Secure £120K funding to revolutionise care providers’ Digital Systems and WiFi Infrastructure
By Adam James Abrahami MCP, MA, BA (Hons), Director H2o Networks (Working with Care Providers for 25 years) I recently assisted a care provider with 52 locations obtain 120k grant that was utilised to improve Internet and Wi-Fi connectivity that had been affecting both staff and residents. At the start, their coverage was only at […]
Driving Digital Transformation in Healthcare: Overcoming Challenges with Cloud Gateway’s Scalable Solutions
The Labour government has pledged to invest over £2 billion in digital transformation for the NHS. This significant commitment is likely to influence the broader healthcare sector, as innovations and trends within the NHS often extend to other healthcare micro-sectors. This will improve productivity by creating more appointments for patients, as well as ensuring healthcare providers have […]
The impact of employed staff to deliver compassionate social care
With ongoing staff recruitment and retention challenges, social care providers increasingly rely on agencies to bridge critical staffing gaps. Paul O’Rourke, managing director of the Next Stage group, explores how this approach impacts delivering compassionate, empathetic care… With over a quarter of care workers in the independent sector expected to leave their roles in 2023-2024, retaining skilled and […]
OPINION: Why most managers and care staff complain about the WIFI & Internet & what can be done to solve it and lower costs?
My name is Adam Abrahami, and I work with care groups across the country, including the Bondcare Group. One of the most common complaints I hear from managers and their staff is about unreliable Wi-Fi. This includes no internet access at all, constant disruptions, or being unable to connect to the Wi-Fi network. When these […]
Spearhead: Care Home supplies you can rely on
Spearhead are a trusted supply partner for Care Home Operators, backed by a strong supply chain, reliable delivery network and dedicated account managers. From consumables, equipment and furniture through to compliance, training and equipment servicing, Spearhead deliver a complete service from a single source. Our scalability allows us to serve Care Home Operators with multiple […]
How we solve the care sector’s staffing crisis by investing in our people
In the wake of the 2024 annual State of Adult Social Care report, Paul O’Rourke, Managing Director of Next Stage, emphasises the crucial need to address high staff turnover in the adult social care industry to invest in both individual employees and improve the quality of care they provide… In a sector where continuity of care […]
Enhancing Food Safety Standards in Care Homes: A real-life example of success
By Navitas Safety In care homes, maintaining the highest level of food safety is critical for the health and well-being of residents. With stringent regulations from the Food Safety Act 1990 and oversight from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and local authorities, care homes must stay proactive to avoid food safety violations, which can lead […]
Exploring Lord Darzi’s report and the NHS Crisis: Boosting clinical efficiency with tech
Jonathan Elliott (pictured), Managing Director of Epro – a leading healthcare informatics provider – gives his thoughts on the Lord Darzi report and the current challenges facing the NHS… How does Lord Darzi’s report affect Labour’s goal to reduce NHS waiting times by increasing the number of appointments available in the system? As Lord Darzi’s report […]
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 to and certified for Care environments. The vinyl wallcovering, vinyl upholstery and curtain fabrics fulfil the key contemporary demands of Care spaces, such as hygiene, high performance and human-centricity. humanised healthcare To truly facilitate treatment and […]
Mitigating financial shock through better energy management: Key questions for the care sector
This year, the care sector remains in a financially precarious position. According to the Financial Impacts of Covid-19 on Care Homes (FICCH), six in ten of the UK’s care home beds are operated by companies that could go bankrupt should they experience even a mild economic shock. Any future energy cost surges are therefore a threat and […]