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 role in this mission. Collaborating with dedicated infection control specialists (ICS) can significantly enhance resident safety and prevent outbreaks. Here’s a guide for senior care home management professionals on how to develop a successful working relationship with […]
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 pack designed to guide and educate people on do not resuscitate decision making processes. Turning Point says that during the pandemic it noticed an unprecedented increase in the number of people it supported that were […]
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 for care – as new data shows the sector still has a vacancy rate around three times higher than the wider economy. The Workforce Strategy aims to improve the quality of roles in adult social […]
If you specialise in Dementia 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 August we’ll be focusing on Dementia. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help care industry professionals find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of Dementia Products and […]
The Care Workers’ Charity launches Care Workers Advisory Board
The Care Workers’ Charity has announced the launch of the Care Workers Advisory Board and Care Worker Champions Project. Funded by The Rayne Foundation as part of its Better Careers for Better care programme this groundbreaking initiative is designed to amplify the voices of care workers and address critical policy issues impacting the care sector. […]
OPINION: We need to improve recruitment practices in care
With Labour winning the recent general election, Ross Hodgson, a health and social care expert at Unity Plus with over 26 years of industry experience, shares his insights on the current state of standards and regulations within the sector…. Reports show that £8.3 billion is required to keep up with the sector’s growing demand; however, only £4.7 billion has […]
INFECTION CONTROL MONTH: How the care sector has adapted to a post-COVID world
The COVID-19 pandemic shone a spotlight on the critical role of infection control in care homes across the UK. Care home managers are now more committed than ever to implementing robust infection prevention and control (IPC) measures to safeguard the health and well-being of their residents. Thankfully, innovative solutions and related services are emerging, offering valuable tools for care […]
Have you registered for this November’s Care Forum?
The Care Forum returns for its second event of 2024 this November in Manchester – it’s an essential platform for you to connect with the suppliers who can help you with both current business requirements and future projects. In addition to 1-2-1 meetings with suppliers, your pass also includes overnight accommodation, all meals, refreshments and […]
BEDROOM & BATHROOM MONTH: Picking the best partners to create safe and comfortable havens
Care home managers understand the importance of creating a safe and comfortable environment for their residents. Bedrooms and bathrooms are personal spaces where residents deserve to feel at ease and maintain a degree of independence. Selecting the right partners to supply and install specialist bedroom and bathroom equipment is therefore crucial. Here are our top tips to help […]
If you specialise in Infection Control 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 July we’ll be focusing on Infection Control. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help care industry professionals find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of Infection Control […]
