August 2025 is Dementia 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 August we’ll be focusing on Dementia Care. 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 Dementia Care […]
Beechmoor Retirement Village takes big step to net zero
Multi-utility and low carbon heat specialist Power On is delighted has completed work at the Beechmoor Retirement Village in Chester, with a bespoke substation powering 155 flats on a development worth approximately £36million. The development, for which the main contractor was Elliott Group, consists of a mix of one- and two-bedroom retirement homes, split across […]
Building a future for the care workforce
By Ruth Mabika, Operations Director & Co-founder, S&P Care Services The adult social care workforce in the UK is facing an unprecedented crisis. Years of underfunding, increased care complexity, and burnout among staff have resulted in a large number of job vacancies and a high turnover rate, which are spreading providers thin. Brexit and more recent […]
INFECTION CONTROL MONTH: The human factor in effective infection control in care homes
Infection control in care homes has always been a high priority, but the events of recent years have underscored just how critical a well-informed, safety-conscious workforce can be. While cutting-edge hygiene technologies and medical-grade disinfectants play an important role, it is the people on the ground, including carers, cleaners, catering staff, and administrators, who ultimately […]
The Care Forum in Manchester is the place to be this November
Explore what’s new in the industry at this ever-popular event that offers you the unrivalled opportunity to meet 1-2-1 with suppliers and their latest competitive solutions to this evolving industry. Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th November Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport This unmissable event is entirely free for industry professionals, like you, to attend and includes: ✅ Access to […]
BEDROOM & BATHROOM MONTH: Making smart investment decisions around aging facilities
Balancing the need to modernise aging infrastructure with tight budgetary constraints remains one of the most pressing challenges of 2025. With resident expectations rising, regulations tightening, and sustainability targets gaining urgency, providers are being forced to rethink their long-term capital investment strategies, particularly when it comes to bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal areas… Residents and their […]
BEDROOM & BATHROOM MONTH: 5 steps to procuring the best partners & equipment
As care home operators modernise their facilities to meet growing clinical demands and resident expectations, choosing the right bedroom and bathroom equipment supplier has become more critical than ever. From hoists and profiling beds to accessible bathrooms and pressure-relieving mattresses, the right procurement decisions can improve care outcomes, ensure compliance, and protect budgets… Here’s what […]
July 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 July 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 […]
BEDROOM & BATHROOM MONTH: Sourcing eco-friendly equipment and energy-efficient solutions for resident rooms
As the sector increasingly embraces sustainability, care home managers across the are re-evaluating how resident bedrooms and bathrooms are equipped to balance comfort with environmental responsibility. With the NHS’s Net Zero targets influencing policy and procurement across the wider healthcare ecosystem, care homes attending the Care Forum are aligning their operations to reduce emissions and […]
Paragon Skills: More than training! Building stronger teams in care…
At Paragon Skills, we don’t just deliver training, we help you build a better business. We’re proud to be a national, Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ training provider, partnering with over 3,000 employers across England. Our mission? To provide award-winning apprenticeships, expert-led commercial courses, and fully free recruitment services that make a real difference especially in the care […]
