The evolution of the care industry
Over the next ten years, the number of over 65s living in the UK is estimated to rise to 13 million. For those needing additional care support, with care home placements already limited, the homecare industry is expected to see a sustained increase in demand over this period. Mike Williams, managing director, Tagtronics, discusses the […]
Ethnic diversity rising in nursing, says NMC report
The number of nurses, midwives and nursing associates on the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) register has grown by nearly two percent to a record 771,445. The NMC’s latest report show this growth is being driven in large part by the number of internationally educated joiners, which continues to rise at a much faster rate […]
Patients begin home health checks in trials – A sign of things to come?
A landmark trial aiming to make it easier and more convenient for patients to carry out important health checks and reduce pressure on GPs has been launched in Cornwall. The trial – which is the first of its kind in England and part of the government’s plans to digitalise the existing NHS Health Check – […]
CASE STUDY: St. Christopher’s Services uses Softworks for employee Time & Attendance, Scheduling, and Leave management
St. Christopher’s Services provides high-quality, community-based services to people with intellectual difficulties, including respite services for adults and children, community day services, and a residential service. By focusing on individual needs, St. Christopher’s enables those in its care to reach their full potential. St. Christopher’s went to the market for a Workforce Management Solution that […]
Do you specialise in Infection Control? 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 focusing on Infection Control. 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 would […]
‘Silent pandemic’ of antimicrobial resistance subject to new consultation
The increasing risk to patients of superbugs resistant to existing medicines will be the focus of a new consultation that will bring together the latest evidence and data from leading experts on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). It will help inform a new 5-year national action plan to protect patients from deadly infections and will capture learnings from […]
DBS partners with Ann Craft Trust to promote Safeguarding Adults Week 2022
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Ann Craft Trust have teamed up during National Safeguarding Adults Week to support organisations to develop safer working practices. DBS supports employers to make safer recruitment decisions by processing and issuing criminal record checks and by maintaining the Adults and Children’s barred lists. Barred lists are records of […]
Care workers, home carers and nurses all impacted by gender pay gap
Most popular occupations in the UK – including nurses and senior care workers – have a pay gap that favours men, according to new analysis. HR systems provider Ciphr reviewed the latest gender pay gap estimates from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to identify which female-dominated occupations (with workforces of 50,000 or more) have […]
The Care Forum returns in June – Register today!
The Care Forum is the only event you need for sourcing the solutions your care home business requires across FM, HVAC, Security, Catering, Software and more. In addition to 1-2-1 meetings with suppliers, your pass also includes overnight accommodation, all meals, refreshments and access to insightful seminar sessions. 5th & 6th June, 2023 Whittlebury Park, Northamptonshire Virtual […]
Do you specialise in Security 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 December we’ll be focusing on Security. 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 Security solutions and would like to […]
