The @carequalitycomm.bsky.social has published its annual report and accounts for 2024/25 including details about the organisation’s performance over that period.

In her statement to parliament yesterday, The Chancellor announced they would increase the mileage rate by 10p and also freeze the 5p cut in fuel duty until the end of the year.

New @skillsforcare.bsky.social report highlights inequity faced by people from global majority colleagues working in social care www.skillsforcare.org.uk/news-and-eve...

This fact sheet, published yesterday, explains how the Health Bill will enable the creation of a single patient record.

🌟We’re delighted to announce we have released our 2025 Annual Impact Report, celebrating a great year of programmes, partnerships, and positive change in the sector. ➡️Read the full report here: myhomelife.org.uk/impact-2025 #MHLEAnnualReport2025 #CareInnovation #MyHomeLifeEngland

Our new briefing sets out eight insights for the forthcoming NHS workforce plan. Success depends on realistic productivity assumptions, stronger management, effective use of technology, and action on training, retention, and pay. Read more ⬇️

‘AI adoption is dependent on a few culture carriers and culture warriors holding it in organisations, and they’re very often not at the top.’ We’ve spoken to nearly 60 health and care leaders about the opportunities and challenges presented by AI. This is what they said: https://bit.ly/4tF15ie

To support stakeholders with hot weather communications this year, @ukhsa.bsky.social has updated its communications toolkit. It includes some new messaging on staying safe from direct sun. Link to the toolkit and who's at risk: www.careprovideralli... #socialcare #WeatherReady #BeatTheHeat #toolkit

The Regulator has published additional information about the tools and processes it has developed to support it to continue its assessments of how local authorities are meeting their duties under Part 1 of the Care Act (2014).

New findings from Alzheimer's Society reveal that dementia patients routinely face prolonged delays to diagnosis, followed by gaps and stark inequalities in treatment and support - highlighting the need for the same focus and urgency seen in other major conditions.

Two major DHSC contracts to strengthen the adult social care workforce have been awarded to Skills for care www.skillsforcare.or...

Baroness Casey spoke at the Carers UK UK conference, on what the Independent Commission has heard from unpaid carers across England, including the emotional, practical and financial pressures many people face while supporting loved ones.

Impact assessments and other information relating to the Health Bill, which was introduced in the House of Commons on 14 May 2026.

Frontline workers, clinicians & mental health experts are being invited to share their views on how to transform mental health care for children & adults in England, as gov launches a Call for Evidence to shape its cross-government Mental Health Strategy.

Frontline workers, clinicians & mental health experts are being invited to share their views on how to transform mental health care for children & adults in England, as gov launches a Call for Evidence to shape its cross-government Mental Health Strategy.

Yesterday, the King delivered his speech outlining the UK government's planned new laws for the next Parliamentary session. Read it here: www.gov.uk/governmen... Background briefing notes covering all bills announced in the King's Speech here:

HMRC is aware that promoters are marketing ‘Bills of Exchange’ as an alternative way to pay HMRC liabilities. These schemes are particularly marketed to the recruitment and temporary labour sectors. HMRC does not accept Bills of Exchange as a valid form of payment.

Hondius Hantavirus: information for the ASC sector Risk to wider UK population is currently assessed as v low. DHSC has confirmed is not anticipating an impact on ASC. Providers should continue to follow existing infection prevention & control guidance. Links & more info: www.careprovideralli...

Work offers a lifeline to unpaid carers but nearly half may cut their hours or quit without better support according to a new report from Carers UK www.carersuk.org/pre... #socialcare #carers

SENSITISE is a national research project that aims to understand what people in social care value in the technologies they use, commission or deliver. Details of how to get involved here: sensitise.leeds.ac.uk/ #socialcare #technology #survey

'NHS continuing healthcare: giving consent for information-sharing' and 'NHS continuing healthcare: consent form for sharing information' have been added to guidance and resources relating to NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care.

This briefing, commissioned by Citizens Advice, finds that welfare advice in inpatient and community mental health is essential to effective care and recovery. www.centreformentalh... #mentalhealth #socialcare

Congratulations to our member @ncfcareforum.bsky.social, the membership organisation, and the leading voice, for not-for-profit social care and support providers for achieving Cyber Essentials accrediation.

This week is Mental Health Awareness week. Throughout the week, our member @assocmhp.bsky.social, the national voice of mental health charities providing services in England and Wales, is sharing examples of the positive impact its members are making.

An interesting viewpoint from Mr Preet Shergill: Can AI make social care human again? What technology can genuinely do for the people at the heart of care

This Care Workers' Charity survey on the impact of fuel costs found: - 52.94% said rising fuel costs are significantly impacting their ability to carry out their role. - 30.88% said they are affected to some degree. - 2.94% said they were not affected at all.

This thought piece from The King's Fund explores how the NHS, life sciences and medtech sectors can better translate national innovation into real-world delivery, patient benefit and economic growth.

From singing & dancing, to magic tricks, the care sector is full of talent. Whether you're a resident in a care home, a care home worker, a care sector supplier, or a performer in a care home - your talent deserves the spotlight! Apply now for Care Sector’s Got Talent 2026

Millions of Brits are in debt but stigma remains. Here's why dealing with debts doesn't mean that you have failed #bigissuetalksmoney

For #DyingMattersWeek this week, Dr Pippa Collins shares details of her recent QI project focused on dying well with frailty for the BGS blog. Have a read here:

Disability rights groups criticise government's failure to produce Easy Read versions of Mental Health Act documents

Why end of life conversations matter more than ever: new Skills for care resources and Dying Matters Week 2026

The Timms Review has announced a wider programme of evidence-gathering & public engagement inviting disabled people, Disabled People’s Organisations, carers, practitioners, clinicians, researchers & other experts to share evidence. Closes 28 May 2026.

A new grass roots campaign has been launched calling for targeted Employer NI relief for frontline care workers, the fair cost of care to be independently calculated and funded, & the Government to back British care providers through a new ‘British Care Fund’.

Caring Matters is a week long spotlight on caring across the BBC. From Saturday 23 May until Saturday 30 May, the BBC will shine a light on the experiences of carers and the role they play in families and communities across the country. www.bbc.com/mediacen... #socialcare

With devolved and local elections fast approaching, it's worth refreshing yourself on the different electoral systems across the UK - How they work, and what effects they have: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/el...

New resource! Deconditioning is a major and preventable contributor to loss of independence among older adults. It is not an inevitable consequence of ageing - it is preventable and reversible.

👉New #HLINblog from 2025/26 #FutureLeaders cohort explores shared learning across housing & public health ➕ how diverse, non-linear leadership journeys show no single formula for effective leadership. Read Megan's blog & apply to the 2026/27 programme today: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Taking...

This working paper examines the real-world pressures this creates for the sector and the care providers, particularly smaller organisations, who must navigate complex and ever-changing immigration rules while continuing to deliver safe, high-quality care.

An interesting blog post from Natasha Curry at Nuffield Trust looking at why social care reform has proven so politically toxic over the years www.nuffieldtrust.or... #socialcare

Towards a Model Neighbourhood: Next steps on implementing neighbourhood health. Produced by NHS Alliance & PPL the report draws on current learning to provide a practical guide for systems, places and neighbourhoods looking to make progress now.

From energy bills & medication shortages, to the increased cost of security, our member ARC England has shared its members experiences on the impact of the Middle East conflict on social care providers

The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has launched its Care Equity Evidence Hub—an online resource bringing together research, data, and practice evidence to address inequities in social care. www.scie.org.uk/news... #socialcare #resource

There’s still time to apply for a proxy vote for the 7 May elections (deadline: 28 April). This means that if you can’t vote in person, someone you trust can for you. Our guide helps make voting more accessible 👇 amhp.org.uk/voting-guide... #MentalHealth #VotingRights #LocalElections

Age Irrelevance's Future Homes report demonstrates how a new Housing Strategy can play a pivotal role in shaping the UK’s future economy. The report sets out a practical, economically sound blueprint for housebuilders, governments and investors. 🔗Read on: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Housing...

🆕 Can social care ever become a true political priority? With Baroness Casey calling for a “moment of reckoning” for the sector, @natashacurry.bsky.social looks at how social care reform has been so politically toxic over the years. www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-item/ca...

Our latest 'Cancer in the UK' report outlines the factors behind the rise in cancer cases and highlights the key areas we need to focus on to prevent, detect and treat cancer more effectively. Full analysis on our website: bit.ly/3OFEO4D

The English devolution bill: small but important steps on public health. As government moves to give mayors a clearer role in improving health, our comment sets out some key lessons from DevoLab for how mayors can tackle inequalities: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/article/comm...

Our member, @ncfcareforum.bsky.social's roundtable acted as a very valuable exchange highlighting the vital role of not-for-profit care and support.

Have your say! Care providers and suppliers of digital social care records are invited to share their views on what are the barriers to safe, effective information sharing. Give feedback here: imperial.eu.qualtric... #socialcare #digitalrecords