SOFTWARE MONTH: How analytics platforms are helping care leaders improve performance and benchmark outcomes
The care sector is always under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality care while managing tight budgets, workforce shortages, and regulatory demands. To meet these challenges, many providers are turning to data analytics platforms that transform operational and clinical information into actionable insights… Data-driven decision making is no longer the preserve of large care groups: it’s […]
SOFTWARE MONTH: Protecting resident data in an increasingly digital-first sector
The social care sector is embracing digital transformation at pace. From electronic care records to IoT-enabled monitoring, technology is becoming integral to how care homes deliver safer, more efficient services. But with digitisation comes new risks. In 2025/26, cybersecurity is one of the most urgent challenges for care home leaders, as they strive to protect […]
Simple scheduling and staff management with Planday
Planday is the simple workforce management platform that’s making life easier for managers and staff alike. Scheduling, communication, time tracking and more are all made simpler with Planday’s all-in-one solution. For staff members, visibility of upcoming shifts – plus any open shifts that are available – has never been easier in our simple, user-friendly app. […]
Circle of Care campaign aims to support ‘sandwich generation’ of carers
Consultus Care & Nursing has launched Circle of Care, a national campaign highlighting the challenges adult children face as they juggle careers, family life, and caring responsibilities for ageing parents. Research commissioned by firm shows that adult children typically ‘switch roles’ with their parents at the age of 48 – the point at which they begin […]