Category: Care homes

The 80th anniversary garden at Anita Stone Court

A special anniversary feature takes root at Anita Stone Court

A beautiful new “80” garden feature has been unveiled at Anita Stone Court, celebrating BCOP’s 80th anniversary and the people who have shaped its story over the decades.

13 May, 2026

Images used in reminiscence activities and the Sensory Street at Robert Harvey House

The memories that made us: celebrating life in the 1940s and beyond

As BCOP marks 80 years of care, residents at Neville Williams House are sharing powerful memories of the 1940s — from wartime resilience to everyday joys — helping to inspire a new generation of reminiscence spaces.

27 April, 2026

Photo of NCF members Brainkind meeting with Government officials of Department of Health and Social Care

NCF members meet with Government to shape the future of adult social care

NCF members meet with government leaders to discuss the future of adult social care, with people, communities and collaboration at the heart of the conversation.

27 April, 2026

Tomi with the new interactive TV at Anita Stone Court

New interactive TV brings joy and connection to residents

There is something rather special about seeing a room come alive with music, laughter and a little friendly competition. That has certainly been the case at Anita Stone Court, where […]

24 February, 2026

Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer on budget day 2025

What the Autumn Budget means for social care employers – and why NCF says it falls short

The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget was delivered on Wednesday, setting out a series of measures that will shape the financial landscape for employers

1 December, 2025

CQC’s 2025 ‘State of Care’ report

The CQC has released it's State of Health Care and Adult Social Care in England 2024/25 report, highlighting continuing pressures

27 October, 2025

Staff, residents and managers at Robert Harvey House at the long service awards in September 25

NCF respond to the Skills for Care report 2025

The National Care Forum has welcomed the signs of growth and stability but warned that the sector remains fragile.

15 October, 2025

Older person and care worker holding hands

Fixing Social Care report by The King's Fund

The King’s Fund has updated Fixing Social Care: The Six Key Problems and How to Tackle Them. The report sets out what continues to hold back England’s adult social care system — and what needs to change to make it fair, sustainable and joined up.

13 October, 2025

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