CQC backs up NOA concerns on care workforce shortages
The Department of Health and Social Care is not doing enough to support a sustainable social care workforce, while the number of people working in care is not meeting the country’s growing care demands. That’s according to the recent report by the National Audit Office (NAO). According to the report, while many people working in […]
Learn from the best at the Care Forum
Attend the Care Forum on July 2nd & 3rd 2018 and learn from the industry’s most inspirational thought leaders, across two days of keynotes and seminars. Among the confirmed sessions are: The impact of the new CQC Guidelines on Registrations Will the new guidelines allow services to be registered to meet the needs of disabled […]
New app gives sight to the blind & partially-sighted
A new app has been developed that connects blind and partially sighted people with ‘remote operators’ to guide them through day-to-day tasks. The mobile tech claims to give people the power of sight by connecting them via a camera to a remote sighted agent who can describe what is going on around them. A camera […]
Care: The 2018 Buying Trends
Sensory Gardens, Dementia Products and Infection Control are the key areas of interest for the UK’s leading care professionals in 2018. The findings come from a survey of the senior care professionals attending this summer’s Care Forum, which takes place on July 2nd & 3rd at Heythrop Park, Oxfordshire. These care professionals include representatives from […]
RECOMMENDED: HEALTH & SAFETY
A solid health and safety strategy, backed up with the products and solutions to help you achieve that, is imperative for any business. Care Briefing takes a look at the companies and solutions to help you achieve your health and safety goals… All Health Matters All Health Matters helps businesses manage the health of […]
Bridgepoint readies Care UK sell-off?
Bridgeport has appointed Rothschild to sell the residential care business of Care UK, according to Reuters. Reuters claims to have had the nod on the news from four senior sources close to the business, with one telling the news agency: “Care UK has a very good portfolio of assets and its new care homes are […]
Lib Dems call for ringfenced health & care tax to replace NI
A new tax earmarked solely for the NHS and social care is among the recommendations from a panel of 10 experts in a report on healthcare reform commissioned by the Liberal Democrats. The report – Health and Social Care: Delivering a Secure Funding Future – will form the blueprint of the Lib Dems’ ongoing healthcare […]
Do you specialise in Bedroom & Toileting equipment? We want to hear for you!
Each month on Care Briefing we’ll be shining the spotlight on a different part of the care sector – and in March we’ll be focussing on Bedroom & Toileting equipment. It’s all part of our new ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help care industry professionals find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of […]
Secure your VIP place at the Care Forum
The Care Forum takes place on July 2nd & 3rd – Join 65 other senior care professionals at Heythrop Park in Oxfordshire. This highly-focused event will put you in touch with innovative new suppliers and solutions providers, as well as giving you access to insightful seminar sessions. It is entirely free for you to attend […]
Meet your next key suppliers at the Care Forum
The Care Forum takes place on July 2nd & 3rd – Join 65 other senior care professionals at Heythrop Park in Oxfordshire. This highly-focused event will put you in touch with innovative new suppliers and solutions providers, as well as giving you access to insightful seminar sessions. It is entirely free for you to attend […]
