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Social care: Andy Burnham is proposing a system in which people across England would be able to access social care without charge. He intends to put the proposal to the electorate at the next general election.

Source: BBC News

CQC leadership: MPs on the Health and Social Care Committee have backed the government’s proposed appointment of Baroness Julia Neuberger as the next Chair of the Care Quality Commission.

Source: The Carer

Right-to-work checks: Care providers are being advised to examine their recruitment and contractor arrangements before significant changes to right-to-work requirements take effect on 1 October 2026.

Source: The Carer

Care home acquisitions: A new Christie & Co market review indicates that over half of care operators surveyed expect to pursue an acquisition of another care home during the coming year.

Source: Christie & Co

Hoist and sling safety: The MHRA is calling on care providers to improve the inspection and upkeep of patient hoists and slings, alongside ensuring staff receive appropriate training. The warning follows concerns that equipment-related incidents are contributing to serious injuries and deaths.

Source: The Carer

Dementia waiting times: Andy Burnham is facing pressure to introduce a nationwide target for how long people should wait to receive dementia-related care in England.

Source: BBC News

Dementia tsar recruitment: The civil service has been criticised after taking six months to advertise the position of a national lead responsible for dementia policy.

Source: The Times

Alzheimer’s gene therapy: Scientists supported by BRACE Dementia Research in Bristol have made progress towards a potential gene therapy for Alzheimer’s. Their approach aims to alter the APOE4 gene, which is associated with increased Alzheimer’s risk, towards the less risky APOE3 form.

Source: The Carer

Access to Alzheimer’s treatments: Experts have raised concerns that NHS preparations may not be sufficient to ensure patients can benefit promptly from emerging Alzheimer’s treatments.

Source: The Telegraph

NHS operations: An investigation has reported allegations that some NHS organisations are postponing planned operations as part of efforts to control spending, potentially leaving patients waiting longer while their pain or condition worsens.

Source: The Telegraph

End-of-life care: Marie Curie has criticised the state of end-of-life care, arguing that shortcomings in services are placing considerable strain on patients and their families.

Source: The Carer