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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This International Day of Older Persons we're celebrating by exploring the theme of The Age of Longevity: Rethinking systems for Longer Lives. Learn more here: social.desa.un.org/issues/ageing/ev… #InternationalDayofOlderPersons #AgeingPopulation
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Right to Work Checks are changing from 1 October 2026 Trust ID, part of the Citation Group, has published a free blog breaking down what’s changing and what employers need to know ahead of the new requirements. Read the full blog: tinyurl.com/5n7pm3vd
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Right to Work changes in new Home Office draft, coming 1 October  - TrustID
New Right to Work regulations extend coverage to gig, agency and contract workers from October 2026. Learn what the changes mean and how employers can prepare.
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This week, the NCF team have enjoyed celebrating #WearItOrangeWeek by swapping our everyday wear with bright orange outfits🧡 🔗Learn more about the Wear It Orange campaign here www.thecareworkerscharity.org.uk/ev… #WearItOrange26 #SocialCare #CareWorkers
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Just 1 day to go until the National Day of Arts in Care Homes 2026 and we look forward to seeing how our members will celebrate the day💙🎨 🔗https://napa-activities.org.uk/get-involved/creativity-arts-programme/arts-in-care-homes/national-day/ #AICH26 #NAPA
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Less than a week left to register! From DASS to DHSC – insights from Iain MacBeath, DHSC Senior Advisor 📅 22 September 2026 🕓 16:00-17:00 📍 Online 🔗https://www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/events/from-dass-to-dhsc-insights-from-iain-macbeath-senior-advisor-for-adult-social-care-delivery/
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
This World Alzheimer's Day we support our members in raising awareness about dementia💙 Our members Alzheimer's Society are campaigning to beat dementia and are leading towards a better future for those living with dementia. 🔗https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved/world-alzheimers-month
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The Care Show Birmingham 2026 is returning to the NEC on 7th – 8th October and the NCF team will be busy across the two days💙 We look forward to seeing as many members as possible at this year’s show! Have a look at what we'll be up to in the images below👇
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The finalists for the National Care Awards 2026 have been revealed and we'd like to say a huge congratulations to our members who were named as finalists💙 🔗Learn more here:https://nationalcareawards.com/finalists-2026/ #AdultSocialCare #NationalCareAwards
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
A huge congrats to our members and sector friends who have been named as finalists for The Social Care Top 30 for 2026 💙 It's wonderful to see social care colleagues recognised for their hard work, vote for your winner today! 🔗https://www.socialcaretop30.co.uk/poll/the-social-care-top-30-2026/
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Register for the October cohort of the Digital Leadership Programme today!💙 📅13th, 20th, 27th October & 3rd November 2026 📍Online 🕛1 day per week for 4 weeks #DigitalLeadership #AdultSocialCare #Leadership
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The September issue of our members' magazine, Making Every Day Matter, is now live!💙 🔗View the magazine here: issuu.com/nationalcareforum/docs/ma… #Forpeoplenotforprofit #SocialCare #Memberstories
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
CEOs and Senior Leaders Network 📅 22 September 2026 🕓 16:00-17:00 📍 Online via Microsoft Teams 🔒 Exclusive to NCF members 🔗 www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/events…
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Join us at Stand C7 at #LabourPartyConference2026 hosted with @comintcare.bsky.social. We will showcase how #notforprofit providers reinvest in people, communities, innovation and the workforce, and why they're vital to the future of adult social care #ForPeopleNotProfit #NationalCareService
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Grace Cares is hosting a FREE sustainability webinar for care providers💙🌍 📅Thursday 17th September 📍Online 🕛10:30am - 11:15 🔗Learn more and register today: ow.ly/s7eR50ZN9Wz
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Join Nightingale Hammerson, leading experts in residential, nursing, dementia and palliative care, as they explore the future of care and the importance of research in care homes. 📅5th November 2026 🕛9am-5pm 🔗Book now: ow.ly/YVlu50ZM20R #Research #Dementia #SocialCare
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
📢 Join #CareWorkersCharity for Professional Care Workers' Week, 14-18 Sept! FREE webinars to celebrate care workers & discuss key issues including a session on careers in care with Liz Jones on 14 Sept 👉https://www.thecareworkerscharity.org.uk/event/professional-care-workers-week-2026/ #PCWW2026
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
📢 Join #CareWorkersCharity for Professional Care Workers' Week, 14-18 Sept! FREE webinars to celebrate care workers & discuss key issues including a session on careers in care with Liz Jones on 14 Sept 👉https://www.thecareworkerscharity.org.uk/event/professional-care-workers-week-2026/ #PCWW2026
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
📢 Join #CareWorkersCharity for Professional Care Workers' Week, 14-18 Sept! FREE webinars to celebrate care workers & discuss key issues including a session on careers in care with Liz Jones on 14 Sept 👉https://www.thecareworkerscharity.org.uk/event/professional-care-workers-week-2026/ #PCWW2026
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
📢 Join #CareWorkersCharity for Professional Care Workers' Week, 14-18 Sept! FREE webinars to celebrate care workers & discuss key issues including a session on careers in care with Liz Jones on 14 Sept 👉https://www.thecareworkerscharity.org.uk/event/professional-care-workers-week-2026/ #PCWW2026
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
NCF member-exclusive event: Two weeks in: what the new government means for social care 📅 14 September 2026 🕓 15:00-16:00 📍 Online via Microsoft Teams 🔒 Exclusive to NCF members 🔗https://www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/events/two-weeks-in-what-the-new-government-means-for-social-care/
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Calling all NCF members! Don't miss this insightful webinar focused on understanding TV and Film licensing in care homes💙 📅Wednesday 2nd September 🕛12pm-1pm 🔗https://www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/events/motion-picture-licensing-company-mplc-explained-understanding-tv-film-licensing-in-care-homes/
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The Care Technologist Programme is designed to support care and support practitioners, digital and quality leads💙 Now recognised as a new role category in the Care Workforce Pathway! 🔗https://ow.ly/4VsE50Z14PU #CareTechnologist #Careandsupport
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
The August issue of our members' magazine, Making Every Day Matter, is now live!💙 🔗View the magazine here: issuu.com/nationalcareforum/docs/ma… #Forpeoplenotforprofit #SocialCare #Memberstories
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Today's policy blog discusses the Casey Commission's Big Conversation on Care alongside exciting new ministerial appointments and what they could mean for the sector💙 🔗Read more here: www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/blog/b… #AdultSocialCare #CaseyCommission
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
The Care Technologist Programme is designed to support care and support practitioners, digital and quality leads💙 Now recognised as a new role category in the Care Workforce Pathway! 🔗https://ow.ly/4VsE50Z14PU #CareTechnologist #Careandsupport
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
If you’re a CQC Registered Manager or in a similar middle management role, the Digital Leadership Programme is your key to confidently navigating the digital future of adult social care💙 Learn more at: ow.ly/J9gt50YUUll #DigitalLeadership #AdultSocialCare #Leadership
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Digital Leadership Programme - National Care Forum
Transform your approach to leadership with our four-week course, Digital Leadership Programme. This practical training is designed for adult social care
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
NCF has launched a programme of work to support our members & other #notforprofit care & support providers to lead the way on employment practice www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/ncf-press-re... @vicrayner.bsky.social @ncfliz.bsky.social #employmentrights #ERA #careworkforce #FPA #CareWorkforcePathway
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
The Care Technologist Programme is a hands-on course delivered over five interactive workshop days. It is designed to support care and support practitioners, digital and quality leads, and managers 💙 🔗 Learn more here ow.ly/4VsE50Z14PU #CareTechnologist #SocialCare
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
If you’re a CQC Registered Manager or in a similar middle management role, the Digital Leadership Programme is your key to confidently navigating the digital future of adult social care💙 www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/digita… #DigitalLeadership
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Digital Leadership Programme - National Care Forum
Transform your approach to leadership with our four-week course, Digital Leadership Programme. This practical training is designed for adult social care
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Read @vicrayner.bsky.social's response as she welcomes the PM's speech on this 'momentous day for social care' www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/ncf-press-re... #notforprofit #forpeoplenotprofit
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
The Care Technologist Programme is a hands-on course delivered over five interactive workshop days. It is designed to support care and support practitioners, digital and quality leads, and managers 💙 🔗 Learn more here ow.ly/4VsE50Z14PU #CareTechnologist #SocialCare
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
If you’re a CQC Registered Manager or in a similar middle management role, the Digital Leadership Programme is your key to confidently navigating the digital future of adult social care💙 www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/digita… #DigitalLeadership
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Digital Leadership Programme - National Care Forum
Transform your approach to leadership with our four-week course, Digital Leadership Programme. This practical training is designed for adult social care
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Calling all NCF members🚨 The third webinar in our Leading Better Employment Practice series will take place tomorrow at 10am. 🔗Learn more and register: www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/events…
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Guidance on Phase 2 of #AwaabsLaw has been published. NCF's members have been sent a full briefing covering the changes which come into effect on 30th Nov 2026. Any members who have not received it can contact honor.westlake@nationalcareforum.org.uk www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/awaabs-law/
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
"This would be a vital first step in providing relief to a sector under immense pressure." Along with 7 orgs representing the UK social care sector, we have written to the new PM urging him to exempt providers from recent eNICs increases. Read the letter here www.ccpscotland.org/wp-content/u...
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
We are delighted to launch our brand new members' magazine, Making Every Day Matter! Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us, we have loved creating this magazine💙 🔗https://issuu.com/nationalcareforum/docs/making_every_day_matter_-_issue_1_j_e9d3bad5747ed7 #Forpeoplenotforprofit
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Our partners at Care Roadshow are bringing together sector leaders this autumn to share practical approaches to workforce challenges 🔗 forms.reg.buzz/care-roadshows-2026-…
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Care Provider Alliance @cpa-socialcare.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Our member @ncfcareforum.bsky.social has responded to the Government's response to the Fair Pay Agreement consultation.
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
NCF welcomes Andy Burnham's call to action on social care Read the full press release here: www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/ncf-pr… #AdultSocialCare #Forpeoplenotforprofit
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Read @vicrayner.bsky.social's full response to the publication today of the government's response to the Fair Pay Agreement consultation www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/ncf-press-re... #FairPayAgreement #FPA #notforprofit #NationalCareService
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Vic Rayner OBE will be speaking at the Public Finance Live Conference tomorrow💙 🔗 publicfinancelive.org/speakers/prof…
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Today's policy blog discusses exciting changes in the political landscape as we await the process that will most likely name Andy Burnham as Prime Minister. 🔗 www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/blog/a…
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Andy Burnham - expectant Prime Minister - National Care Forum
It’s been an exciting few weeks in politics and this week we await the process which will almost certainly lead to Andy Burnham, newly elected MP for
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Care Roadshows are back on the road and heading to Surrey, Leeds and Cardiff! Register for an event near you today: ow.ly/8HZR50ZmrZT
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Calling all NCF members! We are running a series of three connected webinars exploring different aspects of how providers as employers can respond to the changes being introduced by the ERA’s trade union measures💙 🔗 ow.ly/1oJp50ZgLJm #SocialCare #Policy #Employment
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
We are delighted to announce that Vic Rayner will be speaking at the Public Finance Live Conference💙 📅Thursday 16th July 2026 🕛10:20am - 11:20am 📍Olympia, London 🔗Learn more at publicfinancelive.org/speakers/prof… #PublicFinance26 #SocialCare
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Parkhaven Trust @parkhaventrust.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
💚 A huge thank you to the @ncfcareforum.bsky.social for the lovely chocolate hamper (needless to say, it didn't last long!) as a thank you for hosting the Carey Commission last month. ✅ www.parkhaven.org.uk/parkhaven-we... ✅ delighted to be part of this important national discussion
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Lynne Horton, our Digital Skills Development Lead, will be part of a Login LCR panel discussion this morning💙 The discussion will focus on the delivery of devices across the Liverpool City Region. #LCR #DigitalInclusion #SocialCare
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Finn Turner Berry is chairing a panel at the Care Management Show in Birmingham this morning!💙 If you're at the Care Management Show today be sure to catch the panel! #CareManagementShow #SocialCare #Policy
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Calling all NCF members! We are running a series of three connected webinars exploring different aspects of how providers as employers can respond to the changes being introduced by the ERA’s trade union measures💙 🔗 ow.ly/E1XL50ZgLJi #SocialCare #Policy #Employment
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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Our free, in-person workshop will explore how circadian lighting can support service users’ wellbeing and create supportive environments for staff💙 📅8th July ⏰9am-12pm 📍Central Tech, 31 Russell Street, Liverpool, L3 5LJ www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/events…
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