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Every year, Carers Week (8th–14th June 2026) provides a vital moment to shine a light on the millions of unpaid carers across the UK. As defined by Carers First: “A carer is someone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness,...
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Our latest instalment of the Mentor Profile Project comes from Marina, who shares all about how she uses daily mentoring skills as part of her leadership role and management style. Read on to find out how she makes a difference to her teams. What type of mentoring do...
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The NHS Long Term Workforce Plan is often discussed in terms of daunting numbers: tens of thousands of new doctors, hundreds of thousands of additional nurses, and billions in funding. However, the success of this monumental strategy does not just rely on recruitment;...
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Introduction: A Sector Under Pressure The health and social care sectors are the backbone of our society, but are also some of the most demanding. Staff wellbeing is reaching crisis point in the face of routinely emotionally challenging situations, high-pressure...
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The health and social care systems are under increasing strain, with pressure rising across the sector. Recent headlines over issues around retention, waiting lists, and funding difficulties make it clear that changes need to be made. With the government setting a...
