Care England details ICS report findings
Care England has today published its ‘From Inception to Implementation: A Year of Integrated Care Systems’ report, which seeks to place a specific focus on how ICSs have managed and overcome pressures associated with the planning, coordination and commissioning of health and care services. Throughout May and June 2023, Care England conducted a series of […]
The New Normal: Emerging trends in infection control in care homes
The global pandemic has underscored the critical importance of infection control in care settings. Care homes in the UK, housing some of the most vulnerable members of society, have been thrust into the spotlight. As they adapt to this new reality, several key trends are emerging in infection control measures. As part of this month’s […]
Don’t miss out on this November’s Care Forum
Make sure you register to attend the Care Forum, a unique industry event at which you can explore the future of healthcare, via meetings with suppliers, networking and seminars. This event is entirely free, please see details below. Event Details Date: 6th & 7th November Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport What to expect: Join […]
CQC sets out new public engagement strategy
The CQC has outlined a public engagement strategy that it says builds on the organisational strategy it published in 2021, explaining how it will listen, inform and involve people and work in partnership with the organisations that represent people. The new strategy will run to 2026 and has four objectives: Build a trusted feedback service […]
The potential of generative AI in the social care sector
The advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is catalysing transformative shifts across industries, and the social care sector is no exception. This sector, which provides essential services such as adult and elder care, child protection, and support for people with disabilities, is witnessing a revolution as generative AI is applied in diverse and innovative ways. […]
Social care leader Zoë Fry receives OBE in King’s birthday Honours List
Inspirational social care leader Zoë Fry has been awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) medal for services rendered to social care and to nursing, in the King’s birthday Honours List. Zoë has received the medal and been recognised for her long service and ongoing dedication to adult social care, which includes collaboratively founding […]
Do you specialise in Infection Control? 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 July we’ll be focusing on Infection Control 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 Infection […]
Are touch sensitive robots coming to nursing? A UK start-up thinks so
A ‘first-of-its-kind’ robot which gives clinicians the ability to ‘feel’ patients remotely has been launched as part of a Finnish hospital pilot by Edinburgh-based deep tech robotics company Touchlab, a start-up out of the UK’s government-funded National Robotarium. Controlled by operators wearing an electronic haptic glove, the Välkky telerobot is equipped with advanced electronic skin […]
Care Innovation Challenge mentor hopes to see AI technology implementation as competition weekender approaches
The Care Innovation Challenge, organised by the National Care Forum (NCF), takes place 1st to 2nd July – with mentor Neil Eastwood of Care Friends is hoping to see AI and other technologies implemented into the ideas from the participating teams. 43 successful applicants have been invited to the innovation weekend stage at Coventry University […]
Carers being ‘championed’ via cross-government action
Minister for Care, Helen Whately, held a reception at No 10 Downing Street for unpaid carers last week to mark Carers Week and champion the vital work they do. More than 30 unpaid carers, young carers and representatives of unpaid carers organisations attended the event, which also provided a forum for discussions on how to […]
