Secure your place at the 2021 Care Forum
Register today to secure your place at the Care Forum – designed to help you build business connections with the latest innovative and budget-saving suppliers within the industry. 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 via a bespoke itinerary, created […]
Care home staff upskill during pandemic with ‘online pivot’ to nursing associates qualification
One of the UK’s largest independent care home providers has paid tribute to Teesside University for the ‘online pivot’ that enabled it to fulfil its commitment to professional development during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Since 2019 the University’s School of Health and Life Sciences has trained Maria Mallaband Care Group’s care staff to become nursing […]
Government pledges £213m to COVID, cancer and dementia research
The UK Government has announced a £213 million investment to upgrade the UK’s scientific infrastructure, with Scottish facilities to benefit also. It says the investment will equip the UK’s leading scientists, universities and research institutes with new state of the art equipment to drive forward research that will help the country respond to major challenges, […]
Study shines light on care home drinking habits
Nearly a quarter said their elderly care home residents drank once a week, with 21% of care staff saying there is no alcohol permitted in the care home, according to a new study by carehome.co.uk. The research found that while around one in five care workers say that alcohol is banned for residents, around one […]
Learn new skills for 2021 with our online courses for care professionals
Our selection of online courses tailored specifically for the care sector will enable you to both learn new skills and improve existing ones – sign up today! These are specially-curated online courses designed to help you and your team improve expertise and learn new things. The Healthcare online learning bundle provides you with over 50 […]
Do you specialise in Infection Control 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 January we’ll be focussing on Infection Control 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 Infection Control solutions and […]
SAVE THE DATE: Care Forum 2021
The next Care Forum will take place on June 7th & 8th as a hybrid event, which means you can attend either in-person or via our virtual platform – whichever suits you the best! Your place is entirely complimentary and includes; Access to a live insightful seminar session led by an industry thought leader Pre-recorded webinars Overnight accommodation and all […]
Vaccines Taskforce worked “decisively” and at “great pace”, says review
The government has published a report highlighting the work and achievements of its Vaccines Taskforce (VTF), 6 months after it was set up to help in the fight against COVID-19. The independent review by Sir Richard Sykes, chair of the Royal Institution and former chair Imperial College Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, found the VTF acted […]
Build back better? NHS gets £600 million to upgrade and refurbish hospitals
Refurbished wards, new electrics and upgraded ventilation systems are to be installed in NHS hospitals by next spring, as as part of £600 million funding to tackle critical maintenance work. The funding has been released to 178 NHS trusts to cover almost 1,800 maintenance projects. The projects are now underway, and will be completed by […]
Dublin’s St James’s Hospital targets €26 million energy savings
St James’s Hospital has signed a new Energy Performance Contract (EPC) with Veolia in partnership with the Carbon and Energy Fund Ireland (CEFI). Under the EPC agreement, Veolia will manage projects covering the design, delivery, installation, commissioning and operation of a wide range of energy upgrades in the 1,010 bed hospital. The 20-year contract was […]
