Trust reviews future of adult social care partnership
By Lee Peart 07 January 2026
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is reviewing the future of its partnership with Torbay Council to deliver adult social care due to financial pressures.
Visa rule changes risk care worker exodus, union warns
By Lee Peart 17 December 2025
Plans to triple the time required to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK from five to fifteen years could cause a care worker exodus, Unison has warned.
Call for Fair Pay Agreement to 'start small, move quickly and have teeth'
By Lee Peart 11 December 2025
The Government must start small, move quickly and give its Fair Pay Agreement (FPA) for social care staff teeth, according to the Resolution Foundation.
Health minister warns of 'forces of division and darkness'
By Lee Peart 27 November 2025
Health minister Stephen Kinnock has warned there are ‘forces of division and darkness waiting at the gate’ if the Government does not get health and social care reform right.
EXCLUSIVE: Fair Pay Agreement 'too long to wait', says union boss
By Heather Jameson 05 November 2025
Government’s plans for a Fair Pay Agreement for social care workers are ‘too long to wait’, Unison general secretary Christina McAnae has said.
Local authorities to fund half of increased labour costs under fair pay agreement
By Lee Peart 27 October 2025
Local authorities are projected to fund over half (52%) of increased labour costs passed on by providers as a result of the fair pay agreement for social care, analysis has fund.
Scottish councils demand £750m social care lifeline
By William Eichler 24 October 2025
Scotland’s political leaders have been told they face a ‘defining moment’ for local services — with social care at the centre of a new call for action from the nation’s 32 councils.
Social care fears as Baroness Casey linked with second inquiry
By Lee Peart 23 October 2025
News that social care inquiry head Baroness Casey may lead another investigation has prompted fears over the Government’s priorities.
Roundtable: A fair deal for social care?
By Lee Peart 21 October 2025
Labour’s first major social care policy announcement, the Fair Pay Agreement, has been welcomed in principle but met with deep concern by sector leaders over its viability, scope and long-term impact.
Social care overspend pushing councils to financial brink
By Lee Peart 17 October 2025
Emergency Government bailouts for councils are at risk of becoming ‘normalised’ due to overspending on social care and homelessness services, according to the Local Government Association (LGA).
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circa £130,000 p.a.
Tameside, Greater Manchestercirca £130,000 p.a.
Most Read News
- North London measles cases rising outside Enfield
- People in mental health crisis at risk in emergency departments
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