Ensuring continuity of care in a time of crisis
Julie Tyas, registered social worker and Senior Strategy Lead at Servelec, discusses how tech is becoming the eyes and ears of social workers during the pandemic… Coronavirus is making people stay home, but what happens when that isn’t a safe place to be? There is a growing concern about the impact lockdown is having on domestic and […]
Don’t let COVID-19 wreck your climate change plans
By Onsite Energy Projects We all need to refocus on the big issue of climate change, but we are facing a significant recession in the next few years. I predict that capex budgets are going to evaporate, and as a result investment plans are going to be put on hold. The consequence could be to […]
Meet with the industry again at the Care Forum
The Care Forum takes place on the 5th & 6th October at Heythrop Park, Oxfordshire – join 60 of your peers to plan for the new normal. This event is small and niche unlike other large, busy exhibitions and conferences. This unique event is entirely complimentary for you to attend – reserve your place here. Meet new suppliers, based on your business requirements and […]
Do you specialise in Mattresses 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 June we’ll be focussing on Mattresses. 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 Mattress solutions and would like to […]
Take the Care Briefing Industry Lockdown Survey today!
Here at Care Briefing we’re looking for the best ways to keep you connected with the industry during these difficult times, so we’ve created a short survey to gauge your views on lockdown working practices and the kind of virtual events you might be interested in attending – it’s all completely anonymous and will take […]
Saving money on energy using Artificial Intelligence
Many use BMS (building management systems) to control your buildings. BMS is seen a “smart” in that it automates tasks that would need a human to do (such as changing set points, dead bands etc). Artificial Intelligence is best known for self-driving cars and playing chess against grand masters!! So does it have any role […]
New online test kit portal as government steps up COVID-19 care home response
The government has launched an online portal that enables care homes to arrange deliveries of coronavirus test kits, as it looks to step up its response to the sector’s COVID-19 crisis in the face of intense criticism. For its part, the government says it is prioritising testing for care homes and other areas with the greatest need, […]
Re-connect with the industry at the Care Forum
The Care Forum is now taking place on the 5th & 6th October at Heythrop Park, Oxfordshire, helping you plan for the new normal. This event is small and niche unlike other large, busy exhibitions and conferences. This unique event is entirely complimentary for you to attend – reserve your place here. Meet new suppliers, based on your business requirements and upcoming projects Attend […]
Facilities Management Forum will return in October
The Facilities Management Forum will take place on 5th & 6th October 2020 in Manchester – make sure you secure your place! We have adapted the event layout to ensure we are abiding by the social distancing rules, and therefore ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of our event attendees and staff. The event will have controlled […]
Carers holding the home front line – The unsung heroes of the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Peter Seldon, CEO, Consultus Care The current unfolding Coronavirus crisis has placed immense pressure on the NHS, as staff battle on the front line to treat the growing numbers of patients that have been infected with the virus. Amongst equipment shortages, lack of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), increasing numbers of staff needing to self-isolate […]
