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NCF responds to CQC state of health and adult social care report

The National Care Forum has responded to the publication of the Care Quality Commission’s report on the state of health care and adult social care in England for 2023/24.

McCarthy Stone unveils Manchester retirement community

McCarthy Stone has unveiled Sydney Grange retirement community – the first such community to be built using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).

New Kidderminster home gets planning approval

A new state-of-the-art care home has been granted outline planning approval on a brownfield site in Kidderminster, Worcestershire.

apetito’s ‘Shift for the Hungry’ donates 20,000 meals to charity

apetito and its retail arm Wiltshire Farm Foods has donated 20,000 meals to charities FareShare and City Harvest London.

Bradford college students receive Anchor roles

Following successful work placements, a number of Bradford College students have gone on to secure permanent roles with provider Anchor.

CQC's Kate Terroni steps down

The CQC's interim chief executive Kate Terroni has announced that she is stepping down from her role at the beleaguered regulator with immediate effect.

Signature unveils three new London developments

Signature Senior Lifestyle has announced the development of three Greater London sites into new senior living communities.

Belong named HealthInvestor’s Best Health and Wellness Service

Not-for-profit care village operator Belong has taken the title for Best Health and Wellness Service at this year’s HealthInvestor Seniors Housing Awards.

apetito recycles 30 million trays through closed loop scheme

apetito has announced that its world-first closed loop recycling scheme has now recycled over 30 million meal trays.

Signature at Highgate named Britain’s most luxurious care home

North London luxury care home Signature at Highgate has won the prestigious Knight Frank Luxury Care Home Award 2025.

Hartford Care awarded Gold Standards Framework for end of life care

Hartford Care has been awarded the national Gold Standards Framework for end of life care at its West Cliff Hall care home in Hythe, Southampton.

Luxury Sheringham care home opens doors

West Wood Care Home, a newly built, state-of-the-art facility in Sheringham, has officially opened its doors and welcomed its first residents.

Birchgrove celebrates topping out of Hampton Court Estate

Rented retirement homes provider Birchgrove has celebrated the topping out of its 78-unit Hampton Court Estate development.

Love Laundry Award 2024 winners unveiled

WASHCO has unveiled this year's Love Laundry Awards winners.

Groundbreaking ceremony for Northamptonshire Extra Care scheme

A groundbreaking ceremony has taken place to celebrate commencement of work at Housing 21’s new Extra Care development in North Northamptonshire.

NCF responds to Employment Rights Bill

The National Care Forum has responded to the publication of the Employment Rights Bill, which will have implications for care workers’ rights.

Care Show keynote from Minister of State for Care

Stephen Kinnock, the newly appointed Minister of State for Care, will deliver a video address in the Care Keynote Theatre at Care Show Birmingham 2024.

Macc Care celebrates award nominations

Macc Care group homes and team members are amongst the nominees across a number of upcoming awards.

Skills for Care launches ‘Making a difference with data’ campaign

Skills for Care is dedicating this October to highlighting how data shapes policy and supports positive change in adult social care.

Housing 21 celebrates largest ever acquisition

Housing 21 has completed its largest acquisition to date with the transfer of 1,567 properties from Midland Heart housing association.

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Etihad Stadium, Etihad Campus, Manchester M11 3FF
Thursday 13th February 2025

Care England Conference

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London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf, 22 Hertsmere Rd, London E14 4ED
29th April 2025

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