NCF roundtable debates winter care pressures following Nuffield Trust report publication
The National Care Forum (NCF) has hosted a roundtable in conjunction with the Health Service Journal (HSJ) to bring together key strategic leaders across health and social care to create shared solutions to winter pressures. The roundtable centred on several key themes that NCF’s not-for-profit provider membership believes would improve system-wide partnership working to ensure […]
Care home supports poignant butterfly release
The Wharf Care Home in Stourport-on-Severn has once again given its support to KEMP Hospice, sponsoring a heartwarming Butterfly Release event at Bodenham Arboretum. The Wharf, part of the Maria Mallaband Care Group (MMCG), is a long-time supporter of KEMP The Wyre Forest Hospice, which offer care and support to patients, families and carers who […]
Do you specialise in solutions for Dementia care? 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 Aug we’ll be focusing on Dementia Care. 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 Care […]
Care England details ICS report findings
Care England has today published its ‘From Inception to Implementation: A Year of Integrated Care Systems’ report, which seeks to place a specific focus on how ICSs have managed and overcome pressures associated with the planning, coordination and commissioning of health and care services. Throughout May and June 2023, Care England conducted a series of […]
The New Normal: Emerging trends in infection control in care homes
The global pandemic has underscored the critical importance of infection control in care settings. Care homes in the UK, housing some of the most vulnerable members of society, have been thrust into the spotlight. As they adapt to this new reality, several key trends are emerging in infection control measures. As part of this month’s […]
Don’t miss out on this November’s Care Forum
Make sure you register to attend the Care Forum, a unique industry event at which you can explore the future of healthcare, via meetings with suppliers, networking and seminars. This event is entirely free, please see details below. Event Details Date: 6th & 7th November Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport What to expect: Join […]
CQC sets out new public engagement strategy
The CQC has outlined a public engagement strategy that it says builds on the organisational strategy it published in 2021, explaining how it will listen, inform and involve people and work in partnership with the organisations that represent people. The new strategy will run to 2026 and has four objectives: Build a trusted feedback service […]
The potential of generative AI in the social care sector
The advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is catalysing transformative shifts across industries, and the social care sector is no exception. This sector, which provides essential services such as adult and elder care, child protection, and support for people with disabilities, is witnessing a revolution as generative AI is applied in diverse and innovative ways. […]
Social care leader Zoë Fry receives OBE in King’s birthday Honours List
Inspirational social care leader Zoë Fry has been awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) medal for services rendered to social care and to nursing, in the King’s birthday Honours List. Zoë has received the medal and been recognised for her long service and ongoing dedication to adult social care, which includes collaboratively founding […]
Do you specialise in Infection Control? 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 equipment. 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 […]
