Care Circle Network

Part 6: Building Prevention, Sustainability and Future-Proof Services in 2026 and Beyond For many adult social care providers, the past few years have been defined by reaction: filling rota gaps,…

Cyber incidents continue to disrupt care delivery, with around one in three providers reporting experiences in recent years, and phishing remains the dominant threat. In response, insurers are placing greater…

With the first pay runs complete and rosters under pressure, the 4.1% National Living Wage rise to £12.71 is no longer theoretical. Building on our Week One guidance, here’s fresh…

One week after the funding went live, fresh analysis of 109 recent CQC inspection reports reveals training and competency gaps in 43% of services — rising to 68% in Requires…

In our detailed review of 18 recent CQC inspection reports across care homes, nursing homes and specialist services, every single service received a Requires Improvement or Inadequate rating for Well-led.…