Care England, representing the adult social care sector
Care England, a registered charity, is the leading representative body for small, medium and large providers in England.
Care England strives to work collaboratively with its members, stakeholders and Government to implement the foundations of a sustainable future for adult social care that will be to the benefit of all citizens and the economy.
Our Community
Our membership includes organisations of varying types and sizes, amongst them single care homes, small local groups, national providers and not-for-profit voluntary organisations and associations.
Between them they provide a variety of services for older people and those with long term conditions, learning disabilities or mental health problems.
Latest News from Care England
Social care’s improving workforce figures mask a growing concern with no plan to address
26 June 2026
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Care England, the largest and most representative body for independent adult social care providers in England, has responded to Skills for Care’s annual Size and Structure of the Adult Social...
Read moreEveryday changes that improve retention
22 June 2026Article
Retention in social care is often discussed in terms of pay and funding. While important, research shows that everyday working conditions play an equally significant role. Staff are...
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A lot is said about the challenges facing social care from care providers and their representatives and from government. Rarely do the perspectives and reflections of someone living from the...
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Interview no-shows are one of the most frustrating parts of care recruitment. A candidate applies, an interview is arranged, the manager makes time, and then nobody arrives....
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Care work is physically demanding. From lifting and supporting residents to long hours on their feet, the role places continuous strain on the body. Research shows that over...
Read moreFrom fear to readiness: how mock inspections are changing the way providers approach CQC inspections
4 June 2026Article
For many care providers, the words “CQC inspection” still carry a sense of uncertainty. Even in well-run services, there is often a lingering question: are we...
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