Inequality in medical devices focus by the Independent Review
The Independent Review has launched a call for evidence to gather insights from experts and organisations, as well as patients and the general public, on the potential racial and gender bias of medical devices. Through commissioning the Independent Review on Equity in Medical Devices led by Professor Dame Margaret Whitehead, the government is seeking to tackle […]
A Founder’s Guide: VC funding in the health and wellness industry
According to McKinsey & Company, the consumer wellness market is estimated at $1.5 trillion with an expected growth rate of 5–10% annually. The COVID-19 pandemic sped this up, with funding being funneled into industries aiming to improve the health and well-being of their consumers. Deloitte’s insights into the healthtech investment trends observed that healthtech investors […]
Orbis Education and Care launches Orbay e-commerce outlet for adults & children with autism
Orbis Education and Care has launched its very own online shop – called ‘Orbay’ – selling products created by the learners that it works to support. Orbis is one of the UK’s providers of specialist schools and homes supporting children and adults with complex needs associated with autism, with its new online shop selling items […]
Top safeguarding tips for care workers
Carers can be involved in different situations when it comes to safeguarding. In most cases, they are responsible for raising the concern. However, they are also prone to harm and abuse. Sometimes, the carers can be abusers themselves. As a care worker, you need to be familiar with safeguarding. Below, refer to the top safeguarding […]
Do you specialise in Pressure Care Products? 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 Serptember we’ll be focusing on Pressure Care Products. 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 Pressure Care Products […]
£95m funding for Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Mission
The Prime Minister has launched a new national mission to tackle dementia and doubled research funding in memory of the late Dame Barbara Windsor. Dame Barbara’s husband, Scott Mitchell, met with the Prime Minister at Downing Street. They discussed the significant suffering caused by dementia and the slow process of finding treatments and cures. In […]
You can’t afford to miss the Care Forum this October
Taking place on the 17th & 18th October in Manchester, your entirely free place at the Care Forum will give you everything you need to save costs and find the best suppliers for your care home. Attending benefits include:- A corporate itinerary of one-to-one meetings with solution providers, who can help with your upcoming healthcare plans […]
NHS Confederation: Social care workforce crisis risks patient safety
NHS leaders across England say staffing gaps and a lack of capacity in social care are putting the care and safety of patients in the NHS at risk. Almost 250 NHS leaders responding to an NHS Confederation survey say that patients are being delayed in hospital much longer than they should, with the knock-on impact […]
Anchor to add 11 homes following Halcyon acquisition
Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people, has exchanged contracts to further expand its care home portfolio with the acquisition of the entire share capital of Halcyon Care Homes Topco Limited. The 11 purpose built residential care homes, two of which are currently in development, are located in the East […]
Vida Healthcare: How we’re combating the recruitment crisis
Vida Healthcare says it is experiencing a successful year for the recruitment and retention of staff, despite the challenges that continue to face the social care sector. The UK’s leading provider of specialist dementia care recently announced that it had permanently increased the wages of its frontline care staff by 30% which is 20% higher […]
