Cera launches clinical trials programme

Cera is launching a programme to make it easier for over-65s to take part in clinical trials for conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes,...

Cera sets up coalition to tackle economic inactivity

Cera is leading a drive to create jobs for thousands of economically inactive and unemployed working-age adults by arming them with tech and digital...

Commissioner to explore charging rates of children’s support services

The Children’s Commissioner for England plans to explore the need for greater market regulation in the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system to...

Failings at CQC has led to ‘substantial loss of credibility’

Failings in the internal workings of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have led to a ‘substantial loss of credibility’ within the health and social...

Amber Housing undergoes rebrand

Amber Housing – provider of supported living accommodation for people with disabilities – has undergone a rebrand. With an updated logo and a streamlined digital...

Agincare launches round-the-clock customer enquiry service

Agincare will provide a 24/7 customer enquiry service as part of its digital transformation strategy. People can contact a care advisor at any time of...

Radis Community Care lands extra care contract

Radis Community Care is expanding its service provision after being awarded a contract to take on three extra care services in Bristol. The Knowle Complex...

LGA urges cross-party collaboration on tackling care workforce problems

Immediate and decisive action is needed to tackle the adult social care workforce crisis, council leaders have urged. A report published by the Local Government...

Employment measures will need funding support, say care groups

Care organisations have welcomed government plans to strengthen the rights of the workforce but are worried about the financial impact they could have on...

Social care workers feel valued but wellbeing a concern, report finds

Social care workers in Wales feel more valued for the work they do but their wellbeing is worse than the UK average. Results published by...