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World Hearing Day: 3 March 2026 Every year on 3 March, the global health community marks World Hearing Day. Led by the World Health Organization (WHO), this day serves as a vital call to action for the prevention of deafness and the promotion of ear and hearing care. The theme for 2026, “From communities to […]

Breaking News: NHS GP Contract 2026 – Same-Day Urgent Care and £500m Investment In a landmark move for primary care, the UK government has unveiled the 2026/27 GP Contract, backed by a massive £485 million funding boost. For those of us working across the health and social care landscape, this update signals a transformative shift

The next 24 months are about moving from “reactive” to “proactive” management. Whether you run a domiciliary care agency, a residential home, or supported living, these dates are your new compliance milestones. Phase 1: The 2026 “Day-One” Revolution From April 2026, several core rights for care workers become “Day-One” rights, meaning there is no longer

If you are a health and social care provider in the UK, you’ve likely heard about the upcoming shift from DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) to the new LPS (Liberty Protection Safeguards). At HSCPN, we want to make sure our members have the latest facts. Here is a plain English guide to the 2026 updates

In the current landscape of February 2026, Health and Social Care providers are facing a “perfect storm” of financial pressures. Between the 4.1% rise in the National Living Wage (now at £12.71) and the previous year’s Employer National Insurance (NICs) hikes, operational margins are thinner than ever. At Blue Hectare, they have seen that the