International Recruitment in Care: New Rules & Challenges 2026
Eight months after the hammer of international recruitment in care came down on 22 July 2025, UK the adult social care sector is living in a new reality, no more recruiting care workers from overseas. The government’s bold move to close the door on new Health and Care Worker visas for these roles was designed […]
7 Benefits of the Care Induction Certificate
In 2024/25, England’s adult social care sector faced ongoing workforce pressures, with an estimated turnover rate of 23.1% for directly employed staff (equivalent to around 335,000 leavers), though rates were higher for care workers and support workers at 28.5% and even 38% among those under 25. The vacancy rate stood at 7.0% (111,000 vacant posts), […]
Why Workforce Development Is Key to the Future of Social Care
Behind every care service, be it a domiciliary team visiting someone’s home or a residential care unit, it’s people who make the difference. Staff are not just the engine running day-to-day operations, they are the heart of social care. Without a well-trained, motivated, and supported workforce, even the most modern care facilities or innovative services […]
Future of Care Homes
The future of care homes in the UK is standing at a turning point. With the population aged 85+ projected to nearly double to around 3.3 million by 2047 (and significant growth in the over-85s by 2036), demand for residential care is surging amid complex needs like dementia expected to reach 1.4 million cases by […]
Breaking News: LDSS Funding Closes on 31 March 2026
The current LDSS funding scheme is scheduled to close on 31 March 2026, meaning care providers have only a limited time left to submit new eligible claims. Through the scheme, employers can recover the cost of staff training and recognised qualifications, helping them strengthen workforce skills while reducing the financial burden of development. If your […]
8 Essential Tips To Prevent Burnout In Care
Burnout in care is one of the most common yet least openly discussed challenges. In domiciliary care especially, the combination of lone working, travel between visits, emotional responsibility, and tight rotas can leave even experienced carers feeling physically and mentally drained. If you’ve ever finished a shift feeling completely empty, you are not alone. Research […]
CQC Inspection Documents for Domiciliary Care Managers
CQC inspection documents can often feel like the most overwhelming part of preparing for an inspection, especially for domiciliary care managers balancing daily operations alongside compliance requirements. Behind every inspection is not just a request for paperwork, but a detailed review of how your service operates, how decisions are made, and how safe care is […]
Managing Sickness and Absence in Domiciliary Care
Managing sickness and absence in domiciliary care Practices is rarely simple. When a carer calls in sick, the impact is immediate. Visits may need to be rearranged, colleagues take on additional pressure and continuity of care for vulnerable people can be disrupted. For Registered Managers, this means making quick decisions while still staying fair, consistent […]
How to Identify the Best NVQ Training Provider in the UK
As a domiciliary care worker, your hands-on skills are your strength, and you deserve a qualification that recognises them and helps you support people in your care. For busy carers juggling shifts and life outside work, further study may just seem like another mountain to climb but it sure is the right way to go. […]
How to Prepare for a TDDI Interview with CQC
If you’re running or managing a domiciliary care agency in the UK and you’re gearing up to add Treatment of Disease, Disorder or Injury (TDDI) to your regulated activities, that upcoming TDDI interview with CQC can feel like one of the biggest tests yet. It’s the moment when inspectors assess whether your service is truly […]
