The NR workforce

Home care plans in England could help thousands of people see familiar carers more regularly while reducing the time workers spend travelling between visits. Under new governments proposals, councils will be encouraged to commission services across smaller geographical areas, with one or two main providers serving each neighbourhood. The government says the approach could improve [...]

Cygnet Social Care is celebrating after being named Specialist Care Provider of the Year - Large Group at the National Care Awards 2026, recognising its commitment to quality and significant growth across its specialist care services. The award recognises Cygnet’s commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries, [...]

Cardiff stroke rehab classes have helped survivors improve strength, balance and confidence while giving physiotherapy students practical experience. The Cardiff University Rehabilitation Academy (CURA) ran a 10-week series of exercise classes between April and June 2026 at the university's new Heath Park West Campus. Delivered in partnership with Stroke Association Wales, the programme provided evidence-based [...]

Adult social care provider National Care Group has promoted Wendy Bamford to lead specialist neurological services across Greater Manchester. Wendy left school at 16 and moved into a bedsit, in her words, “with nothing”. Fast forward more than 30 years, she never imagined she’d graduate from university and deliver outstanding care and support at a [...]

By Cygnet Health Care To mark SAS Doctors Week, we are highlighting the expertise and contribution of SAS doctors working across Cygnet Health Care, including the specialist role they play in supporting patients through complex neuro-rehabilitation journeys. For Dr You Chan (Ben) Shin, acting consultant in neuropsychiatry at Cygnet Hospital Taunton, a career spanning emergency [...]

There are just weeks left to nominate an outstanding neuro-rehab leader for the 2026 NR Times Awards, with entries closing on 30 October. The People’s Choice: Leader of the Year Award celebrates individuals who are making a real difference across the sector, recognising the dedication, expertise and leadership that help improve outcomes for people living [...]

A nurse who began her career supporting young people in Nigeria has described how her journey to the UK and experience across specialist healthcare settings ultimately led her to Cygnet Paddocks, where she says she has found the “missing piece” of her nursing career. For Oluwatobi Olaojoyetan, known as Tobi, nursing has always been more [...]

By Rowan Morgan-Ruffley Rehabilitation does not stop when a therapy session ends. For someone rebuilding their life following a brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, amputation or other complex condition, much of the real work of rehabilitation happens at home and in the community. It happens when someone tries to prepare a meal, get back [...]

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 [...]

Every day, clinicians, case managers, lawyers and others help people reclaim movement, language, memory and independence after a brain or spinal injury. It is demanding, complex work - and those who choose it rarely look back. We asked NR Times members: What's the most rewarding part of working in this field? Here's what they told [...]