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King Charles delivering his speech in Parliament in May 26

King’s Speech highlights continuing need for social care reform

The National Care Forum has raised concerns over the lack of urgent adult social care reform in the King’s Speech, despite major changes planned across health and public services.

15 May, 2026

Image of a carer and residents at Anita Stone Court together with the 6 c's of nursing

BCOP Celebrates International Nurses Day 2026

Celebrated every year on 12th May, International Nurses Day marks the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth and honours the incredible contribution nurses make across the world

8 May, 2026

Baroness Casey at the Nuffield Trust summit

Social care reform in the spotlight following Baroness Casey’s speech

Baroness Casey call for a moment of reckoning on adult social care welcomed by Vic Raynor, CEO at the National Care Forum

13 March, 2026

Bartley Green and Handsworth Wood community art & craft mornings for older people

Popular new arts & crafts clubs thrive at Edgcumbe Court and Whitley Court

Our new weekly arts and crafts clubs at Edgcumbe Court and Whitley Court are already proving to be a hit with residents.

18 February, 2026

Housing Innovation award 2026 - finalist

BCOP recognised at the Housing Innovation Awards 2026

BCOP received two nominations at the Housing Digital Innovation Awards, recognising our innovative approaches to resident welfare

10 February, 2026

BCOP Trustees, CEO and staff at our long service award presentation

Why becoming a trustee at BCOP might be one of the most rewarding roles you’ll ever take on

BCOP trustees play a vital role while gaining valuable board experience within a supportive and well-governed organisation.

29 January, 2026

Our thanks to Donate-A-Light: bright ideas that make a real difference

For many non-profit organisations, keeping buildings safe, welcoming and affordable to run is an ongoing challenge. Older properties, rising energy costs and failing fluorescent lighting can quietly drain already stretched […]

7 January, 2026