“An extension of the community”: MMCG’s Commissioning Manager sets out vision for Biddenham’s newest care home
Maria Mallaband Care Group’s Home Commissioning Manager Michael Zinaka (pictured) has set out his aim that Bentley Grange, Biddenham’s new £13.5 million care home, should be an integral part of the community it serves when it opens next month. The state-of-the-art home will provide a luxurious living environment with 60 en-suite bedrooms across 3 floors, […]
Care England initiative seeks to address adult social care staffing issues
Care England, the representative body of independent providers of adult social care in England, has launched an end-to-end solution to help care providers and Local Authorities solve the adult social care workforce recruitment and retention conundrum. Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive of Care England, said: “The adult social care workforce remains in a deep-rooted […]
Meet, learn and find the solutions you need at this summer’s Care Forum
The Care Forum will provide you with a rare full working day & a half of industry networking, learning and connection building, in an intimate format – Confirm your attendance today! 3rd & 4th June 2024 Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow This unique event has been created to help you source new solution […]
Staffing and talent attraction remains top pressure for health leaders
Talent attraction and retention remains the top priority for leaders in the health and care sectors in the UK, according to a new report that finds 53% of organisations struggle to find enough permanent staff to fill all rostering requirements leaving staffing levels at breaking point. Over half (60%) of senior health & care professionals […]
A paperless vision – reshaping residential care
Integrating digital solutions into health and care settings is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Claire Hunter, Group Quality & Compliance Manager at Healthcare Homes, reflects on the care provider’s successful route to digitised care planning, and shares some guidance for care homes embarking on their own tech journey… Healthcare Homes was founded in […]
INFECTION CONTROL MONTH: Taking a holistic approach to choosing the best solutions for your care homes
In the wake of global health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, infection control has become a paramount concern for care home managers. Selecting the right infection control solutions is crucial to safeguard the health and well-being of both residents and staff in these settings. Here are some top tips to guide you in making the […]
If you specialise in Health & Safety 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 February we’ll be focusing on Health & Safety. 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 Health […]
INFECTION CONTROL MONTH: Norovirus cases up as COVID-19 remain flat in Week 52
The latest national flu and COVID-19 surveillance report, which includes respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) data, and national norovirus and rotavirus surveillance report, shows mixed activity from COVID-19 between week 52 and 51, but increases since the publication of the previous report in week 50. SARS-CoV-2 positivity decreased to 10.1%, from 11.2% in the previous week, according to […]
INFECTION CONTROL MONTH: Adapting to new challenges in the care home
Prompted by heightened awareness of infection risks, notably due to the COVID-19 pandemic, care homes have had to rapidly adapt and implement more stringent hygiene protocols. Here we explore the key trends in infection control within UK, highlighting how they are responding to new challenges to protect their residents, based in insights from attendees at […]
There’s a free place waiting for you at June’s Care Forum
We have a guest pass available for you at the Care Forum, and we’d like to invite you and/or a colleague to join us – all you need to do is register here. Taking place on 3rd & 4th June at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Centre, London Heathrow, this free event includes: Evening drinks […]
