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HEALTH & SAFETY MONTH: Supporting home staff to deliver safe care under strain
Across the UK’s care sector, health and safety is increasingly shaped not just by policies or premises, but by workforce

HEALTH & SAFETY MONTH: Where digital tools are improving risk management in nursing homes
Health & safety in nursing homes has always depended on strong leadership, consistent practice and a well-trained workforce. But digital

Giving care home furniture a second life
By Grosvenor Contracts In the care sector, comfort and cleanliness are essential — but so is sustainability. Grosvenor Contracts’ re-upholstery service helps

DHSC launches free ‘Get Adult Social Care Data’ platform for CQC-registered providers
A new DHSC-backed digital service is opening up local adult social care insights for CQC-registered providers in England, giving care

Care Forum Wales publishes election manifesto calling for fair funding, workforce reform and NHS parity
Care Forum Wales (CFW) has published a new manifesto ahead of the next Senedd election in May 2026, urging all

INFECTION CONTROL MONTH: How layout, materials and cleaning protocols reduce transmission risk
Infection control in care homes will always depend on good training and consistent practice. Senior leaders at the Care Forum

The Care Forum: Meaningful conversations, key insights and vital meetings
Why do so many decision makers find the Care Forum such a valuable use of their time? Quite simply the

February 2026 is Health & Safety Month on Care Briefing: Make sure your solutions are part of the story!
Each month on Care Briefing we shine a spotlight on a different part of the care sector – and this

INFECTION CONTROL MONTH: From Policy to Practice – Making infection control work in residential and nursing homes
Infection control policies in UK care homes are robust, well-documented and closely aligned with national guidance. Yet in practice, the

Skin cream fire risks highlighted in new campaign
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) have urged the public and

Whitepaper addresses the role of analytics in preventive care
Health tech specialists Everon Group and Howz have issued a whitepaper revealing that disrupted sleep is strongly correlated with increased fall risk, reduced resilience

Upskill your career with online courses for care home professionals, fully revised & updated for 2026
Did you know we have a wide selection of online courses tailored specifically for the care home and social care

January 2026 is Infection Control Month on Care Briefing: Make sure your solutions are part of the story
Each month on Care Briefing we shine a spotlight on a different part of the care sector – and this

WEBINAR: How care homes can avoid workforce management pitfalls
Running a care home is demanding, and every hour counts. Managing staff rotas, tracking time and attendance, keeping up with

SECURITY MONTH: Training care home staff to recognise risks and respond confidently
Security in care homes isn’t just about locks, alarms and CCTV. The most effective protection comes from something far more
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