Culinary Inspirations Christmas range from apetito
By apetitio Leading care homes meals provider, apetito, has launched its ‘best ever’ Christmas range as part of its innovative ‘Culinary Inspirations’ series. New dishes include a Wild Salmon and Spinach Crumble, a Vegan Root Vegetable Pie, a Puréed Turkey with Stuffing, and a Puréed Festive Sponge. Developed by apetito’s in house Chefs and Dietitians, […]
Facilities Management Forum – Time running out to secure your place
Register for your complimentary guest pass for the virtual Facilities Management Forum today! Monday 25th January 2021 The Forum allows senior FM professionals to share forward-thinking ideas, meet new partners and discover new ways to underpin their strategies. Your bespoke place is entirely free and includes benefits such as; Prepare for every eventuality – We can build you a bespoke 1-2-1 itinerary […]
Do you specialise in Catering Equipment solutions? 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 November we’ll be focussing on Catering Equipment 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 Catering Equipment solutions and […]
Third of healthcare workers taking time off due to mental health
Employees in the healthcare sector are struggling with poor mental wellbeing, with more than 30 per cent taking time off due to poor mental health. That’s according to new research from not-for-profit healthcare provider Benenden Health, which says 38% of employees in the healthcare sector took time off work due to poor mental health in 2019, compared […]
NCF & QCS publish ‘Winter Ready’ COVID-19 guide for care homes
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS) and the National Care Forum (NCF) have pooled their resources to create a comprehensive guide for the care sector, as the UK braces itself for a second wave of coronavirus and a sharp increase in influenza cases this winter. The 50-page document, entitled ‘Winter Ready’, has been specifically created to help […]
The Occupational Safety & Health Forum is now virtual – Join us this February!
Due to current announcements and government updates, we have made the decision to make the Occupational Safety & Health Forum a VIRTUAL event! 3rd February 2021 Still offering you the same benefits as the live event – we will bring together the industry’s leading buyers and suppliers together for business collaboration. Your bespoke place is entirely free and includes […]
Friends of the Elderly chooses Softworks workforce solution
Friends of the Elderly has been supporting and caring for older people since 1905. Their Care Homes provide residential, dementia, nursing and respite care dedicated to providing quality care with dignity. The organisation is passionate about its work and strives to provide quality care while continually evolving. As part of this ethos the organisation went […]
Sacrificing their career and holidays – What it’s like to look after relative with dementia
Carers have revealed what it’s really like to look after relatives with dementia, including sacrificing their career and holidays away – and doing it all alone. And worryingly, the burden has only increased in the wake of the pandemic. A third have spent more time caring for relatives than before and 27 per cent have […]
How assistive technology can help your care home residents in lockdown
Assistive technology can make it easier for your residents to cope with the limitations of being socially isolated during a lockdown. Assistive technology devices like Yetitablet can help seniors have video calls with their family, stay active, and entertained… One of the care homes with first-hand experience is Esperi Care. They are a group of […]
How Joerns Healthcare are maximising product life to ensure best value
By Joerns Healthcare An initial purchase price may seem like an attractive proposition, but it’s important to consider more than this headline grabber when procuring healthcare equipment. There are other factors that can mean over the course of a product’s useful lifespan, the total, realised cost of ownership turns out to be much more than […]
