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Dying Matters Awareness Week (08/05 – 14/05) is an annual event that takes place in the UK to raise awareness about the importance of talking about death, dying, and bereavement. The event encourages people to have open and honest conversations about these topics to help reduce fear, stigma, and … read more

Managers and directors in social care environments play a crucial role in the care sector, as they are responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality care to vulnerable individuals. However, the job of a social care manager is not an easy one, as they face a variety of challenges on a d … read more

World Parkinson's Day, observed on April 11th every year, is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about Parkinson's disease and the impact it has on the lives of millions of people worldwide. In honour of this day,  Parkinson's UK has launched the ‘Light Up Blue’ campaign, which … read more

On the 4th of April 2023, the government has announced that funding promised for the Social Care Workforce is to be halved. The decision has been met with widespread criticism, with many experts arguing that such a move would cause immeasurable damage to the social care system and those who depend o … read more

Skills for Care's #RetainToGain initiative aims to address the issue of staff retention in the care sector. This is a key problem in social care, as the turnover rate in the sector is uniquely high, with an estimated 30.7% of care staff leaving their jobs each year. The initiative gives in … read more

Epilepsy is a brain disorder that affects 1 in 100 people in the UK alone. Epilepsy Awareness Day, also known as Purple Day, is celebrated annually on March 26th to increase public awareness of the condition and eliminate the fear and stigma associated with it. Epilepsy Awareness Day was founde … read more