Care Inspectorate Wales publishes updated Securing Improvement and Enforcement Policy
The Care Inspectorate Wales has unveiled an updated Securing Improvement and Enforcement Policy policy, which sets out the principles and processes its follows to ensure regulated services support people to achieve the best possible outcomes. The CIW inspects services to check that they provide safe care and are meeting the requirements of the law. Its ‘Securing […]
CALL FOR SPEAKERS! Would you like to talk at the Care Forum?
We’re looking for care industry thought-leaders to share their knowledge at the upcoming Care Forum event. If you would like to take part in this unmissable industry event, simply contact Lisa Rose on 01992 374 077 / l.rose@forumevents.co.uk. Alternatively, if you’d like to attend as a delegate, here’s everything you need to know about June’s Care Forum […]
Research points to care home black hole in personal finances
Social care barely registers as a planning or funding priority when it comes to retirement planning – and we could be storing up a funding crisis as a nation as a result. According to Aegon’s global retirement study, less than one in ten individuals (7%) in the UK view putting money away to fund possible future social care needs as a priority, with just 1% viewing it as their single greatest financial […]
The Royal Mint unveils ‘Museum in a Box’ for care homes
The Royal Mint Museum has launched an innovative ‘Museum in a box’ scheme to help care home residents reminisce about the changeover, and preserve their stories for future generations. This February marks 50 years since Britain’s currency became decimal – introducing the coins and metrics we use today. Known as ‘D-Day’, for Decimal Day, the […]
Councils should continue to deliver social care, says new report
A new blueprint for delivering social care in England could help tens of thousands of adults each year who need care and support to live more independent lives – if councils are given the ability to reshape services through the government’s long-awaited reforms. That’s the key finding of a major new report launched today by CCN, Newton and the Association of County Chief Executives (ACCE). It argues […]
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 focussing on Nurse Call solutions. 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 solutions and […]
Care Forum 2021: Everything you need to know
Here’s everything you need to know about June’s Care Forum – make sure you register soon to secure your place! Date & Time: 29th & 30th June – Whittlebury Park, Northampton Event Type: Live Event – Virtual attendance options are available Free pass includes: Overnight accommodation, all meals and refreshments throughout the event. Key Benefits: Building […]
Mace & Menter adding innovation to South West health services
Government service design specialist Mace & Menter has won a competitive tender to work with the NHS on a series of projects to adapt and innovate health services in the South West. The firm will support Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group’s ongoing drive to design more effective and inclusive services around the needs […]
Institute of Health and Social Care Management is born
The Institute of Healthcare Management, which has represented healthcare managers for more than a century, has formally become the Institute of Health and Social Care Management, with an aim to give a voice to leaders and managers working throughout both health and social care. The body says its new name signifies its commitment to supporting individual […]
Care Forum 2021: Don’t miss June’s big event
You can register your delegate place at the Care Forum – a unique event designed to help you build business connections with the latest innovative and budget-saving suppliers within the healthcare sector. Your pass is entirely free and includes complimentary hospitality, including overnight accommodation, all meals and refreshments. Benefit from short 1-2-1 meetings with key suppliers […]
