Carer’s Allowance is the main state benefit for unpaid carers in the UK. It is worth £86.45 per week from 7 April 2026, paid to people who provide at least 35 hours of care per week to someone who receives a qualifying disability benefit. On paper, it is a straightforward…

If you have ever received a tender opportunity in the health and social care sector and wondered whether the rules applying to it are the same as the NHS contract you bid for six months ago, the honest answer is: probably not.  Since January 2024, two separate procurement frameworks have…

Mental health has never had more attention in the UK than it does right now. The NHS 10-Year Health Plan has put it front and centre, and in 2026, we’re finally seeing real money follow the promises. But with that investment comes a wave of new contracts, tighter commissioning standards,…

“Social services adult care” is one of those phrases that gets searched thousands of times a month across the UK, and yet most people who type it aren’t entirely sure what they’re looking for. They just know they need help. Maybe a parent is struggling to cope at home. Maybe…

Community mental health services are the backbone of how the UK supports people with ongoing mental health conditions. They’re the teams and programmes that keep people stable, connected, and out of hospital. And in 2026, they’re going through one of the biggest transformations in a generation. Whether you’re someone trying…