Care England Daily Press Round-Up (27.01.2026)

 

Care England in the News

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 

Care Home Professional 


Local Papers

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. 

Kent Online 


Trade Papers

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. 

The MJ 

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. 

Learning Disability Today