Care & services
An investment refurbishment project to transform National Neurological Services (NNS), operated by National Care Group, has reached a new milestone. With a total of six NNS sites across Lancashire and Yorkshire, the renovations are enhancing the services to meet the rehabilitation needs of those recovering from an acquired brain injury (ABI). The latest NNS refurbishments [...]
Cygnet Social Care has been named Complex Care Provider of the Year (Large Group) at the HealthInvestor Awards, recognising the outstanding commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support for individuals across its residential, supported living, day and care home settings. The award celebrates a landmark year for Cygnet Social Care, marked by significant growth, [...]
Allica Bank has launched care home finance for investors buying or refinancing care and nursing homes. The bank is now offering finance against selected residential care properties on an investment basis. The proposition supports experienced landlords investing in residential care and nursing homes, as well as supported living and group homes. It also [...]
Active Neuro (part of Active Care Group) has been named Specialist Services Provider of the Year at the HealthInvestor Awards 2026. This prestigious award recognises innovation, excellence and impact in specialist healthcare services, highlighting the progress Active Neuro has made in transforming neurological rehabilitation across the UK. Keith Browner, CEO, Active Care Group, said: “I [...]
MS patients in Wales can face six-hour round trips to England for specialist care, a charity has warned. Research for MS Society Cymru found that a shortage of specialist NHS staff is leading to long waits for treatment. Nearly 7,000 people in Wales live with MS, which affects the central nervous system and can cause [...]
Springvale Resource Centre, in Greater Manchester, is celebrating the success of one of its colleagues, who has been named ‘Support Worker of the Year’ at an annual awards. Ade joined the specialist neurological service with no prior experience in social care. In less than two years, his confidence flourished, and he felt empowered to take [...]
Government plans for a right to try scheme would let disabled people try work without losing benefits, but campaigners say more is needed to tackle hostile workplaces. Legislation laid before Parliament on Thursday will mean that people who start work or volunteering no longer automatically face a benefit reassessment, a prospect disabled people said was [...]
Professionals from across healthcare, legal, case management and the charity sector will come together this May for a new seminar focused on working together to improve outcomes for people following traumatic injury. Hosted by leading independent care provider Agincare, the free Injury to Independence event will take place on 12 May 2026 at Southampton Football [...]
NR Times visits the specialist hospital in London to find out more about the services, approaches and technologies contributing to its global reputation for holistic, patient-centred care. From a Small Team to a Leading Service: Ascot Rehab was founded 14 years ago after recognising a critical gap in UK neurorehabilitation services. Ascot was founded with [...]
A charity has urged ministers to ensure schools can support children with brain injury after the government's SEND reform consultation. The UK Acquired Brain Injury Forum (UKABIF) said one child in every classroom is estimated to have experienced a brain injury, underlining the scale of the issue across the UK. NHS data suggests about 40,000 [...]
