News & Press
Articles and opinions on the Social Care sector from Care England, its members and stakeholders.
Background checks in 2026: what care providers need to know
23 January 2026In a sector built on trust, background checks remain an important part of keeping people safe. It’s essential for anyone working in regulated activity to complete an Enhanced DBS check...
Read moreCompliance is not an isolated responsibility, it underpins every aspect of safe, effective care, and this is clear to see in the catering. Food safety, nutrition, allergens and specialist diets...
Read moreMany people who work in the care sector are in direct contact with ‘vulnerable’ people – meaning employees are eligible for Enhanced DBS checks with a Barred Lists check. This...
Read moreRead the full impact assessment here See the PDF here Introduction and purpose This briefing explains the DHSC’s Impact Statement for the 10 Year Health Plan for England, published in...
Read moreThe Digital Switchover: A Wake-Up Call for the Care Sector
14 January 2026Recent headlines involving a major UK telecoms provider receiving a multi-million-pound fine after it disconnected telecare customers during its programme to migrate customers to digital landlines, have put the spotlight...
Read moreParliamentary Wrap-Up: December 2025
8 January 2026December marked an intense close to the parliamentary year, with significant developments across employment law, health and social care, and workforce regulation. The passage of the Employment Rights Bill dominated...
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