SAVE THE DATE: Care Forum – October 2022
The Care Forum is an essential platform for you to connect with industry care professionals that can help you with both current business requirements and future projects. In addition to 1-2-1 meetings with suppliers, your pass also includes overnight accommodation, all meals, refreshments and access to insightful seminar sessions. 17th & 18th October, 2022 Radisson Blu Machester […]
NHS Digital updates IT security toolkit for social care
NHS Digital’s flagship security awareness toolkit, Keep I.T. Confidential, has been updated to help support social care organisations to improve security culture within their care settings. The free campaign materials, developed in partnership with Digital Social Care, are specifically designed to be used by social care organisations to help improve staff knowledge of cyber security […]
Health and social care shake up on way as Javid endorses review recommendations
Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid has welcomed the publication of an independent review of health and adult social care leadership, led by General Sir Gordon Messenger and Dame Linda Pollard – and, in what will be the biggest shake-up in health and social care leadership in a generation, is accepting all seven transformative […]
85% of businesses moving to ‘just in case’ model due to supply chain crisis
Almost every UK organisation admits their supply chain needs improving, and over half (58%) think their supply chain needs a lot/significant improvement. That’s according to research from SAP, which says that in response, 84% of UK businesses are planning to move on from the 50-year-old ‘just in time’ supply chain model, which prioritised costs above […]
Carehome management solutions – 2022 buying trends revealed
Health & Safety, Dementia-related products and Furniture top the list of solutions the UK’s care procurement professionals are sourcing in 2022. The findings have been revealed ahead of this year’s first Care Forum and are based on delegate requirements. Delegates registering to attend were asked which areas they needed to invest in during 2022 and […]
Learn about the CQC’s new assessment framework at the Care Forum
Your Care Forum pass gives you the opportunity to attend a series of seminars from industry thought leaders, including CQC Inspection Manager Greg Reilly, who will outline the organisation’s new regulatory model. Reilly has over 20 years’ experience in the public sector, with the last 10 years spent at the Care Quality Commission. He has been […]
Leeds United legends have a ball at Vida Healthcare
Three retired players from Leeds United Football Club (LUFC) recently visited residents at Vida Healthcare’s latest care home, Vida Court. Tony Dorigo, Eddie Gray and Paul Reaney spent time with residents and staff, and spoke about highlights from Leeds games over the past few decades and major career moments. Staff also set up goals in […]
How technology can support families involved with caring for vulnerable people
Technology plays a crucial role in caring for some of the nation’s most vulnerable individuals, from those living with dementia and learning disabilities, to people with mental health needs and physical disabilities. New technologies have equipped home carers with the resources they need to take on the significant challenges that come with caring for a […]
Do you specialise in Bedroom & Toilet Equipment 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 focusing on Bedroom & Toilet Equipment. 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 Bedroom & […]
Why healthcare providers should bring doctor rosters in line with nursing schedules
By Chris McCullough, former A&E physician at St Mary’s Hospital London and co-founder of Rotageek It’s no secret that the frontline of the NHS is under enormous pressure. Resources are stretched, backlogs from the pandemic are vast and many medical professionals are questioning their future careers. It’s essential, therefore, that hospitals are able to manage […]
