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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.
To: Baroness Louise Casey of Blackstock DBE CB Independent Commission on…
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.
Letter from Stephen Kinnock, Minister of State for Care, setting out the priorities for adult social care this winter.
Government invests £500 million into first ever fair pay agreement in major milestone for care worker pay.
Government to roll out first neighbourhood health services in 43 places backed by £10 million.
The government will remove red tape, allowing doctors and pharmacists to prescribe flu medicines year-round to reduce winter pressures and protect the NHS.
£75 million released to modernise facilities and deliver upgrades to hospices across England, including specially adapted beds, rooms and technology.
The government hits the ground running on delivering the 10 Year Health Plan by taking the first steps in the rollout of new neighbourhood services.
Minister Smyth addressed the annual conference of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP).
Care leaders will be trained to use the latest technology to improve patient care, free up staff time and help people live independently in their own homes for longer.
Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting spoke at Unison’s annual health conference in Liverpool.
The government is set to increase funding for care homes providing nursing care in the community.
The government has confirmed the release of £25 million for upgrades and refurbishments today for hospices across England.
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