
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

Smart TVs keeping residents connected at David Walker Gardens
David Walker Gardens Care Home in Rutherglen has become the first in the UK to be fully equipped in every

VIDEO: It’s time to book your place at the Care Forum 2026
The Care Forum provides the best experience for professionals who are looking to explore a diverse range of industry solutions and connect

NMC eyes changes to education in nursing
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is seeking Council approval to consult on changes to several education standards in nursing,

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Softworks workforce management tools
Running a care home is demanding. Balancing staff rotas, time and attendance, HR tasks, and payroll often takes valuable hours

CATERING MONTH: Reducing food waste and carbon footprint in care catering
Sustainability has become a defining priority for UK care homes, driven by rising energy costs, evolving regulatory expectations, and growing

December 2025 is Security 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

CATERING MONTH: Navigating food safety regulations while innovating care catering
The UK’s care home sector faces a complex catering challenge: balancing strict regulatory compliance with the need to deliver engaging,

Stay inspection-ready with MOA Benchmarking’s CQC compliance suite
The CQC’s new consultation, “Improving how we assess and rate providers,” marks a major shift in how quality will be

CATERING MONTH: The Hidden Value of Mealtimes – Using food service to improve wellbeing and social connection
Mealtimes in care homes are more than just moments of nourishment: they’re moments of connection. As the sector evolves, many

SAVE THE DATE: Care Forum – June 2026
Don’t worry if you couldn’t make it to this month’s Care Forum – the essential platform for you to connect with

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