Hidden army of carers report a lack of recognition
Almost half of unpaid carers claim their role is not understood or valued by their community, according to new research published for Carers Week 2026.
Octopus’s garden grows wild as record bloom sweeps UK waters
A dramatic surge in common octopus populations off the southwest coast of England has been linked to warming seas and wider environmental changes, according to new research by the Marine Biological Association (MBA).
Harmful formaldehyde levels put thousands of NHS staff at risk
Tens of thousands of NHS pathology workers are being routinely exposed to unsafe levels of formaldehyde, a known carcinogen, due to poor monitoring and inadequate safety controls, researchers have warned.
Staff room: talking health and social care with Tameside Council
When it comes to recruitment in health and social care, headlines often focus on hospitals and care homes under pressure. Less visible are the people within councils working to keep services running amid rising demand.