Care England 2026 conference summary
The day began with spirited renditions of Born This Way, Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This), and Stand by Me performed by the Baked Bean Choir. The choir forms a…
Blogs
Supporting the care workforce: what providers must address now
Across the care sector, workforce conversations are often dominated by funding, recruitment and system pressures. These are critical issues. However, what is often overlooked is a simpler question:…
Care England issues caution as council care spending falls further below the cost of delivery, despite increased funding
Care England, the leading voice of adult social care providers in England, has today responded to the King’s Fund’s Social Care 360 report by issuing a caution to government bodies…
How marketing and PR can get your care homes more enquiries
Attention Care England members… Are you a care home owner wanting to know how marketing and PR can get your care homes more enquiries? Want to know the…
Removing the “commercial penalty” of legacy ratings
In the current adult social care climate, a provider’s official rating is often a snapshot of the past, not a reflection of the present. This “regulatory lag”…
The “triple lock” strategy: A checklist for securing care talent
The social care sector operates at a structural disadvantage when it comes to talent. With a median salary of £28,870, which is £4,000 below the UK national median…
Why cold-call energy brokers are dangerous
Many care providers are familiar with frequent calls from energy brokers offering quick quotes and seemingly competitive deals. However, these approaches often rely on limited information and generic…
Getting ESG right in your care service: What you need to know
If you’re hearing whispers about ESG and wondering if it’s relevant to your care service, the short answer is yes. And it’s becoming more important by the…
Night-Time Care is Broken. Here’s What Comes Next.
For decades, care homes have relied on routine night-time checks as the foundation of overnight safety. But what if the very process designed to protect residents is undermining their wellbeing,…
Care England Responds to CQC Reforms as Questions Remain on Ratings Consistency
Care England, the leading voice of adult social care providers in England, has responded to the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) latest update on its regulatory reforms following the Better regulation, better…
£84,000 broker commission for one energy supply
The energy brokerage market remains largely unregulated, creating significant risks for care providers. In some cases, providers have unknowingly entered into contracts that include extremely high commission levels,…
The potential: The “hidden” skills premium
The most advertised role across social care is Caregiver, with a salary range of £25,604 to £30,160, and it is also where competition for experienced staff is most…