The supported housing sector in England is facing a significant financial crisis, according to warnings from over 150 organizations, including Age UK and Refuge. These groups have alerted Prime Minister Keir Starmer that funding cuts and rising operational costs are jeopardizing the stability of supported housing services. Currently, nearly one in five supported housing units—serving […]

The Times has recently investigated Children’s mental health services in the UK and their reporting highlights a severe crisis in the UK’s child and adolescent mental health services. Over 150,000 children have been waiting more than two years for NHS mental health treatment, with a total of 609,000 under-18s on waiting lists for conditions such […]

The Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard (SC-WRES) is an initiative by Skills for Care aimed at addressing racial inequalities within England’s adult social care sector. The latest data, collected from 23 local authorities between September and November 2023, reveals significant disparities affecting staff from Black, Asian, and minoritised ethnic backgrounds compared to their white […]

Care England is advocating for a comprehensive and unified national dementia care strategy, aligning with recent recommendations from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This initiative follows the CQC’s report highlighting significant challenges faced by individuals with dementia, including difficulties in accessing timely diagnoses, inconsistent care quality, and a lack of coordinated support services . Martin […]

The UK government has announced significant changes to its immigration policy, particularly affecting the recruitment of care workers from abroad. These reforms are part of a broader strategy to reduce net migration and address exploitation within the care sector. Key Changes to Care Worker Recruitment Prioritizing Domestic Recruitment: From April 9, 2025, care providers in […]

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is undergoing significant reforms under the leadership of its new Chief Executive, Sir Julian Hartley, to address longstanding issues and restore public trust in its regulatory functions. Key Reforms and Initiatives Leadership Overhaul: Sir Julian Hartley has acknowledged that the CQC has “lost its way,” citing outdated inspection reports and […]

The Casey Commission is an independent body established by the UK government in January 2025 to spearhead a comprehensive reform of adult social care in England. Chaired by Baroness Louise Casey, the commission aims to lay the groundwork for a National Care Service, akin to the NHS, to ensure consistent, high-quality care across the country. […]

Social care funding in England is facing significant challenges, primarily due to increasing operational costs, demographic pressures, and financial constraints.​ Financial Shortfalls: Insufficient Government Funding: In December 2024, the government allocated an additional £1 billion for adult social care in England for the fiscal year 2025-26. However, the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services […]

Following the introduction into law of the Supported Housing Bill in June 2023, the Government has now launched the long-awaited consultation in preparation for its implementation. Stakeholders have been invited to submit their responses to the consultation here: Supported Housing regulation: consultation – GOV.UK with the consultation closing on 15th May 2025. Key areas being […]