SMART Care Intel: From poor to perfect in one sitting
Traditional mock inspections can be time consuming to set up, inconsistent to score and hard to translate into action plans. SMART Care Intel automates the heavy lifting: it builds a…
Care England articles and blogs
Cyber Security in Care: Protecting People, Data and Trust
The care sector is becoming a prime target for cyber criminals. With increasing use of digital care records, remote access, apps, personal devices and online communication, the sector is more…
SMART Care Intel: Make ‘what good looks like’ practical
Ask any manager what slows them down and you’ll hear the same thing: translating high‑level guidance into practical, evidence‑ready wording that stands up in an inspection. SMART Care Intel’s ‘Roadmap…
Parliamentary & Conference Wrap-Up: September 2025
September and October was dominated by the 2025 party conferences, each setting out competing visions for the economy, public services, and the future of health and social care. Labour focused…
Nuffield Trust CHC report – Key Findings and Recommendations
Nuffield Trust’s report looks closely at CHC (NHS Continuing Healthcare) in England, particularly the access and eligibility that exists. Care England has summarised the key findings and recommendations, to read…
Professor Martin Green, CEO of Care England, Visits The Old Vicarage Care Home in Ludham
Ashley Care Group was honoured to welcome Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive of Care England, to The Old Vicarage Care Home in Ludham. The visit reflects the ongoing partnership…
MHRA confirms taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children
Please note: The following communication was produced, and asked to be cascaded, by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Care England has shared it for information only and…
Movement is Free: Never Too Young, Never Too Late
Unlocking the Untapped Power of Physical Activity in Care Homes Introduction: A Story We Must Change Walk into almost any care home today, and you will see warm, dedicated staff,…
From Inactivity to Independence: A Fitness Approach for Older People in Adult Social Care
As our population ages, the challenges facing older people in care settings are becoming ever more complex. Inactivity and long periods of sitting still are not just lifestyle issues; they…
Terminally Ill Adults Bill – Current Status and Key Provisions of the Bill
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was introduced into Parliament on 11 November 2024 as a Private Members Bill, by Kim Leadbeater MP (Labour). This Bill would enable…
Care England Report Highlights Transformative Impact of Physical Activity in Care Homes
A new report published by Care England, the largest and most diverse representative body for independent adult social care providers in England, shines a spotlight on how regular, inclusive physical…
Adult Social Care Sector Unprepared for Terminally Ill Adults Bill, Warns Care England
Care England, the largest representative body for independent adult social care providers, has stressed that the adult social care sector urgently requires a clear roadmap for the implementation of the…