I wanted to call this article, “Will it ever end” I know that is how many people are still feeling about the pandemic we have and continue to live through...
Author - lisa
Richard White, Group Operations Director, Next Step Independence
DoLS, as the Deprivation of Liberty safeguards came to be known, came into force on 1st April...
Sparkle for Social Care is teaming up with TAP (Thank And Praise), the social thanking platform, to highlight the value of the social care sector to...
Registered nursing associate receives silver award in inaugural Chief Nurse Adult Social Care Awards
It was a proud day for registered nursing associate Emily Burton when she was presented with a silver award from Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, Deborah...
It was with dismay, though little surprise, I received the news that the government plans to make COVID vaccinations for care home staff compulsory.
It shows a...
Footballing icon Harry Redknapp has paid a surprise visit to a fan with terminal cancer, thanks to quick thinking care home staff.
After spotting Harry while...
Early on in the pandemic at MHA, we took the decision to speak out on the injustices towards those who were providing care to older people in our care homes...
It’s no secret to anyone in the sector that care homes have an image problem. But it’s when people from the outside say it out loud that it really hits...
From Hair to Care
Throughout the year we profile a care professional who has come into the sector after a career change and who demonstrates that it really...
Each month we feature an inspirational individual or team who overcome barriers to make a real difference in their communities. This month we feature...


