Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded the NHS England Gold Award for its high-quality work experience schemes, providing nearly 200 placements and creating future healthcare talent. Discover how they achieved this prestigious standard.
Birmingham artist Tat Vision creates 'A place to slug out' with fostered children for Barnardo's campaign. A child enters care every 20 minutes in the UK. Find out how you can help.
Sandra Holmes reflects on 35 years at East Anglia's Children's Hospices in Milton, a career marked by compassion, meeting royalty, and supporting families.
Phyllis Walker marked her 100th birthday with a surprise party at Ashbrook Court Care Home, receiving a card from King Charles III. Discover the heartwarming celebration of music, family, and timeless glamour.
Parklands Care Home in Caerphilly launches inclusive singing and music sessions for people with dementia and their carers. Free sessions start January 15. Join the community event.
Marie Curie launches its 40th Great Daffodil Appeal, calling for volunteers to collect donations in February & March. Funds provide vital end-of-life care across the UK.
West Nottinghamshire College's Animal Care students gained hands-on experience with exotic animals and met industry professionals, from hedgehog rescuers to police dog handlers, during a special industry week. Discover the diverse careers in animal welfar
St David's Hospice Care announces a Dirty Dancing-themed charity dinner on 20 March 2026 at The Parkway Hotel, Cwmbran. Tickets from £60. Book now to support local hospice care.
Brockswood Animal Sanctuary faces 'darkest moment' as Storm Goretti collapses shelters, kills a duck, and forces emergency closure. Staff appeal for urgent donations to survive.
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary in Lancashire rescues pregnant cat Lily from hoarding, marking its first 2026 rescue. The charity launches events and appeals for vital support.
A new government survey reveals 39% of working-age adults in England and Wales plan to switch jobs within a year, with 78% seeking roles that make a positive difference. Deputy PM David Lammy urges them to consider 'extraordinary' probation careers.
A beloved resident at Bramwell Care Home celebrated her 100th birthday with a magical owl visit and a card from the King and Queen. Read about this heartwarming community celebration.
Opera legend Sir Bryn Terfel launches a call for entries to find Wales's unsung social care heroes. Nominations for the 2026 Wales Care Awards close on January 31.
Eliz Hussein of Visiting Angels North Kent has been named Caregiver of the Year for the South East, celebrated for her exceptional compassion and dedication. Discover her inspiring story.
Sue Ryder expands palliative and end-of-life care across Berkshire West & South Oxfordshire via a new NHS partnership, offering 24/7 support to help thousands remain at home.
Feeling stuck? Andrew Smith's JUMP rule helps you change careers strategically, not emotionally. Learn the four steps to justify, plan, and execute your move with confidence.
Seven residents at Diagrama Foundation's Edensor Care Centre in Clacton-on-Sea offer profound life advice for the new year. Discover their timeless wisdom on joy, resilience, and connection.
The RSPCA has shared its most unusual rescues from 2025, including a lost puffin, a snake in a chippy, and a kitten in a sewer. Read the heart-warming tales and support their vital work.
Discover the nine resilient UK careers, from electricians to hairdressers, that AI is unlikely to replace. Learn why hands-on skills offer long-term job security and strong earning potential.
Thinking of a midlife career switch? Your experience is a superpower. Discover six essential steps from experts and government services like the National Careers Service to navigate a successful transition.
Ofsted warns of a 'shadow market' in children's care, with nearly 900 investigations launched into unregistered homes charging exorbitant fees. Urgent government action is demanded.
Worcester City Council approves converting a house into a children's care home on Woolhope Road, overriding neighbours' concerns about parking and neighbourhood character.
Shoppers are rushing to buy Marks & Spencer's 'gorgeous' Mid Rise Animal Barrel Jeans, priced at £40. The 'classy' leopard print denim is available in sizes 6-24 and multiple lengths. Discover the details and customer reviews.
Sharon Osbourne joins animal welfare outcry against Morocco's reported cull of free-roaming dogs before the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Stars demand an end to the 'barbaric' slaughter.
Young adults leaving care in England will receive free NHS prescriptions, dental treatment, and eye tests up to age 25. A new pilot also offers paid NHS internships and guaranteed interviews.
Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford receives a £100,000 Army Benevolent Fund grant to enhance dementia care, activities, and quality of life for its elderly veteran residents.
Five distinguished Edge Hill University law graduates returned to campus for an inspiring alumni panel, sharing career journeys and advice with current students. Discover the paths from degree to practice.
Head chef Andy Pridmore and deputy Sarah Pell prepare festive feast for 31st year at Cedar Falls care home in Spalding. Read their heartwarming story of dedication.
Residents of Edgbaston Manor care home welcomed Harper Bell School pupils for a day of carols and shared memories, reviving festive traditions. Discover this heartwarming intergenerational story.
Matej Ciroka has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and banned from keeping animals for life after fatally stabbing his seven-month-old sharpei, Aki, with a kitchen knife in Stoke-on-Trent.