The NHS Excellence Awards are open for nominations. The awards have 10 categories and are being run by and for the NHS. Nominations are being sought that demonstrate local innovation and best practice, with an emphasis on teams whose work aligns with the NHS 10 Year Health Plan. The awards are free to enter and…
The European Reminiscence Network has announced a new training course and apprenticeship scheme in reminiscence arts in dementia care – in partnership with the University of Greenwich. The 2-day training course and 4-month apprenticeship scheme will be of interest to arts practitioners, community arts workers, oral historians, occupational and arts therapists, group workers, reminiscence practitioners,…
The International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) has shared a recording and slides from a webinar they held in January 2026 exploring the importance of good sleep for healthy ageing. The webinar aimed to dispel common misconceptions about sleep and featured real-life experiences. It also included a contribution from Derk-Jan Dijk, Professor of Sleep and Physiology…
Resources have been released to help care homes use data more effectively to enhance the quality of care they provide. The freely available resources – provided in easily accessible infographic form – aim to empower care providers to use resident data as a practical tool for delivering person-centred care and improving outcomes. Their creation was…
The University of Exeter Academy of Nursing, in collaboration with Skills for Care, are looking for registered nurses working in adult social care to be involved in virtual focus groups as part of a national research project. The project is a multiphase qualitative exploration of opportunities and challenges, as perceived by staff, in adult social…
The Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) has been boosted by £50 million to a total of £761 million for 2025-26. The extra investment, announced by the UK Government, will be allocated to local authorities in February 2026. It’s expected to enable around 5,000 more people to install home adaptations such as stairlifts, ramps, accessible bathrooms and…
Healthwatch has launched a survey to gather feedback on health and social care services in England. The survey is confidential, quick and won’t affect participant’s care. Healthwatch will use responses to advise NHS and social care services on improvements they can make. You can complete the survey here: https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/have-your-say
‘Power of Attorney Day’, a new initiative from Carers UK and Standard Life, has been launched and will run on Wednesday 22 April 2026. The initiative aims to raise awareness and understanding of powers of attorney and tackle misunderstandings about POA’s, with a particular focus on how having a power of attorney can make a…
Leeds Beckett University has launched a project to help staff in care homes better support older people with complex needs such as dementia and multiple health conditions. The project, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), will see a team led by Professor Claire Surr, Director of the Centre for Dementia…
Dementia UK’s online programme ‘Dementia: what next?’ is continuing in 2026, having initially launched in 2024 as we reported on here: https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/what-next-programme. The programme is designed to provide information and advice for individuals and families after a diagnosis of dementia. The sessions are hosted by Admiral Nurses and cover: They take place on Zoom from…