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 […]
Are you getting the most from your CHP?
By Onsite Energy Projects We visit a lot of customer sites and am often struck that the heat from CHP is not being used, or that they have operating problems with the CHP and their returns aren’t what they expected. I equally see CHP vendors and other proposals to customers that advocate a power only […]
Join 60 of your peers this October at the Care Forum
If you’re already planning beyond coronavirus and lockdown, join us on the 5th & 6th October at the Care Forum. Click here to register today! 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 […]
Do you specialise in Sensory Gardens 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 May we’ll be focussing on Sensory Gardens. 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 Sensory Gardens solutions and would […]
Coronavirus: Government sets out ‘national action plan’ for social care
Better access to testing, millions of additional PPE items, expansions to the workforce and a new brand to further recognise the sector’s contribution to society are at the heart of a new action plan to support the social care sector through the coronavirus outbreak. In the wake of much criticism over the last 10 days, […]
Don’t miss the FM Forum this October
The Facilities Management Forum will be taking place on the 5th & 6th October – Hilton Manchester, Deansgate. This event is a small, niche event unlike other large, busy exhibitions and conferences. If you were unable to attend the previous date, we would love for you to join us as our guest. This unique event is entirely FREE for […]
The danger of green energy tariffs
Entry into renewable energy PPAs soared in 2019, with European corporates signing up for 8GW of power supply arrangements. Groups of major corporates such as RE100 (http://there100.org/) advocate for a collaborative, global initiative of influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity, to work to increase demand for – and delivery of – renewable energy. Additionally, […]
