Yorhealth: Proud Supporter Members of The Care Workers’ Charity
Welcoming Yorhealth Care Group as a New Supporter Member We are delighted to welcome Yorhealth Care Group as a new Supporter Member of The Care Workers’ Charity. Our Supporter Members play an important role in helping us continue our work supporting care workers across the UK, while demonstrating their commitment to the wellbeing, recognition and …
Nourish Social Care Research: Wound Care in Social Care
An estimated 3.8 million people in England are affected by wounds each year, at an annual cost of £8.3 billion to the NHS, making wound care the third-highest area of healthcare spend after cancer and diabetes. Consequently, most existing research comes from healthcare settings rather than social care. However, we know that it’s social care …
Future-ready Health and Care: Aligning with NHS Net Zero and Green Plans
As a valued member of The Care Workers’ Charity, we’re pleased to share an exclusive resource from our long-standing partner, Howden. For many years, Howden has proudly supported The Care Workers’ Charity through sponsorship, fundraising initiatives and volunteering, helping us continue our mission of supporting care workers across the UK. Together, we’re committed to strengthening …
A Prime Minister has put care workers at the heart of the National Care Service, and we are ready to help
London, 29 July 2026 A Prime Minister has put care workers at the heart of the National Care Service, and we are ready to help The Care Workers’ Charity is genuinely excited by the Prime Minister’s speech on adult social care, and above all by his decision to build a National Care Service that starts with the …
What a Robot Care Worker Taught Us About Being Human: Reflections on Ann Droid
What a Robot Care Worker Taught Us About Being Human: Reflections on Ann Droid Written By Olivia Firth, Policy and Projects Manager at The Care Workers’ Charity. Why Ann Droid Is About More Than Artificial Intelligence When we first heard about Ann Droid, the BBC’s new show about an elderly woman named Sue who is …
The Care Workers’ Charity helps the Care Quality Commission produce a new guide made for care workers, by care workers London, 22nd July 2026.
The Care Workers’ Charity helps the Care Quality Commission produce a new guide made for care workers, by care workers London, 22nd July 2026. A new resource on the CQC website, co-produced with CWC’s Care Worker Advisory Board and Champions members, explains in plain terms who the CQC is, how inspections work, and what is expected of …
Care Show Birmingham launches its most anticipated programme yet
Care Show Birmingham has unveiled its 2026 conference programme, featuring 7 theatres, brand-new content for senior decision-makers and some of the biggest names in care. Taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 7–8 October, the event will welcome more than 4,500 professionals from across the sector. Designed to help providers navigate the evolving social care …
The expanded Care Workforce Pathway is welcome, and now it needs legal backing and a place for senior care workers
The expanded Care Workforce Pathway is welcome, and now it needs legal backing and a place for senior care workers London, 21 July 2026. The Care Workers’ Charity welcomes Part 3 of the Care Workforce Pathway, alongside the new Fair Pay Agreement Negotiating Body, and urges government to back the pathway in law, support employers …
A National Care Service is within reach, and care workers are ready to help build it
A National Care Service is within reach, and care workers are ready to help build it The Care Workers’ Charity responds to the appointment of Yvette Cooper as Health Secretary The Care Workers’ Charity warmly welcomes the appointment of Yvette Cooper as Health Secretary, and the Prime Minister’s commitment to building a National Care Service. Cooper returns …