GUEST BLOG: Automating social care
Matt Hancock once again has called for the NHS to adopt new technology in order to survive. But how can IoT, AI and robotics be utilised to improve the care sector? Helen Dempster, Chief Visionary at Karantis360, writes… Matt Hancock has once again called for the NHS to adopt new technology in order to survive, […]
Want to know how to change the world? Find out at the Care Forum
Join the industry at the Care Forum and you’ll have the opportunity to discover the latest insights in care procedures and tactics. This unique two-day event takes place on June 10th& 11th at Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire and is entirely FREE for you to attend. Your VIP pass includes access to a series of seminars by […]
Study to analyse links between sleep and dementia
A new state of the art sleep unit has opened at the University of East Anglia (UEA), with scientists eager to investigate whether there is a link between sleep deprivation and dementia. Sleep disturbances are common in dementia. But it is not yet known whether Alzheimer’s causes sleep problems, or whether sleep problems could be […]
Care workers need help protecting their mental health
The Care sector does a tremendous job looking after other people, but does it do such a great job of looking after its own staff, especially when it comes to their mental health and wellbeing? Care workers have some of the most stressful and emotionally challenging jobs imaginable. On any given day, they’ll be dealing […]
Network with the best at the Care Forum
Don’t miss the chance to join senior care professionals from Brookvale Healthcare, Elysium Health Care, Sue Ryder and more this Summer. The Care Forum takes place on June 10th & 11th at Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire. In addition to two full days of business networking, you will get the latest insights and advice on trends in […]
Do you specialise in Sensory Gardens & Equipment? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Care Briefing we’re be shining the spotlight on a different part of the care sector – and in May we’ll be focussing on Sensory Gardens & 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 Sensory […]
GUEST BLOG: How technology could help detect social care fraud
By Julian Pilling, CEO, Solutio UK Social care has become a political hot topic as cutbacks to the sector continue. Spending on social care in the UK constitutes an incredible £32 billion per year, with £22 billion being spent on adult social care and £10 billion on children’s. Adult social care alone accounts for 38% […]
£4.8m available for local digital adult social care projects
Organisations that provide and commission adult social care services have been invited to bid for a share of £4.8m to roll out local digital projects on a wider scale. Applications for the Social Care Digital Pathfinders grant are open for existing products and services that have already been piloted in small local areas, or […]
Care Forum 2019: Don’t miss out!
The Care Forum is a free event that matches you up with innovative suppliers who can provide the solutions you require. Guarantee your place at this unique event. Your VIP pass includes: A bespoke itinerary of face-to-face meetings with suppliers based on mutual agreement. No hard sell, and no time wasted. Entry to a series […]
Social Care Wales confirms new Director of Regulation
David Pritchard has been appointed new director, replacing Gerry Evans who retired from the position in March. Pritchard previously worked for the Welsh Government, leading work on social care policy and the NHS workforce. He will take up the role on April 29th, 2019. Sue Evans, chief executive of Social Care Wales, said: “I am […]