Call to review mileage reimbursement rates as fuel costs rise

Rising fuel costs are ‘significantly impacting’ the ability of care workers to carry out their role. Research by the Care Workers’ Charity (CWC), based on...

Evaran launches to streamline care management

Care technology platform Evaran has been launched bringing together software providers CareLineLive, MOA Benchmarking and Health Metrics. The company will support care providers to manage...

Court fines care provider over safety failures

A provider has been ordered to pay £37,000 after a resident died getting out of a care home from a first-floor window. Mr and Mrs...

Nobi introduces badge to improve visibility of care delivery

Nobi has launched a wearable badge for carers to support better visibility and co-ordination of care delivery across services. The Nobi badge is a connected,...

Heatwaves impacting health of care home residents, study shows

The increasing number and intensity of heatwaves has impacted the health of care and nursing home residents in England, according to a study. Care homes...

CCH Group awarded extra care housing contract in Plymouth

Homecare provider CCH Group has been awarded an extra care housing contract by Plymouth City Council. It will deliver care and support across five schemes...

Care sector reports highest number of modern slavery cases

Reports of modern slavery across the UK have climbed to their highest level on record, with the care sector reporting the highest number of...

Overseas care workers could leave UK under visa changes, survey shows

More than two-thirds of overseas care workers in the UK (69%) would leave or consider leaving the country if the government introduces a 15-year...

Maria Mallaband partners with Myley on day trips for residents

Maria Mallaband Care Group (MMCG) is investing £100,000 in a partnership with tour provider Myley to offer more adventurous day trips for its residents. The...

Almost half of CWC grants going towards essential daily living costs

The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) awarded 864 grants totalling £366,316, its Impact Report 2025 shows. The grants supported individuals to remain in work, maintain housing,...