
‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating for Next Stage for Fostering
Next Stage for Fostering, an independent fostering agency based in the North West, has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Wallcovering, upholstery and curtain fabrics for Care environments
Helping to make the material specification of Care projects simple, Vescom has a variety of material solutions that are tailored

PRESSURE CARE MONTH: Key considerations for managing treatment in your care home
Pressure ulcers, also known as pressure sores or bedsores, are a significant issue in the UK’s residential care sector. These painful and debilitating

Join the care home sector’s leading lights at the Care Forum this November
Can you or a colleague attend the Care Forum on the 4th-5th November in Manchester? It’s less than 10 weeks away and you’ll be joining

Hospital at Home usage increases in Scotland
The number of patients using Hospital at Home in Scotland rose by almost a quarter last year, it has been

New research points to disparity between home costs and level of care
Outsourcing care homes has compromised the accessibility and quality of care for the most vulnerable, particularly in areas of greatest

DEMENTIA CARE MONTH: How to ensure you work with only the best partners
Choosing the right dementia care partners is crucial for providing high-quality care to residents with dementia. Here are key considerations for

If you specialise in Pressure Care Products for care homes we want to hear from you!
Each month on Care Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the care sector – and in

Nutrition, wellbeing and communication top care service complaints in Scotland
Scotland’s Care Inspectorate has published an in-depth report on complaints about care services in the country, with overall complaints down

DEMENTIA CARE MONTH: Defining core needs and additional support in the care home
Providing high-quality care for residents with dementia requires a comprehensive approach. Senior care home managers must carefully consider the various dementia

The Simon Trust assisted living charity receives three wheel support from Jorvik Tricycles
Tricycle manufacturer Jorvik Tricycles has donated two non-electric tricycles to Surrey based charity, The Simon Trust, for use at its assisted

Registration is open for November’s Care Forum – Now is the time to book!
Don’t let your summer getaway get in the way of industry networking, learning and connection building this October at the

INFECTION CONTROL MONTH: How to partner with infection control specialists in the care home setting
Senior care home management professionals have a paramount responsibility: ensuring the health and wellbeing of their residents. Infection control plays a vital

Learning Disability England teams with Turning Point to produce specialist DNACPR guide
Health and care provider Turning Point has teamed-up with Learning Disability England to produce an updated version of an information

New Workforce Strategy for adult social care a ‘turning point’
The launch of a new Workforce Strategy for adult social care in England is being hailed as a turning point