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    Fair Pay Agreement: A Promising Step Forward for Adult Social Care

    The UK Government has announced a landmark move to establish a Fair Pay Agreement specifically designed to support workers within…

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    Access to Work: How Disabled People Are Being Held Back

    Access to Work is a vital government scheme designed to support disabled people in employment by covering costs like workplace…

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    Join the Movement: Help Shape a Life-Changing Tool for Greater Independence

    At SIL (Services for Independent Living), we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live with confidence, dignity, and independence—regardless of…

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    The Future of Social Care – Spending Review

    Sustaining the NHS Means Strengthening Social Care It is widely recognised that the sustainability of social care is not just…

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    Care Recruitment – an industry on the brink                                                                                 

    Overseas Care Recruitment Challenges Ahead A Short-Sighted Move? Why the Ban on Overseas Care Recruitment Could Cripple the Sector A…

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    What to Do When the GP Surgery Is Closed

    and it’s not an emergency When you or someone you care about isn’t feeling well, and your GP surgery is…

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    The Mental Health of Carers: A Growing Concern

    The Mental Health of Carers: A Growing Concern Last week marked National Carers Week, a time to honour the invaluable…

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    What is a direct payment?

                                                                                Understanding Direct Payments: Taking Control of Your Care When it comes to arranging support and care services, flexibility and…

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    Men’s Health Week 2025

    Men’s Health Week, running from 9th – 15th June, is a powerful annual campaign that shines a light on men’s…

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    Dementia Action Week

    Dementia Action Week: Raising Awareness of a Devasting Condition From the 19th to the 25th of May, Dementia Action Week…

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