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NCF responds to Local Government Finance Settlement

Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement* Last week, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) announced the provisional settlement for the 2025 - 2026 year.A consultation has been launched […]

23 December, 2024

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Housing: advice for dealing with damp and condensation

No one wants to live in a damp and mouldy home. Not only is it an unpleasant risk for the property but more importantly can cause health problems. Many reports […]

25 November, 2024

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Nuffield Trust analysis says social care providers at risk of collapse

A new study published by the Nuffield Trust reveals the extent of the financial pressure for providers of social care in England caused by the employer national Insurance changes announced […]

25 November, 2024

Trustee week celebrated with afternoon tea at Annie's Bistro

It was a pleasure to welcome our amazing Trustees to a traditional afternoon tea at Annie's Bistro during trustees […]

20 November, 2024

Bonfire night at Anita Stone Court

Residents, staff, families and friends all got into the spirit of this occasion. We made our very own Guy, played with sparklers and watched spectacular fireworks, danced to live music […]

19 November, 2024

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Budget does little to recognise vital role of social care

Executive summary of the Autumn budget '24* This is a Budget to fix the foundations of the economy and deliver change by protecting working people, fixing the NHS and rebuilding […]

4 November, 2024

CQC's State of health care and adult social care report

Introduction to the report The CQC report covers NHS services as well as social care for adults and children. In his introduction to the report, Chair Ian Dilks OBE says: […]

25 October, 2024

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Namaste care starting at BCOP

What is Namaste Care? Namaste is an Indian greeting that translates to "honor the spirit within." The Namaste Care program, developed by Joyce Simard in the USA, aims to provide […]

22 October, 2024

Robert Harvey House staff thanked in memory of Sue

The staff at Robert Harvey House have received a generous donation from the family of Sue, which will be divided equally between the staff and welfare funds. This is in […]

15 October, 2024

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