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Government expands Healthy Babies support, boosts adult social care workforce and backs NHS action on violence against women.
Baroness Louise Casey's independent commission on adult social care is inviting people to join public panels as part of the Big Conversation on Care.
Minister Alison McGovern delivered the keynote speech at the Alzheimer's Society Conference 2026 in London, highlighting the government's action on dementia.
New neighbourhood health investment partnership to bring care closer to home and tackle health inequalities.
Health and Social Care Secretary announces faster access to care and support for motor neurone disease patients during a visit to the Rob Burrow Centre.
The Prime Minister has set out his commitment to end decades of political drift on social care and fix the system so that it gives people dignity, security and support when they need it most.
New negotiating body to be set up as part of the first ever adult social care fair pay agreement, representing millions of care workers.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
First ever cross-government action plan to support unpaid carers published.
Government announces 10 Year Capital Plan to modernise NHS buildings, upgrade GP surgeries and bring more care closer to patients’ homes.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care updates Baroness Casey of Blackstock on progress against her initial recommendations.
NHS deploys specialist teams and expands urgent care services to tackle corridor care, cut waits and ease A&E pressure, targeting worst-affected trusts.
The government will better protect and strengthen the visiting rights for people in health and care settings, following a review of Regulation 9A.
Around 80,000 people will be better supported in the community following a 5.4% increase in funding for nursing care.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care responds to Baroness Casey of Blackstock’s recommendations for immediate action on adult social care.
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.
Social work students to receive targeted financial support, under plans set out in a consultation launched by the government today (6 February 2026).
Four in 5 care providers now use digital social care records, helping almost 90% of people who draw on care.
The Minister of State for Care, Stephen Kinnock spoke at the Hospice UK conference, launching the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Modern Service Framework.
Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted's Chief Inspector, spoke at the 2025 Young Carers Futures Conference in London.
Government to launch a consultation in 2026 on Liberty Protection Safeguards to improve safeguarding for vulnerable people.
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