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New resources for professionals supporting people who may have substance use issues
Change Grow Live (CGL) is an all-age service providing specialist treatment and support for individuals across Hertfordshire. Their dedicated teams operate from four main hubs located in Hatfield, Stevenage, Hertford, and Watford, offering a wide range of services...
Celebrating our first cohort: Level 2 Social Care Certificate achieved with full LDSS funding!
We are pleased to share the success of our first cohort of learners who have achieved their Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate qualification. This achievement reflects their commitment to providing high-quality person-centred care, and the investment their employer...
Social Care Reform May Wait — Leadership Can’t
A recent report from the Financial Times reveals that key elements of England’s adult social care reforms may not be implemented until 2036. That’s over a decade of uncertainty for care providers, managers, and teams on the ground. With such a long horizon on...
New Launch: Displaced Worker and Provider Digital Introduction Platform
International Recruitment East is working in collaboration with Borderless connecting displaced care workers living in the East of England, with pre-vetted ethical social care providers with sponsorship licences. This service is free to access for providers and...
Navigating NHS Changes: What It Means for Care Providers?
Significant changes are underway across the NHS landscape, with the government announcing the formation of seven new Integrated Care Board (ICB) footprints effective from spring 2026. These changes mark the beginning of a broader transformation, with many ICBs...
Forecast 2026 National Living Wage increases published
The Low Pay Commission, the group who calculate what is a fair and reasonable minimum wage (the National Living Wage) for UK workers over the age of 21, have published their estimate for April 2026. As in previous years they have forecast a range somewhere...
Priority driving test appointments and beware shady third-party sellers
The Drivers and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) currently have an established process for critical workers to access priority test appointments for their employees. To utilise this service, the employee must already have a practical test booking with DVSA. The...
