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Thinking about taking comfort from the latest adult social care workforce data? You’re not the only one. Vacancy rates have dropped to their lowest level in a decade and the number of filled posts has edged up again, offering a rare moment of optimism for a sector used to bleak headlines. But much of that gain has been underpinned by international recruitment just as that route is closing down, leaving providers facing the harder task of building and keeping a resilient domestic workforce over the long term.
Facing the UK veterinary workforce shortage and wondering how to compete? You’re far from alone. Practices across the country are chasing the same limited pool of vets and nurses, which means relying on salary uplifts alone is turning into an expensive arms race with diminishing returns. What increasingly makes the difference is employer branding the clarity of your culture, leadership, flexibility and development offer because that’s what helps the right clinicians choose your practice and stay, even when rival adverts promise slightly higher pay.
Adult social care is one of the foundations of the UK's health and care system, providing essential support to millions of people every day. From residential care homes and supported living services to home care providers and community-based care, the sector plays a critical role in helping people live safely, independently and with dignity.
Summary and practical guidance on the Competition and Markets Authority's provisional decision proposing 21 measures for veterinary businesses — price transparency, prescription cap, enhanced complaints routes and what happens next.
Recent research underscores a growing but under-realised opportunity within pharmacy education. As the environmental footprint of medicines becomes increasingly apparent, pharmacists — past, present and future — are uniquely positioned to safeguard both human and planetary health. But to do so, education programmes must evolve.
The Welsh Government has reached an agreement with NHS Wales and Community Pharmacy Wales to increase the total funding available to community pharmacies by 4% for 2025–26. This uplift is worth around £7 million and takes the total value of Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) fees and allowances to approximately £182 million.
Sustainability is becoming increasingly important across the veterinary sector. Clients are more eco-conscious than ever, and many actively look for practices that reflect their values. By making your veterinary clinic greener, you can reduce costs, improve efficiency, and boost trust with pet owners. Here are practical and achievable ways to make your vet practice more sustainable.
Finding the right veterinary recruitment agency can make a huge difference whether you’re a veterinary surgeon, a registered veterinary nurse (RVN), or a practice manager. Here are some of the top veterinary recruitment agencies in the UK, their strengths, and what makes them stand out.
Learn what the morning-after pill is, how it works, why it's called the morning-after pill, and where to get it in the UK.
NHS rolls out free morning-after pill at nearly 10,000 pharmacies in England, ending postcode lottery and improving access to emergency contraception.
Social isolation among older people is a growing concern in the United Kingdom, with serious effects on physical, mental, and emotional health. Social isolation is the absence of meaningful social contact and a lack of belonging within supportive relationships. Loneliness is related yet different.