Aston University student paper aims to improve health outcomes for those with learning disabilities
A third-year nursing student at Aston University, has written a paper outlining the health inequalities faced by people with learning difficulties and suggesting achievable ways to mitigate the problems. In the UK, there are thought to be around 1.5m people with learning difficulties with varying levels of need, ranging from people who are fairly independent to […]
Herts’ Abbots Care marks 30th year with ‘Outstanding’ rating
Hertfordshire home-care provider Abbots Care has been awarded the highest possible rating by the Care Quality Commission for the third consecutive inspection in what is its 30th anniversary year. These consecutive inspections have taken place in 2019, 2021 and 2025, meaning the care provider has been rated Outstanding for seven years. Abbots Care is Hertfordshire County Council’s lead […]
SOFTWARE MONTH: How workforce management tools help tackle staffing challenges in care homes
Recruitment and retention continue to be some of the most pressing challenges in the UK’s care sector. Persistent staffing shortages, rising agency costs, and increasing regulatory pressure have left many providers searching for smarter, more sustainable ways to manage their workforce. Now, a growing number of care home operators are turning to digital workforce management […]