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The local government settlement brings greater funding certainty for councils, but adult social care continues to absorb a growing share of local authority budgets amid rising demand and costs. Without funding that reflects the true cost of care, independent providers face ongoing financial pressure, threatening market stability and choice for people who rely on care and support. Read Nicola's Blog for January 2026 to see my take on it.

This month Nicola's Blog focuses on the Chancellor's Autumn Budget and distils down what this means for the social care sector.

Surrey Care Association is helping local care providers make the most of the national Make Care Your Career campaign. Post your vacancies, use free campaign resources, and attract new talent in Surrey’s care sector.

The most recent Nicola's Blog which explores the recent consultation on the Fair Pay Agreement (FPA) and what it might mean for Surrey social care providers

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of looking through more than 140 entries for this year’s Care Awards, and in this month's blog I am going to take you behind the scenes of the judging process.

In July 2025, Skills for Care produced a recent report on the size and structure of the adult social care sector and workforce in England using data from 2024 to 2025 to highlight the current state of play of the social care workforce.

Care Roadshows, the UK’s leading regional care home events, are back this autumn. Offering unmissable opportunities for care home owners, directors and senior leaders to gain insights, build connections and explore the latest innovations in care.

Asking for local health and care providers, voluntary and community groups to work together

What it means to social care providers