Protecting our services through digital solutions
This is possibly the most challenging period in the history of the NHS. The Covid-19 pandemic has stretched healthcare systems to breaking point and the impacts are still being felt, with six million people currently waiting for non urgent surgery and hospital treatment1. However, it has also accelerated change and innovation and brought into sharp […]
Innovative £500,000 dementia suite officially opens in Harrogate
The Springwater suite, which will be home to a community of up to 14 people has been designed to enable people to continue to live well with dementia, maintaining as much of their independence as possible. Following a complete transformation and investment of half a million pounds by the Maria Mallaband Care Group (MMCG) which […]
Gold Care Homes rolls out Softworks HR Management for 2,000 employees
Gold Care Homes has implemented Softworks Workforce Management Solution to manage employee Time, Attendance, Rostering, Skills and HR for their 2,000 employees across 24 care homes. The company went to market in 2019 for a solution that would enable them to optimise management of employee Time, Attendance, Rostering and HR and support their core goal […]
Construction begins on HMT specialist dementia care home in West Sussex
Healthcare Management Trust (HMT), the charity which provides health and social care while reinvesting any surplus income back into dementia care research, will be opening a specialist dementia care home in the village of Climping, near the seaside town of Littlehampton, West Sussex. The HMT Littlehampton care home is described as a ‘pioneering innovation’ within […]
Two opportunities to attend a Care Forum this year – Register today!
Would you or a colleague like a complimentary place at our upcoming Care Forums? We are running this unique event across two dates in London and Manchester for 2022! As mentioned previously, your pass is entirely free and allows you to meet with a range of suppliers that can support your current challenges and upcoming projects. […]
Medical grade scale testing, repair and reverification service
Elderly people are at an increased risk of malnutrition. It weakens the immune system, increases the potential of falls and slows recovery. One of the key parameters for the prevention of malnutrition is a healthy body weight. For nutritional status monitoring in elderly care patients, class III approved medical grade scales should be used, as […]
Webinar on the Importance of Digital Fire Logbooks – Register today!
The humble fire logbook, a critical link in the safety of millions of UK buildings, will take centre stage at a webinar on February 23rd, when figures from the fire and property industries come together to discuss its increasing importance amid rapidly evolving fire legislation, regulations and best practice. Hosted by Fire Safety Matters the […]
Top tips to tackle staff turnover in care sector
Mandatory vaccinations introduced by the government in November led to skilled care workers vacating care positions. Up to 20% of the homecare workforce equating to over 75,000 people were predicted to quit rather than have the jab. Despite a U turn announced recently by Sajid Javid, Health and Social Care Secretary and confirmation that mandatory […]
The future of social care: Training the next generation
The social care workforce is absolutely vital. Without the work carried out by the incredibly skilled and talented people both in residential care settings and for vulnerable people living at home, the sector would simply not be able to successfully meet the needs of service users. Care home operators and other care providers have a […]
Do you specialise in Nurse Call Systems? 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 March we’ll be focusing on Nurse Call Systems. 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 Nurse Call Systems […]