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 […]
Advantage Analytics: Driving sustainability and delivering savings for the care sector
With the Care and Quality Commission’s (CQC) CQC’s new Single Assessment Framework now including a crucial quality statement on environmental sustainability, care homes must consider how they respond. Implementing environmental sustainability can be an area of concern for managers, so how can care homes enhance their sustainability and make important financial savings at the same time? Advantage […]
Residential vs Nursing Dementia Care: How they differ and what this means for healthcare providers
In light of 55 million global cases and 10 million new diagnoses yearly, comprehending diverse care types is important for those navigating dementia1. Recognising the difference between residential and nursing care is vital to ensuring the appropriate support aligns with the progression of an individual living with dementia. As the leading provider of specialist dementia […]
Children’s services: Enabling families to have their voice
By Jackie Gill, Digital CHC Product Manager, IEG4 Social care is in desperate need of widespread reform, but to protect the safety of our most vulnerable, Children’s long-term care needs specialist attention. Recently the Children’s commissioner called for urgent reform, which is now more than ever paramount, as ministers have pledged to eradicate the waiting […]