Innovation Clinics will provide support to budding healthcare ideas
Budding entrepreneurs can get advice on how to bring their products to life thanks to a new partnership with the University of Leicester. Leicestershire Innovation Clinics aim to offer support to students, academics and healthcare professionals, or companies already in, or transitioning into, the life sciences, medtech and health tech sectors within Leicestershire. A series […]
CATERING MONTH: How to order off menu when selecting the best suppliers
Catering in care homes is about more than providing meals – it’s about promoting resident wellbeing, meeting diverse dietary needs, and supporting sustainability. For senior care home management professionals, sourcing the right catering partners and solutions is crucial for achieving these objectives while maintaining operational efficiency. Here’s how to approach this task effectively, based on […]
86% of parents with autistic children face blame when asking for support
Parents seeking support from health, education, and social care services for their autistic children are frequently blamed instead of helped and are at risk of being subject to child protection proceedings, new research has found. A new report, Blamed Instead of Helped, published by the Autism and Parental Blame Project, has found that 86% of parents of children with […]
December is Security Month on Care Briefing: here’s how to get involved!
Each month on Care Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the care sector – and in December we’ll be focusing on Security. 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 Security solutions and […]
The next Care Forum takes place in June – Here’s everything you need to know!
This year’s Care Forum was our busiest ever, making it the essential platform for you to connect with industry suppliers – we’re back in June 2025, and you can register for your free delegate place right now! In addition to 1-2-1 meetings with suppliers, your pass also includes overnight accommodation, all meals, refreshments and access to […]
County Councils Network report urges Government to not overlook adult social care
Councils have called for the needs of hundreds of thousands of working age adults and life-long disabled people requiring social care not to be overlooked in government plans for a National Care Service. It comes as major new analysis by County Councils Network (CCN) and Newton launched reveals that the costs of providing care for […]
The Top 5 things Care Providers are putting into their Care Homes to increase efficiency & improve the quality of care
This is a short summary from the seminar given in person by Adam Abraham CEO H2o Networks and Rishi Jawaheer Director Jawa Group and Care Vision. Jake Healey from the Care Forum indicated that attendees got a lot of value by finding out new ideas, such as the concept of utilising existing digital care devices […]
CATERING MONTH: Moving towards sustainable, nutrient-dense meals for residents, at the right cost
Catering solutions for the UK’s care homes have been evolving significantly since the pandemic, focusing on enhancing nutrition, personalisation, and operational efficiency. Senior care home management professionals are adopting innovative catering trends to improve resident satisfaction, meet dietary needs, and optimise costs. Here’s an overview of the biggest trends, covering usage scenarios, technology and cost […]
RCN issues stark warning over nurse education
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is warning that entire regions in England are being left behind by a failing nurse education system as our new analysis reveals that the number of people studying to become nurses has collapsed in every region in England. The latest regional data from the university admissions service, UCAS, shows […]
Human-led service still preferred despite rise of tech in care home environments
Although technology is seen as a potential enhancement to care, an the overwhelming majority of respondents prioritise human-led interactions in care environments, according to new research. A survey conducted by Caterplus obtained insight into the attitudes and preferences of 3,000 respondents, aged between 45 and 75, who may or may not already be living in care home and retirement […]
