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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Why London councils want more Spending Review cash

Funding for social care in Barnet has significantly increased, highlighting the demand for better support in adult social care.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Care providers say overseas worker crackdown 'short-sighted'

The government is halting overseas recruitment of care workers, exacerbating existing staffing crises in social care without resolving underlying issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

AI tools used by English councils downplay women's health issues, study finds

The study found that when using Google's AI tool Gemma, language such as disabled, unable and complex appeared significantly more often in descriptions of men than women.
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Trump and the global rise of fascist anti-psychiatry

Despite spending more on psychiatric services and prescribing psychiatric medications at a higher rate than almost any other nation, mental health in the United States over the last two decades has only been getting worse.
Mental health
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Minimum level of retirement income needed to prevent surge in pensioner poverty'

The UK's pensioners face increased poverty without urgent reform and a guaranteed minimum income for retirement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Reform-led Durham county council scraps climate emergency pledge

The motion to rescind the climate emergency declaration in Durham has been condemned as a very dark day for the authority. The council has shifted its focus to a County Durham care emergency instead.
UK politics
#immigration
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

Council launches new carers strategy after listening to almost 4,000 carers

The three-year strategy will be rolled out this autumn and reflects the voices of nearly 4,000 carers, according to Lucia das Neves, the council's cabinet member for health, social care and wellbeing.
Public health
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Reform council leader urges Labour to reconsider curbs on care worker visas

Tighter visa rules for health and care workers risk significant staff loss in Kent's care homes.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

We are heading for significant tax rises, warns OBR, as UK debt outlook darkens

UK faces economic challenges with a dip in GDP and rising government debt projections.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Reform UK hires ex-Tory MP who was suspended for using racist language

Anne Marie Morris, a former Conservative MP suspended for using the N-word, was hired by Reform UK to lead social care policy.
Parenting
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'Over 10 years later, I still suffer from panic attacks' - people who were in child residential care tell of troubles they faced in system

Children in care often feel more like case files than individuals; their voices need to be prioritized in system reforms.
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
3 months ago

Ilford house planned to become care home

Wellspring Care Homes Ltd has identified a clear need for a care home in Ilford, responding to the local shortage of such accommodations.
UK news
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Skilled visa rules, deportations and higher fees: what's in the immigration white paper

The new immigration policy aims to reduce net migration and tighten skilled worker visa qualifications.
London startup
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago

How local authorities are using private home care models to improve community care - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Innovative practices in home care can significantly enhance service quality and affordability.
Local ownership in home care franchises allows customization to community needs.
Food & drink
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
4 months ago

The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has launched the NACC National Awards 2025

Nominations for the NACC National Awards 2025 are open until June 30, celebrating excellence in care catering across various categories.
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