Over-exposed and under-protected
By Ailsa Colquhoun, Editor, Care Home Management The COVID-19 pandemic has had a lasting effect on healthcare professionals: lost jobs, lost income, debilitating symptoms which render even the most mundane tasks near-impossible, and huge barriers to accessing treatment. According to the BMA, which represents UK doctors, there are the repeated stories of UK doctors living […]
Social Care Ombudsman data reveals challenges in light of increased complaints
The Social Care Ombudsman’s annual complaints statistics once again back up the harsh realities many people face in key areas of their lives – how their children are educated, how elderly relatives are cared for, and the houses they call home. Now in its tenth year, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman’s annual review […]
CQC readies new online portal for data collection
Earlier in the year the CQC revealed initial details of its new ways of working in 2023, which includes assessing providers using a new framework, supported by a new provider portal – usage of which begins this month. During August the organisation will invite a group of providers to log onto the new portal, where […]
Ensuring Compassionate Care: Key considerations when procuring dementia care solutions
Dementia care presents unique challenges that require specialised knowledge, compassion, and attention. Procuring the right suppliers for dementia care services is crucial in ensuring the highest quality of life for residents. Here are the essential considerations when selecting dementia care suppliers for your care home business… 1. Expertise in Dementia Care: Look for suppliers with […]
The Care Forum is heading to Manchester this November
There’s a complimentary guest pass reserved for you or a colleague to attend the Care Forum – Claim it today to avoid disappointment! 6th-7th November Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport The event is free to attend and gives you access to 1-2-1 meetings with innovative suppliers who can help with your upcoming goals, networking breaks […]
Modern Slavery: What do care sector employers need to know?
The BBC has this week reported that the number of modern slavery cases reported within the UK care industry has more than doubled in the past year, with 109 potential victims between January and March who were exploited for personal or financial gain. This is twice as many as the same period in 2022. But […]
NCF roundtable debates winter care pressures following Nuffield Trust report publication
The National Care Forum (NCF) has hosted a roundtable in conjunction with the Health Service Journal (HSJ) to bring together key strategic leaders across health and social care to create shared solutions to winter pressures. The roundtable centred on several key themes that NCF’s not-for-profit provider membership believes would improve system-wide partnership working to ensure […]
Care home supports poignant butterfly release
The Wharf Care Home in Stourport-on-Severn has once again given its support to KEMP Hospice, sponsoring a heartwarming Butterfly Release event at Bodenham Arboretum. The Wharf, part of the Maria Mallaband Care Group (MMCG), is a long-time supporter of KEMP The Wyre Forest Hospice, which offer care and support to patients, families and carers who […]
Do you specialise in solutions for Dementia care? 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 Aug we’ll be focusing on Dementia Care. 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 Dementia Care […]
Happy birthday, ICS!
By Ailsa Colquhoun, Editor, Care Home Management Magazine I am hopeful that social care can achieve some important wins in the new Integrated Care Systems (ICS) in England, which have recently celebrated their first anniversary. In Herefordshire and Worcestershire (H&W), ICS leaders have created an ICS Academy. This aims to be a key enabler of […]
