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: https://social.desa.un.org/issues/ageing/events/2026-unidop #InternationalDayofOlderPersons #AgeingPopulation

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: https://tinyurl.com/5n7pm3vd

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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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 https://www.thecareworkerscharity.org.uk/event/wear-it-orange-week/ #WearItOrange26 #SocialCare #CareWorkers

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

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/

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

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👇

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

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/

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

The September issue of our members' magazine, Making Every Day Matter, is now live!💙 🔗View the magazine here: https://issuu.com/nationalcareforum/docs/making_every_day_matter_-_issue_3_september_2026 #Forpeoplenotforprofit #SocialCare #Memberstories

CEOs and Senior Leaders Network 📅 22 September 2026 🕓 16:00-17:00 📍 Online via Microsoft Teams 🔒 Exclusive to NCF members 🔗 https://www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/events/from-dass-to-dhsc-insights-from-iain-macbeath-senior-advisor-for-adult-social-care-delivery

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

Grace Cares is hosting a FREE sustainability webinar for care providers💙🌍 📅Thursday 17th September 📍Online 🕛10:30am - 11:15 🔗Learn more and register today: https://ow.ly/s7eR50ZN9Wz

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: https://ow.ly/YVlu50ZM20R #Research #Dementia #SocialCare

📢 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

📢 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

📢 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

📢 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

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/

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/

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

The August issue of our members' magazine, Making Every Day Matter, is now live!💙 🔗View the magazine here: https://issuu.com/nationalcareforum/docs/making_every_day_matter_issue_2_august_2026_1_ #Forpeoplenotforprofit #SocialCare #Memberstories

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: https://www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/blog/big-conversation-on-care/ #AdultSocialCare #CaseyCommission

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

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: https://ow.ly/J9gt50YUUll #DigitalLeadership #AdultSocialCare #Leadership

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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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

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 https://ow.ly/4VsE50Z14PU #CareTechnologist #SocialCare

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💙 https://www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/digital-transformation/digital-leadership-programme/ #DigitalLeadership

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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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