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Aston University student paper aims to improve health outcomes for those with learning disabilities
A third-year nursing student at Aston University, has written a paper outlining the health inequalities faced by people with learning difficulties

Herts’ Abbots Care marks 30th year with ‘Outstanding’ rating
Hertfordshire home-care provider Abbots Care has been awarded the highest possible rating by the Care Quality Commission for the third consecutive

SOFTWARE MONTH: How workforce management tools help tackle staffing challenges in care homes
Recruitment and retention continue to be some of the most pressing challenges in the UK’s care sector. Persistent staffing shortages,

Care Forum: Final call for next week’s event!
We have just one delegate place available for the Care Forum – claim it today before registration closes! The event

November 2025 is Catering Equipment Month on Care Briefing: Here’s how to get involved…
Each month on Care Briefing we shine a spotlight on a different part of the care sector – and in

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Green Earth Supplies
At Green Earth Supplies Ltd, we help care homes across the UK reduce heating costs and carbon emissions through our proven,

New report highlights adult social care growth despite recruitment challenges
Skills For Care’s annual ‘State of the adult social care sector and workforce in England’ report show the sector continued

SOFTWARE MONTH: How analytics platforms are helping care leaders improve performance and benchmark outcomes
The care sector is always under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality care while managing tight budgets, workforce shortages, and regulatory

MARKET DATA: The products & solutions care homes are buying for their 2026 projects
Training, Sensory and Employment are topping the list of solutions the UK’s care home procurement professionals are sourcing in 2026,

SOFTWARE MONTH: Protecting resident data in an increasingly digital-first sector
The social care sector is embracing digital transformation at pace. From electronic care records to IoT-enabled monitoring, technology is becoming

Simple scheduling and staff management with Planday
Planday is the simple workforce management platform that’s making life easier for managers and staff alike. Scheduling, communication, time tracking

Circle of Care campaign aims to support ‘sandwich generation’ of carers
Consultus Care & Nursing has launched Circle of Care, a national campaign highlighting the challenges adult children face as they juggle

Can you afford to miss next month’s Care Forum?
The upcoming Care Forum, taking place on Monday 3rd & Tuesday 4th November at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Manchester Airport, brings together professionals from the care sector for

PRESSURE CARE MONTH: Measuring What Matters – Auditing, reporting and benchmarking performance
In care homes, few issues have as great an impact on resident wellbeing, regulatory compliance, and operational reputation as pressure

Join the NW Hearts Charity’s Excellence in Heart Care Celebration!
Do you know somebody who has gone over and above in heart care? Perhaps a colleague or friend has had
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