The wait is over – Registration now open for June’s Care Forum!
The Care Forum provides the best experience for professionals who are looking to explore a diverse range of industry solutions and connect with top suppliers, and industry peers in a highly focused and intimate environment. Watch our short attendee experience video to see what you can expect at the event! The event is invitation only, and is entirely free for industry professionals, like you, […]
The impact of employed staff to deliver compassionate social care
With ongoing staff recruitment and retention challenges, social care providers increasingly rely on agencies to bridge critical staffing gaps. Paul O’Rourke, managing director of the Next Stage group, explores how this approach impacts delivering compassionate, empathetic care… With over a quarter of care workers in the independent sector expected to leave their roles in 2023-2024, retaining skilled and […]
Online courses for care home professionals – Fully updated for 2025
We have a wide selection of online courses tailored specifically for the contact centre sector, enabling you to both amass new skills and improve existing ones in 2025 and beyond – start learning today! These are specially-curated online courses designed to help you and your team improve expertise and learn new things. The Healthcare online […]
January 2025 is Infection Control Month on Care Briefing: Here’s how to get involved!
Each month on Care Briefing we shine a spotlight on a different part of the care sector – and in January we’ll be focusing on Infection Control. 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 Control […]
OPINION: Why most managers and care staff complain about the WIFI & Internet & what can be done to solve it and lower costs?
My name is Adam Abrahami, and I work with care groups across the country, including the Bondcare Group. One of the most common complaints I hear from managers and their staff is about unreliable Wi-Fi. This includes no internet access at all, constant disruptions, or being unable to connect to the Wi-Fi network. When these […]
SECURITY MONTH: Ensuring safety for residents, staff and visitors
The use of physical security systems in care homes reflects the sector’s focus on safeguarding vulnerable residents, ensuring staff safety, and complying with regulatory standards. Modern solutions now combine advanced technologies with tailored strategies to meet the unique challenges of care environments. Here’s an overview of the biggest developments, including best practices, technologies, and future […]
Spearhead: Care Home supplies you can rely on
Spearhead are a trusted supply partner for Care Home Operators, backed by a strong supply chain, reliable delivery network and dedicated account managers. From consumables, equipment and furniture through to compliance, training and equipment servicing, Spearhead deliver a complete service from a single source. Our scalability allows us to serve Care Home Operators with multiple […]
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 […]
