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Adult social care in England is heading for its biggest change in a generation. On 29 September 2026, Prime Minister Andy Burnham set out plans for a National Care Service, with free personal care for older people at its heart. Days later, the government confirmed a national pension scheme for care workers and a new workforce action plan.
For care employers, recruiters and anyone thinking about a career in care, the message is clear. The sector is moving towards a better-valued, better-supported workforce, and that will shape how care roles are advertised, filled and developed in the years ahead.
Further detail on prescribing within the CPCF published, Community Pharmacy England, 9 October 2026
In primary care, good clinicians have choices. A salaried GP, practice nurse or clinical pharmacist can scroll past dozens of vacancies in a single evening, and most of them read almost exactly the same.
The Online NHS Trust launched on 1 June 2026 the UK's first digital-only hospital. Here's what it means for doctors working flexibly in secondary care.
Wegovy pill UK: MHRA-approved but not yet on the NHS. Discover what the first oral GLP-1 weight loss tablet means for patients, GPs, and primary care services across the UK
Thinking about making the switch to locum GP work? You're not alone. According to NHS Digital, more than 1 in 4 GPs in England now work in a non-permanent capacity, and that figure has risen steadily over the past five years. The reasons vary flexibility, burnout from partnership pressures, life stage transitions but the appeal of locum work is consistent.
Choosing the right GP career path can have a significant impact on your work-life balance, earnings and long-term career satisfaction. In this guide, we compare salaried GP, GP partner and locum GP roles across the UK, Canada and Australia, exploring differences in pay, flexibility, job security and career progression. Whether you're newly qualified or considering your next move in primary care, discover which path best aligns with your professional goals and lifestyle priorities.
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.