Care England has partnered with Log my Care to publish a new report entitled, ‘How families find and choose care’. The report includes data from a survey of 1,000 people responsible for arranging care for a family member within older people’s services, working age adult support or home care provision. Key findings include: Professor Martin…
Margaret-Anne Tibbs has been named the winner of the 2026 Times Sternberg Active Life Award. Margaret-Anne founded the Tibbs Dementia Foundation in 2013 alongside Sarah Russell (CEO) and Jeni Melia (Music Therapist). The Foundation provides a range of accessible and flexible activities that focus on cognitive and physical stimulation. No referral or diagnosis is required…
The National Activity Providers Association (NAPA) has launched a national programme to develop Intergenerational Engagement Standards for care homes. The Standards will be created in collaboration with people living in care settings, families, activity professionals, young people, academic partners and colleagues across social care. The final Standards are aiming to be evidence-based, practical, relevant and…
Hilary Doxford’s death has been announced by Keith Oliver. You can read the announcement here: https://www.facebook.com/julie.hayden.129/posts/pfbid02u5yK1PA3utPZDRzczLpsCoXpnagRrpp8psyWox8yL5e6NmmbuzUiUwRKqB2YtUttl Keith, who was friends with Hilary, says: “So immensely sad and sorry to hear of the passing of my dear friend Hilary Doxford. Along with Wendy Mitchell we 3 back in 2012-2015 worked hard as a triad to improve…
The BBC has curated a day of content dedicated to social care. The corporation shared news and radio coverage looking at different aspects of social care from a range of diverse perspectives. This included coverage relating to dementia. Access the content here https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cg5rv3gjj22t (Look for items dated 28 April 2026 for those that specifically relate…
Housing LIN (Housing Learning and Improvement Network) has launched the sixth intake of their Future Leaders Programme. Sponsored by Sovereign Network Group (SNG), this free programme aims to bring together 15-20 committed individuals who share a passion for improving housing for the ageing population. Applicants should be early-career professionals with no more than three years…
The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) has launched their National Sports Day for Care 2026. The initiative features a week of activities to bring care workers, residents and communities together to raise funds for CWC. It runs from 18-22 May 2026. A National Sports Day for Care fundraising pack, created in partnership with Be Great Fitness…
Independent Age, a national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life, are looking for external peer reviewers to support the review of their information publications on social care in Scotland. The team conducting this review are particularly interested in hearing from professionals with expertise in the care needs…
Think Local, Act Personal (TLAP) has published a new resource entitled: ‘Personal Assistant Employment Status: A Guide to Support Good Practice’. TLAP say: “People drawing on care and support should be able to live their lives their way – with choice, control and flexibility at the heart of their arrangements. Personal Assistants and other flexible…
The Dementia Trust has launched the Disruption Awards 2026. The Awards are looking for projects that include: Grants of up to £15,000 are available to individuals, groups and organisations ready to turn thoughtful ideas into practical change alongside people living with dementia and their carers. Applications are welcomed from: Find out more about the Disruption…