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In England more than 850,000 people live with dementia and that figure is set to increase to over two million by 2051. The big question is what can we do…

Today, (10 September) is World Suicide Prevention Day. Abi Spence explains why it is always good for all those working in the sector to talk about how they feel. Awareness…

It has taken almost 20 years for a government to make good on its promise to reform social care, but yesterday the Prime Minister announced the ‘Health and Social Care…

Abi Spence on how social care is leading the way in infection prevention and control. Keeping it up ‘Hand gel’, I say, as my children walk into the pharmacy right…

To mark ‘Never Give Up Day’, which took place this month, Barry Price reveals why professional carers embody this day more than any other sector. What does it truly mean…

The maintenance of a safe working environment, including the provision and maintenance of safe work equipment are of vital importance for the safe, compliant, and effective operation of any Care…

A Review of Disability Social Care Demand and Capacity Requirements up to 2032 was published in July. About 643,000 people (one in seven) in Ireland have a disability or long-term…

COVID-19 restrictions permitting, when was the last time you rode a bike to work? Perhaps you’re used to commuting on two wheels every day? It might be that you haven’t…