13 5-Dec-24
LGA calls for 10-year plan for adult social care to match NHS strategy Local Government Association (Press Release)20:19 5-Dec-24
Council makes major announcement on plans to introduce care charges Barrhead News19:54 5-Dec-24
How can the healthcare shift from hospital to community be achieved? MPs to explore The United Kingdom Parliament17:34 5-Dec-24
Council puts off decision on social care charges BBC17:22 5-Dec-24
Controversial East Renfrewshire social care charges paused until budget 'facts' known Glasgow Live16:32 5-Dec-24
Alarming decline in apprenticeships worsens health and social care crisis FE News.co.uk15:14 5-Dec-24
Barely a spare hospital bed as social care capacity falls, RCN warns Nursing in Practice15:13 5-Dec-24
Why NIHR has made inclusion a key condition of our funding National Institute for Health Research14:42 5-Dec-24
Newcastle City Council sets out budget proposals for 2025-26 Newcastle City Council (Press Release)14:33 5-Dec-24
Disadvantaged children hardest hit by education and social care challenges, warns Ofsted Children & Young People Now13:11 5-Dec-24
Chancellor urged to reconsider National Insurance shift to avert social care crisis Scottish Housing News11:34 5-Dec-24
Chancellor to reconsider National Insurance shift to avert social care crisis Scottish Housing News11:24 5-Dec-24
National Data Guardian 2023-2024 report GOV.UK (Press Release)11:18 5-Dec-24
Housing CEO urges Chancellor to reconsider National Insurance shift Third Force News11:16 5-Dec-24
Navigating skills challenges in Health and Social Care. Ep5 Unlocking Opportunities FE News.co.uk10:49 5-Dec-24
Ofsted annual report 2023/24 Ofsted10:22 5-Dec-24
Ofsted annual report 2023/24: education, children’s services and skills Ofsted10:22 5-Dec-24
Ofsted annual report: education and social care serving most children well, but system pressures bite for most… GOV.UK (Press Release)10:21 5-Dec-24
Local partnership wins ‘NHS Team of the Year’ at prestigious awards Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust (Press Release)10:07 5-Dec-24
Monthly statistics for adult social care (England) GOV.UK (Press Release)09:45 5-Dec-24
Adult social care in England, monthly statistics: December 2024 GOV.UK (Press Release)09:36 5-Dec-24
Bridgend pioneers’ telecare digital switchover in social care Bridgend-Local.co.uk09:17 5-Dec-24
12-hour 999 waits and patients treated in converted toilet in NHS winter crisis i News08:12 5-Dec-24
Disabled Bromsgrove child had to live in an unsuitable home because of councils errors Bromsgrove Standard, Worcestershire06:37 5-Dec-24
Stockport: council on 'difficult decisions' needed to reduce social care spending Manchester World06:11 5-Dec-24
States step in with a service saving grant for Autism Guernsey Bailiwick Express - Jersey04:40 5-Dec-24
County Durham funding issues worsen as council warns of 'financial ruin' The Northern Echo23:47 4-Dec-24
‘Burnout is real’: Rare access to the frontline of children’s social services ITV18:23 4-Dec-24
Mum's concern over council social care charges BBC17:29 4-Dec-24
Record investment to support health & social care The Scottish Government17:27 4-Dec-24
Major boost to care provision in people’s homes is improving independent living and quality of life Stoke-on-Trent City Council (Press Release)16:17 4-Dec-24
£1bn boost to adult social care funding ‘not enough to cover costs’, warn leaders Community Care15:01 4-Dec-24
Lewes Lib Dems urge County Council to protect ‘vital social care facility’ in Lewes after… SussexWorld12:54 4-Dec-24
Falkirk social care group must find a way to achieve £20 million of budget savings The Falkirk Herald12:46 4-Dec-24
Ministerial health and social care summits: reports Welsh Government (Press Release)12:39 4-Dec-24
Create 10-Year "Standalone Plan" To Fix Social Care, Say Local Leaders PoliticsHome12:24 4-Dec-24
Lawrie’s Back (Again) Gef11:56 4-Dec-24
Budget will have 'catastrophic' impact on North Wales hospitals North Wales Chronicle08:01 4-Dec-24
Wales social care leaders warn over funding shortfalls North Wales Chronicle07:38 4-Dec-24
Wolverhampton City council ordered to pay £600 to mum after 18-month wait for special education plan Express & Star06:20 4-Dec-24
Council facing ‘an extremely serious financial position’ Swindon Borough Council (Press Release)00:34 4-Dec-24
techUK at the 2024 National Children and Adult Services Conference techUK22:42 3-Dec-24
East Renfrewshire care charges could 'reduce opportunities' for disabled people Glasgow Live17:34 3-Dec-24
Proposal for future of council day centre agreed Waltham Forest Council (Press Release)16:27 3-Dec-24
Bringing care closer to home: three questions that need answering The Nuffield Trust16:15 3-Dec-24
Council budget proposals impacted by rising social care costs South Leeds Life15:30 3-Dec-24
Closure of Abbey House Museum and 'pay as you feel' charges proposed by Leeds City Council for… Yorkshire Evening Post15:15 3-Dec-24
Leeds council annual budget proposals looking to deliver approximately £106.4million of further … Harrogate Informer15:05 3-Dec-24
Council says ‘difficult decisions’ needed as it plans to reduce £130m annual social care bill Manchester Evening News15:04 3-Dec-24
Council tax hike plan as social care demands rise BBC14:57 3-Dec-24
Leeds council annual budget proposals impacted by rising social care costs Leeds City Council (Press Release)14:44 3-Dec-24
Nottinghamshire hosts first ever Proud to Care Awards for social care Nottinghamshire County Council (Press Release)13:31 3-Dec-24
Get up to speed with the law on adult safeguarding Community Care13:22 3-Dec-24
Care home residents urge MP to tackle social care crisis with action Haslemere Herald, Surrey11:51 3-Dec-24
East Dunbartonshire health services launch consultation amid cuts Glasgow Evening Times10:55 3-Dec-24
Newham Council approves report looking at the health impact of population growth Newham Council (Press Release)10:36 3-Dec-24
Perth and Kinross Council propose council tax rise to protect health and social care, education and tackle poverty Scottish Housing News10:10 3-Dec-24
Evaluating the implementation of Right Care, Right Person GOV.UK (Press Release)09:36 3-Dec-24
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government announce new funding for social care-Test Family Law05:33 3-Dec-24
Swinney told to tackle delayed discharge 'disaster' in Scottish budget The Scottish Herald00:23 3-Dec-24
Health and Social Care Committee question Lord Darzi on his report on the state of the NHS The United Kingdom Parliament23:05 2-Dec-24
Children’s social care: Education Committee re-opens inquiry The United Kingdom Parliament20:02 2-Dec-24
MPs want to hear people’s experiences of children’s social care The United Kingdom Parliament20:02 2-Dec-24
Budget reaction: Education Committee Chair on childcare and social care announcements The United Kingdom Parliament20:02 2-Dec-24
Children’s social care: Education Committee to investigate if Govt’s reforms are going far and fast enough The United Kingdom Parliament20:02 2-Dec-24
'Very fit' 54-year-old died at home from 'treatable' condition after five 999 calls Cornwall Live18:05 2-Dec-24
Major drop in health and care worker visas following rule change Nursing in Practice16:03 2-Dec-24
Government announces new money for Children’s Social Care Family Law Week15:21 2-Dec-24
Bucks Council calls 'insufficient' adult social care funding a 'disgrace' Bucks Herald15:17 2-Dec-24
Minister of State for Care delivers speech on vision for adult social care reform Thomson Reuters - Practical Law15:03 2-Dec-24
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government announce new funding for social care Family Law14:56 2-Dec-24
"Living with dementia is life-changing, but it doesn't have to be life-defining" – Council hosts citywide Dementia… Sheffield City Council (Press Release)14:07 2-Dec-24
Toddler who drowned victim of ‘gross’ social care failure LocalGov12:44 2-Dec-24
Adult social care in England, monthly statistics: December 2025 GOV.UK (Press Release)12:15 2-Dec-24
Shared Lives: mutually assured support GOV.UK12:12 2-Dec-24
Changes to social care contributions on the agenda Punchline Magazine11:11 2-Dec-24
East Dunbartonshire consults on health and social care services Scottish Housing News10:23 2-Dec-24
Report highlights Coventry’s financial budget challenge Coventry City Council (Press Release)10:20 2-Dec-24
Care costs row between County Hall and the NHS Yahoo! UK & Ireland10:07 2-Dec-24
Hidden costs, broken systems:fixing the UK’s social care crisis Raconteur09:53 2-Dec-24
Scottish Government must invest in social care in this Budget The Scottish Herald09:27 2-Dec-24
Social Care Institute enters GenAI partnership UKAuthority05:45 2-Dec-24
Only proper funding can rescue social care Yahoo! UK & Ireland17:02 1-Dec-24
Near-daily battle over whether Lancashire County Council or NHS should foot the bill for care costs Blog Preston09:12 1-Dec-24
Councils try to stop the 'grotification' of London BBC08:20 1-Dec-24
Care cuts branded a 'bonfire of services' BBC07:23 1-Dec-24
In the last month
Care home previously placed into 'special measures' is now stamped 'good' Teesside Live13:38 30-Nov-24
Council rapped by ombudsman 'once again' after being too slow to implement recommendations Teesside Live12:58 30-Nov-24
Anna Dixon: meet the new Shipley MP who has an MBE for social care work Yorkshire Post10:49 30-Nov-24
Students triumph at WorldSkills Competition, bringing home gold and silver medals Fenland Citizen06:01 30-Nov-24
Grant will invest extra £250mn into early family support services Children & Young People Now17:24 29-Nov-24
Bishop Sarah responds to Commons debate on assisted suicide The Church of England (Press Release)16:23 29-Nov-24
The dangerous road to assisted death Morning Star16:19 29-Nov-24
Warwickshire councillors warned that £15 million black hole in adult social care support is… Warwickshire World16:15 29-Nov-24
Work of AMR Pharmacists recognised at the Welsh Senedd Royal Pharmaceutical Society (Press Release)15:32 29-Nov-24
Why there is a 'daily fight' over care costs between Lancashire County Council and the NHS Blackpool Gazette13:15 29-Nov-24
New social care and NHS leadership framework to launch next year Nursing in Practice13:05 29-Nov-24
Bevan Commission launches ‘silly rules’ initiative to improve care across Wales The Pembrokeshire Herald12:47 29-Nov-24
Medical equipment amnesty Essex County Council (Press Release)12:31 29-Nov-24
More cash for needy areas in council funding reform North East Bylines12:24 29-Nov-24
Rbwm defends 'requires improvement' rating for adult social care Maidenhead Advertiser, Berkshire12:22 29-Nov-24
Reforms to council funding announced Government Business10:51 29-Nov-24
Secretary of State commits to first ever Men’s Health Strategy Clinical Services Journal10:01 29-Nov-24

      
            
      
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