New guide launched to promote dietary inclusivity in care
“Food is central to our identity and I would hope that stays with us throughout life,” says Senior Rabbi as new guide is launched to help care homes cater for a variety of diets. The guide, produced by charity Vegetarian for Life (VfL), is packed full of recipes and information on how religion or philosophical […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Vegetarian for Life training & nutrition
Can your business cater well and ethically for older vegans and vegetarians? Fully-funded training is now available. The number of vegan residents in UK care homes has TREBLED in the last 5 years. Are you equipped to cater for the rising number of vegans and vegetarians? Or do they pass your business by and take […]
The importance of hygiene in social care settings
Maintaining a high standard of hygiene in care settings is extremely important. Those who live in care are more likely to have a vulnerable or compromised immune system, making them more susceptible to commonly transmitted infections. For this reason, it is integral to the delivery of effective care that residents, visitors and staff take reasonable […]
Fire safety in care homes: How to ensure you are compliant
By Silas Campbell, Marketing and Communications Executive, Blueleaf We all know how damaging a fire can be; from seeing the devastating effects of the Grenfell Tower incident, to witnessing centuries worth of history burning down with the Notre Dam. Failing to conduct adequate and efficient fire safety checks makes the possibility of a disaster striking […]
Creating a digitally-led social care sector
Ian Newell, Director at Refero, explains how teleconsultation technology is bridging the communication gap in social care… Despite 12 green and white papers and five independent commissions over the last 20 years, successive governments have failed to find a winning strategy for social care reform. Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s deadline of 1 April for the social green paper […]
The Importance of HR Compliance Training for Care Workers
HR Compliance is often an area that gets overlooked in the Care Sector and is not always given the attention it deserves. Effective HR Compliance Training can be the difference between keeping employees or losing them due to negative working environments or conflicts at work. Not to mention the obvious benefits like employee retention, building […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Planday workforce management
Planday offers an easy-to-use workforce management platform with all the functionality you need, including scheduling, communications, time tracking, vacation and absence management and payroll calculations. With our technology and highly responsive customer success team, Planday helps care providers to operate more efficiently, streamline staff management and planning processes and help improve employee engagement. URL: https://www.planday.com/uk/lp/careforum
GUEST BLOG: Let’s talk about Smart Home Social Care
As the population ages, the demand for high quality carers rises. By 2026 it’s predicted that the UK will need around 420,000 more carers, but with the current vacancy rate high and the amount of those showing interest in the care sector diminishing, it’s important that technology is utilised in order to help fill the gaps […]
OPINION: Improving the image of care
By Care Home Management With Care Home Open Day just around the corner (June 28), care home managers may well be wondering whether it’s worth the effort to get involved. After all, unless you work in, or have a friend or relative in a care home, why on earth would you be interested in visiting […]
CASE STUDY: Smart Infrastructure – Well-designed hospitals help patients heal faster
By Siemens Smart Infrastructure When patients are allowed to recover in a more comfortable environment studies show there is a positive impact on their healing and well-being. Effective building design has been widely used to help patients recover more quickly and hospital staff to work more efficiently. Evidence-based design (EBD), the process of making changes […]