Upskill your career with online courses for care home professionals, fully revised & updated for 2026
Did you know we have a wide selection of online courses tailored specifically for the care home and social care sectors, enabling you to both amass new skills and improve existing ones in 2026 and beyond? Log in and start learning today! These are specially-curated online courses designed to help you and your team improve […]
NMC eyes changes to education in nursing
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is seeking Council approval to consult on changes to several education standards in nursing, with a focus on strengthening practice learning. The regulator has been undertaking what it calls a ‘thorough review’ of practice learning for nursing and midwifery students. Its recommendation to consult on changes follows several months […]
NCF underlines need for ‘resilient social care workforce’ in light of Skills for Care report
The National Care Forum (NCF) has responded to the publication of the Skills for Care size and structure of the adult social care sector and workforce in England 2024/25 report. The report covers these key points: Vic Rayner, CEO of NCF, stated: “We should make no mistake that the 2025 Size and Structure report from Skills for […]
Residency rules relaxation get thumbs up from care industry training specialist
A relaxation of rules to allow overseas health and social care professionals now residing in the UK earlier access to funded training will be a boost to the struggling sector. That’s according to Angela Kaine, Director of Health & Social Care at training provider Realise, who asserts that a relaxation of long-standing residency rules is one step closer to […]
UK immigration reforms land this week: What does this mean for social care?
By Michelle Holmes, MD of immigration consultancy Holmes & Partners On 22nd July, the UK government rolled out several significant immigration reforms that will reshape how social care organisations hire overseas talent. The changes include: These reforms form part of the Home Office’s broader strategy to “restore control” of the immigration system, following a near 40% […]
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care – Commercial course by Paragon Skills
In today’s adult social care sector, where service quality, compliance, and workforce retention are more important than ever, having skilled, qualified team members is essential to maintaining high standards. TheLevel 3 Diploma in Adult Care commercial course from Paragon Skills is a flexible, high-impact solution designed to meet those needs head-on. This 10-month, employer-funded course is ideal for […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Harbour – The safer recruitment solution for social care
For over 17 years, Harbour has partnered with businesses of all sizes, including many in the healthcare sector, to build recruitment and onboarding systems that tackle real-world hiring challenges, such as strict compliance, high applicant volumes and tight budgets. Our approach is simple: deliver powerful technology that’s easy to use, highly configurable and always focused on business […]
Online courses for care home professionals – Fully updated for 2025
We have a wide selection of online courses tailored specifically for the contact centre sector, enabling you to both amass new skills and improve existing ones in 2025 and beyond – start learning today! These are specially-curated online courses designed to help you and your team improve expertise and learn new things. The Healthcare online […]
How we solve the care sector’s staffing crisis by investing in our people
In the wake of the 2024 annual State of Adult Social Care report, Paul O’Rourke, Managing Director of Next Stage, emphasises the crucial need to address high staff turnover in the adult social care industry to invest in both individual employees and improve the quality of care they provide… In a sector where continuity of care […]
TRAINING & INNOVATION MONTH: Investing in Excellence – Finding the care home staff training solutions you need
Providing exceptional care for residents is at the heart of every UK care home. This relies heavily on a skilled and dedicated workforce. Investing in high-quality staff training is crucial for upholding care standards, ensuring resident well-being, and fostering a positive work environment. However, with a multitude of staff training solution providers available, selecting the […]