What's happening in care.
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Restrictions on the performance of high-risk cosmetic and wellbeing procedures in England
This consultation is seeking views on new safeguards for high-risk cosmetic and wellbeing procedures.
Read on Department of Health & Social Care- Department of Health & Social Care23 Oct 2026
Steps to Safety initiative introduced in 12 areas across England
Phase 1 of Steps to Safety will enable GP practices across 12 areas in England to connect people experiencing domestic abuse with specialist support.
Read on Department of Health & Social Care - Department of Health & Social Care23 Oct 2026
Research: WorkWell Pilots Evaluation Early Implementation Findings
This report presents the emerging findings from the evaluation of the 15 WorkWell programme pilots, from October 2024 to March 2025
Read on Department of Health & Social Care - Care Quality Commission23 Oct 2026
Corporate report: State of health and adult social care in England: 2025 to 2026
The Care Quality Commission’s annual report on the quality of health and adult social care in England, as well as people’s experiences of care.
Read on Care Quality Commission 
SCIE22 Oct 202625 years of care: why our mission matters now more than ever
The post 25 years of care: why our mission matters now more than ever appeared first on SCIE .
Read on SCIE- NHS England22 Oct 2026
NHS supports record numbers of people living with dementia as target achieved
Dr Jeremy Isaacs, National Clinical Director for Dementia, NHS England, said: “It is fantastic news that the NHS has hit its target for diagnosing more than two thirds of people with dementia for the first time since…
Read on NHS England - Care Quality Commission15 Oct 2026
Guidance: Joint targeted area inspections of the response to younger children living with neglect
Guidance for joint targeted area inspections (JTAIs) of the multi-agency response to younger children living with neglect.
Read on Care Quality Commission - Care Quality Commission15 Oct 2026
Guidance: Joint targeted area inspection of the multi-agency response to identification of initial need and risk
Guidance for inspectors carrying out a JTAI of the multi-agency response to the identification of initial need and risk (often referred to as the ‘front door’).
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SCIE13 Oct 2026Ageism and domestic abuse: Making the invisible, visible
The post Ageism and domestic abuse: Making the invisible, visible appeared first on SCIE .
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