Carers2 days agoCare workers call off strike after council talksThe care workers were due to strike as the council has been considering outsourcing their contracts.2 days ago5 Aug 2026Care workers to strike over council outsourcingReablement staff who've worked at Gloucestershire County Council for decades are expected to strike.5 Aug 202613 Jul 2026AI messaging service developed for unpaid carersUnpaid carers can ask the dedicated Whatsapp chat, called "Grace", questions in their own words 24/7.13 Jul 20263 Jul 2026Parent carer forum to shut after funding pulledThe group says it is still committed to the principle that parent carers' voices should be heard.3 Jul 202630 Jun 2026'I spend 19 hours in bed': Home care pressures leave 89-year-old 'missing freedom'Alison said carers now give her an evening meal and medication during an afternoon call at about 15:00 BST and help her to bed for the night.30 Jun 202623 Jun 2026Campaigning parents welcome progress on Hugh's LawThe government is consulting on plans for paid leave and job security for parents of ill children.23 Jun 202619 Jun 2026Care workers facing high levels of stress - reportResearch carried out by Healthwatch Cornwall was based on the views of 175 care workers.19 Jun 202618 Jun 2026'I lost my identity as a carer when my dad died'Two former carers call for more support after loved ones die.18 Jun 202616 Jun 2026Older domestic abuse victims 'suffer in silence'A conference discusses abuse suffered by the elderly after a carer was jailed for killing her mum.16 Jun 2026...
