Care England Daily Press Round-Up (12.05.2026)
Newly elected councillors urged to prioritise adult social care
Care England has called on councillors elected in last week's local elections to make adult social care a top priority, warning that the statutory duties involved are often poorly understood by incoming members.
Calls for Councillors to make adult social care a top priority following local elections
Care England responds to the local election results of 7th May 2025, in which 88 care commissioning English local authorities went to the polls
Cabinet endorses £80 million plan to strengthen local social care and health support in Warwickshire
Warwickshire County Council's (WCC) Cabinet has endorsed an £80.1 million plan to support residents to live healthier, more independent lives for longer.
More than £5million awarded to social care tech innovation
By utilising the power of AI, virtual reality, smart home technologies and other tech, these projects offer real hope for supporting independent living and autonomy.
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has awarded over £5 million to nine research projects that aim to transform social care through the use of cutting-edge digital technology