The A-Z of pressure care products required by residential care homes
For individuals with reduced mobility or those confined to beds and chairs for prolonged periods, pressure sores or pressure ulcers can be a genuine concern. These painful lesions result from sustained pressure on specific parts of the body, such as the heels, hips, and sacrum. UK residential care homes employ various pressure care products and […]
How can Asset Management help optimise operations and enhance patient care?
As a care home operator, you might feel overwhelmed at the amount of assets your care facility uses. Many care providers struggle to keep track of all their equipment, what condition it is in and how much the equipment is costing them in repairs. This challenge is intensified the older the equipment gets. If you […]
ICG welcomes winter funding for social care, but stresses reforms also needed
Independent Care Group (ICG) Chair Mike Padgham has welcomed the extra £40m from Government to support social care this winter, but has warned how vital it was that the money reached the front line of delivery, adding that the occasional drip feed of small amounts of funding into social care was no substitute for the […]
The Care Forum is the only place to be this November
Join us at the Care Forum on the 6th & 7th November where senior industry professionals, like you, can meet with solution providers for a series of face-to-face meetings. This two-day, focused event brings together top industry suppliers offering the very best products/services, ready to help you with your upcoming projects. Your complimentary pass includes: An itinerary of one-to-one […]
Do you specialise in Software 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 October we’ll be focusing on Software. 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 Software solutions and […]
TUC sets out strategy for the care workforce in new report
TUC analysis shows that across the UK care workers are earning below the real living wage and are significantly underpaid relative to pay across the rest of the economy, and it has outlined a strategy it says can help rectify the situation. While central government is the predominant source of public funding for care the […]
Choosing Pressure Care Products: A comprehensive guide for care homes
Pressure care is paramount in care home settings. With vulnerable residents, often spending extended periods in bed or seated, the risk of pressure ulcers or bedsores increases significantly. Selecting the right pressure care products and approaches is not merely about comfort; it’s a vital component in ensuring the well-being and health of residents. Here’s a […]
CIW doubles down on EDI strategy
Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) together with Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has published a joint Statement of Strategic Intent focusing on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI). The statement represents the first step towards a joint Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy which will be launched in November this year. As the independent inspectorates and regulators of healthcare, […]
Worksop care home named ‘Care Home of the Year’ in MMCG awards
The team at Gateford Hill Care Home in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, is celebrating after winning the 2023 Care Home of the Year award at the Maria Mallaband and Countrywide Care Awards (MMCG). These annual in-house awards celebrate excellence in every area across the care group’s 80+ care homes around the UK and its head office. Along […]
Dementia Care: The evolution of modern best practice in care homes
Dementia, a collective term for a range of neurodegenerative diseases affecting memory, cognition, and the ability to perform everyday activities, is a major health challenge in the UK, as in many other countries. With an ageing population and an increase in the number of dementia diagnoses, care homes have rapidly adjusted their practices. Today, dementia […]
