There's still time to book onto our 'From Policy to Practice: Mental Health Act 2025' webinar this Wed, 4 March, 1 -2:30pm. It will focus on good implementation, what needs to change, & how providers can influence local & national approaches. Details here: www.careprovideralli...

As part of our series of contributions from the care sector to support the COVID-19 Day of Reflection, here we share @CareWorkersCharity Thank You Wall, and the vital role the Charity played in supporting the workforce throughout the pandemic. www.careprovideralli...

Local Government at Its ‘Financially Weakest’, Warns LGA Ahead of Spring Statement https://thecareruk.com/local-government-at-its-financially-weakest-warns-lga-ahead-of-spring-statement/# Adult_Social_Care# Care# Care_Homes# Care_Providers

1/ Today the Inquiry is hearing from representatives of key workers.

Housing is one of the main reasons council budgets are so stretched. But radical action could turn things around.

With this report revealing around a third of the public think that social care is provided by the NHS and/or free, it clearly shows the low public understanding of adult social care. #socialcare

Exciting news! The Care Workers' Charity just launched 'Centring Care Workers: A Guide.' How can this help improve care quality? #CareWorkers https://thecareruk.com/the-care-workers-charity-launches-centring-care-workers-a-guide-championing-frontline-voices-in-adult-social-care/

The national flu vaccination programme 2026 to 2027 letter has been published today setting out the eligibility, timing and vaccines to be used this autumn/winter. Full details here: www.gov.uk/governmen... #socialcare #vaccination #Flu #Health

The Skills for care latest report 'Pay in the Adult Social Care Sector in England as at December 2025' reveals reveals the care sector continues to be under mounting pressure despite modest nominal wage growth. View the report here: www.skillsforcare.or...

This NDTi research sets out the key factors local areas should consider when designing and running effective community hubs.

The recording, presentations & resources from our COVID-19 Day of Reflection - Preparing for the Day #webinar are online. Thank you to our member National Care Forum, Dep of Culture, Media & Sport, @napaactivities.bsky.social & Care Workers' Charity for presenting www.careprovideralli...

Consultation into proposed changes to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND, including early, fair support, with shared accountabilities across local partners. It closes at 11:59pm on 18 May 2026 http://www.gov.uk/go...

Many people struggle to access adult #socialcare information & advice in ways that feel clear, safe & relevant to them. The Seldom heard voices toolkit provides practical guidance for local authorities & partners seeking to support more inclusive & accessible information.

Do you want to change the future of Adult Social Care? The Care Innovation Challenge is the perfect opportunity for you! Network, ideate and innovate your brilliant ideas to improve the future of social care💚⚡ 🔗 https://careinnovationhub.org.uk/challenge/ #Challenge #SocialCare #Innovation

At its heart, advocacy is about dignity, respect, and ensuring people are heard — especially when it matters most. 🎓 Introducing the ARC Advocacy Recognition Certificate 🌟 Invest in recognition. Invest in rights. Invest in quality advocacy. 👉 bit.ly/3Mfr5AF 👉 [email protected]

🔊 Rod from ARC England is co-presenting a workshop at the LDE Conference in Birmingham on March 4! They will present the findings from the ARC Research Unit’s ‘Our Lives’ project - which saw 25 supported people being trained up as peer researchers. See the project report here - bit.ly/4awhdvt

Are you on our #MentalHealth sector map? Our mapping tool highlights support across England: ✅ To show gaps and the value of charities ✅ To connect members, partners, and policymakers Join 1,000 CQC-registered services and add your organisation: https://ow.ly/plmv50YkQSs#MentalHealth #MHEqualityNow

Do you understand the implications of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) reforms due to the Employment Rights Act? SSP will be payable from the first day of absence, & the eligible earnings threshold will be removed. Join our webinar this Thurs 26 Feb, 2:00 - 3:30 pm to find out more. www.careprovideralli...

Day of Reflection series: Caring in Covid ebook This collation of real-life stories about care, communities & leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic show how National Care Forum members rose to the challenge to support those who most needed it. Read them here: www.careprovideralli...

Findings show 2,544 deaths in England were associated with cold weather across 3 cold episodes recorded between November 2024 and January 2025. Older people were most affected, with the risk rising steeply with age, especially in those aged 85 and over

Social care - charging for care and support 2026 to 2027: local authority circular It contains information for local authorities about the social care charging arrangements for 2026 to 2027. Details here: www.gov.uk/governmen...

150,000 disabled adults to keep £400 more cash each year to help with cost of living, and £700 million to support tens of thousands of home adaptations.

Acas consultation: draft Code of Practice on time off for trade union duties and activities www.acas.org.uk/abou... #workforce #socialcare

Day of Reflection series: Sixteen Sonnets for Care These capture the extraordinary dedication of care workers with honesty and tenderness. Read more here: www.careprovideralli... Join our webinar on 19 Feb: COVID-19 Day of Reflection – Preparing for the Day. Register here: www.careprovideralli...

To support the COVID-19 #DayOfReflection, we are holding webinars, & sharing activities, stories, learnings, & legacies from across the sector. Join our 'Preparing for the Day' webinar on 19 Feb: www.careprovideralli... Find out more about our activities: www.careprovideralli...

Knowing your rights means having clear, accessible information and advice to understand your options, ask questions, and make choices that work for you. That’s what Making It Real points us towards. Making sure people have information that actually helps them live life their way. buff.ly/u0lNMvd

🚨 JUST IN: New research shows nearly 1 in 3 people don’t get the end of life care they need. This is unacceptable. Dying people deserve better. The UK government must make end of life care a priority so everyone feels cared for, comfortable and pain-free when they’re dying.

Today, the Inquiry begins public hearings for its last investigation focusing on the impact of the pandemic on society. Secretary to the Inquiry, Ben Connah, sets out what to expect from the hearings. 🎥

Dementia Carers Reaching Breaking Point as Support Systems Strain https://thecareruk.com/dementia-carers-reaching-breaking-point-as-support-systems-strain/# Care# Care_Staff# Carers# Dementia

These Big Issue Changemakers of 2026 are changing the conversation around housing and homelessness and making lives better in the UK

National care standards will underpin the National Care Service, but what should they mean in practice? SCIE’s new report tackles this question: www.scie.org.uk/app/uploads/... Read @sojanjosephmp.bsky.social's question on progress made here: questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques...

Ready for the Employment Rights Act reforms & changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)? Join our insightful webinar where we outline: what is changing & when the new rules take effect, how the reforms will affect adult #socialcare & support providers, & more. www.careprovideralli...

Care home owners, managers, frontline staff & safeguarding leads, join our webinar to discover Cyber PATH, a fully funded cyber resilience service designed to help you strengthen cyber security - without jargon or cost. - Monday 23 February, 11am - 12pm Register here: www.careprovideralli...

Our Care Where We Live campaign seeks views to help shape ASC reform. If you work in the sector or have lived experience in England, your insight can inform what #LocalGov feeds into the Casey Commission. Find out more and take part: https://orlo.uk/cVgKB#LocalGov #CWWL26

A major study led by the University of Hertfordshire has shown how linking care home data with NHS and #socialcare records can improve residents’ lives, strengthen policy decision-making and ensure critical health needs are not being missed.

Professor Sir Mike Richards has resigned as Chair of the Care Quality Commission (CQC). He has agreed to continue until another Chair can be appointed.

The Low Pay Commission's annual report sets out in full the evidence and analysis which informed recommendations for minimum wage rates from April 2026. More details and the report here: www.gov.uk/governmen... #socialcare #minimumwage

Ready for the Employment Rights Act reforms & changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)? Join our insightful webinar where we outline: what is changing & when the new rules take effect, how the reforms will affect adult #socialcare & support providers, & more. www.careprovideralli...

The Government is seeking views on a new process for employers to follow when handling flexible working requests, as well as insights on flexible working practices more broadly. Consultation closes at 11:59pm on 30 April 2026.

The Government is seeking views on 2 proposed changes to fire and rehire protections in relation to benefits and expenses, and to shift patterns. This consultation closes at 11:59pm on 1 April 2026. Details here:

From 9 February, new #carehomes and supported living services providers need to send additional documents with their registration application. This change will help CQC review your application more quickly. Details here: www.cqc.org.uk/guida...#carehomes#socialcare #caremanagers

From 9 February, new #carehomes and supported living services providers need to send additional documents with their registration application. This change will help CQC review your application more quickly. Details here: www.cqc.org.uk/guida...#carehomes#socialcare #caremanagers

CQC has new guidance for new home care (domiciliary care) applicants that want to provide specialist services for autistic people and people with a learning disability. www.cqc.org.uk/guida... #socialcare #homecare #learningdisability

The government had accepted advice on eligibility from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation for the RSV vaccination programme. www.gov.uk/governmen...

Tuberculosis notifications in England stabilise in 2025 @UKHSA is reminding people to be aware of TB symptoms to help ensure prompt testing and treatment.

The Government has extended the consultation on seeking views on changing the rules for using powered mobility devices, including powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters, on public roads and pavements to 22 April.

People waiting too long for mental health care and becoming more ill while they wait, CQC’s annual report into the use of the Mental Health Act finds.

Join us on Wed 4 March, 1–2:30 pm for our webinar exploring what the Mental Health Act 2025 means for rights-based care & implementation across systems. Learn what good implementation looks like for the #VCSE #mentalhealth sector & what needs to change. www.careprovideralli...

Our mental health sector map brings together data on mental health services in England to help identify gaps in provision, demonstrate the value of VCFSE organisations, and strengthen connections between members and policymakers. https://amhp.org.uk/mental-health-sector-mapping/ #MHEqualityNow

With the new Disability Advisory Panel and the Timms Review, both including people with lived experience, more policy decisions will be shaped by the people they affect. Is the message getting through that lived experience is essential to making policy work? What do you think?