Care England Daily Press Round-Up (27.01.2026)
Fiscal drag will strip billions from care workers and undermine fair pay agreement, analysis warns
Care England issues a stark warning about the impact of fiscal drag for social care
Kent County Council social care funding squeeze ‘will lead to hospital corridor care’ - Green Party
Squeezed funding to Kent’s adult social care sector could have “disastrous” consequences to the NHS, it has been claimed.
CCN: Funding for adult social care pay to fall short by £350m
Government funding for plans to tackle low pay in adult social care will fall short by around £350m, analysis published by the County Councils Network (CCN) has warned.
Down’s syndrome guidance: why learning disability nursing must be at the centre
The Down Syndrome Act represents a pivotal opportunity to improve outcomes for people with Down’s syndrome and others with similar needs, including people with a learning disability. The Government’s consultation on statutory guidance aims to shape how England’s health, social care, education, housing and employment services work together to deliver support.