TRAINING & INNOVATION MONTH: How care providers can ensure quality, compliance and impact
Training is a critical lever for quality of care, regulatory compliance and staff retention. Yet with a crowded supplier market, ranging from generic e-learning platforms to specialist clinical training providers, selecting the right partner is increasingly complex. The challenge for leaders attending the Care Forum is not just delivering training, but ensuring it is relevant, […]
From Planning Software to Mobility Aids, the Care Forum has you covered
Join your peers at the Care Forum – a free industry event designed to connect you with like-minded professionals and support your upcoming projects. Monday 8th & Tuesday 9th June Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow Our attending suppliers can help you in many areas, such as: Dementia ProductsSensoryTrainingMedication ManagementCare Planning SystemsHealth & SafetyRecruitmentEmployment LawMobility AidsNurse […]
TRAINING & INNOVATION MONTH: Workforce pressures and skills gaps – building resilient training strategies in care
Care home providers across the UK continue to face significant workforce challenges, from recruitment shortages to high staff turnover and increasing complexity of care needs. In this environment, training is no longer just about compliance: it is a critical tool for retention, quality of care and operational resilience. Leading organisations attending the care Forum are […]
Join peers and meet suppliers at June’s care Forum
Join us at the Care Forum – a free industry event designed to connect you with like-minded professionals and support your upcoming projects. Monday 8th & Tuesday 9th June Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow Our attending suppliers can help you in many areas, such as: And much more. Your complimentary guest pass also includes access […]
Giving Care Home Furniture a Second Life
By Grosvenor Contracts In the care sector, comfort and cleanliness are essential — but so is sustainability. Grosvenor Contracts’ re-upholstery service helps care homes and nursing facilities revitalise existing furniture, extending its life while maintaining hygiene and safety standards. Working from our London-based workshops, we restore chairs, sofas, and seating using flame-retardant, antimicrobial, and durable fabrics, purpose-built for healthcare […]
Britain’s death taboo is leaving families unprepared
By Nick Annetts, Founder of the Encore Platforms ‘Kicked the bucket’, ‘had a good innings’, ‘popped their clogs’, ‘snuffed it’, ‘pushing up the daisies’, even the very gentle ‘passed on’ are all euphemisms us Brits use to avoid saying the definitive “dead” word. It’s a subject we will say and do almost anything to skip […]
How virtual showrooms can support better bathroom design in care homes
Designing bathrooms in care homes requires careful consideration, from resident safety and dignity to staff efficiency and long-term adaptability. Digital tools such as virtual showrooms are increasingly helping care providers visualise and specify accessible solutions with greater confidence. One example is AKW’s virtual showroom, an interactive platform that allows users to explore a range of […]
Three Maria Mallaband care homes named among top 20 in regional rankings
Three care homes operated by Maria Mallaband Care Group (MMCG) have been recognised among the top 20 in their respective regions, highlighting continued emphasis on quality care and resident experience across the provider’s portfolio. The homes (Kingsbury Court Care Home in Bisley, Coplands Care Home in Wembley, and Willowdene Care Home in Sedgefield) were named […]
NURSE CALL SYSTEMS MONTH: Choosing solutions that enhance independence without intrusion
Technology is playing an increasingly important role in supporting safety and wellbeing in nursing homes. From wearable devices to room-based sensors, digital monitoring tools can help staff detect risks earlier, respond faster to incidents and support residents to live more independently. However, for care home leaders at the Care Forum the challenge is not simply […]
Added Value Enterprises [AVE] highlights successful expansion of care sector offers
Procurement and consultancy specialists, Added Value Enterprises [AVE], have scaled growth by an impressive 225% over the last 12 months following its increased service offering and successful expansion into the care sector. Established in 2021, AVE works with some of the UK’s leading Contract Caterers, such as Aspens, and is dedicated to helping organisations optimise their food […]