Digital technology is a ‘crucial step’ in reforming social care
Tunstall Healthcare and the County Councils Network (CCN) have published report which argues that the potential of technology to support those with social care needs is growing ‘exponentially’ each year. This new report follows the 2021 report ‘Employing Assistive Technology in Adult Social Care’, also delivered by the CCN and Tunstall, and looks into the […]
Register to attend the FREE Care Forum this June
Join your care industry peers on 5-6 June at the Care Forum in London for a day and a half of meetings, learning and networking. Hear from expert speakers such as recruitment expert Andrew Backhouse, who will share his secrets on how to get recruitment right, and motivational speaker Anthony Bennett, who will share his inspirational […]
C of E ‘reimagines’ approaches to care and support in Care Covenant
The Church of England’s Archbishops’ Commission on Reimagining Care has set out three actions to realise a new vision for care and support: rethinking attitudes to care and support; rebalancing roles and responsibilities; and redesigning the social care system. The Commission, which was launched by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York in April 2021, calls […]
Firs Oakmount adds St Saviours to growing care home portfolio
St Saviours care home in Retford has been bought by Firs Oakmount – with the support of local law firm Shakespeare Martineau. Previously owned and managed by the Sooriah family, St Saviours is a 58-bedroom facility for the elderly, offering care for those with dementia and physical disabilities. Firs Oakmount, which also owns and manages […]
Do 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 & Safety […]
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Make sure you claim your complimentary invitation to the Care Forum – your place is entirely free of charge and includes hospitality, including overnight accommodation, all meals and refreshments and industry related workshops. Register today to secure your free place from 5th – 6th June 2023 at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Centre London Heathrow […]
Ethnic diversity rising in nursing, says NMC report
The number of nurses, midwives and nursing associates on the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) register has grown by nearly two percent to a record 771,445. The NMC’s latest report show this growth is being driven in large part by the number of internationally educated joiners, which continues to rise at a much faster rate […]
Patients begin home health checks in trials – A sign of things to come?
A landmark trial aiming to make it easier and more convenient for patients to carry out important health checks and reduce pressure on GPs has been launched in Cornwall. The trial – which is the first of its kind in England and part of the government’s plans to digitalise the existing NHS Health Check – […]
CASE STUDY: St. Christopher’s Services uses Softworks for employee Time & Attendance, Scheduling, and Leave management
St. Christopher’s Services provides high-quality, community-based services to people with intellectual difficulties, including respite services for adults and children, community day services, and a residential service. By focusing on individual needs, St. Christopher’s enables those in its care to reach their full potential. St. Christopher’s went to the market for a Workforce Management Solution that […]
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 January 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 solutions and would […]
