Finalists announced for NACC Care Chef of the Year 2026

Twelve of the UK’s leading care catering professionals have secured places in the final of the National Association of Care Catering (NACC) Care Chef of the Year 2026 competition following a series of closely contested regional heats. The annual competition, which celebrates excellence in care catering, saw chefs from across England compete in semi-finals held […]
Designing care home lounges that support everyday living

In care homes, lounges are more than communal spaces, they are where daily life unfolds. Residents spend much of their time here socialising, relaxing, welcoming visitors and simply feeling at home. As such, lounge design plays a quiet but powerful role in wellbeing, comfort and connection. Yet even well-loved lounges can stop working as effectively […]
Care home seeks community support to celebrate resident’s 103rd birthday

Buckinghamshire care home is inviting people from across the UK to help celebrate the remarkable life of one of its oldest residents by sending birthday cards ahead of her 103rd birthday. Buckingham House Care Home in Gerrards Cross is hoping to surprise resident Vera Florence Cole (pictured above, with her daughter Diana) with messages of […]
Care Home Cleaning Supplies: An infection control review for managers

Effective infection prevention in a care home depends on much more than purchasing disinfectant, gloves and hand sanitiser. Managers need to ensure that the right products are available, suitable for the intended task, stored safely and used consistently by properly trained staff. The product range must also reflect the needs of residents, the layout of […]
MEET THE TEAM: Daniella Batchelor, Delegate Portfolio Sales Manager at the Care Forum

Behind every successful Care Forum is a dedicated team focused on bringing together the right people, ideas and solutions. As Delegate Portfolio Sales Manager, Daniella Batchelor works closely with senior care providers to understand their priorities, facilitate meaningful introductions and ensure every attendee gets maximum value from the event. We spoke to Daniella about her […]
August 2026 is Dementia Care Month on Care Briefing: Make sure your solutions are part of the story!

Each month on Care Briefing we shine a spotlight on a different part of the care sector – and this August we’ll be focusing on Dementia Care solutions. 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 […]
Hygiene Management in Care Homes

Hygiene is fundamental to resident safety, infection prevention and quality care. As care homes face increasing operational pressures, investing in professional-grade equipment can help maintain consistently high standards while improving efficiency across key areas such as kitchens and laundry rooms. In busy kitchens, dishwashing systems must deliver reliable hygienic results throughout the day. The Miele […]
Tunstall launches cross-sector partnership programme to strengthen connected care

Technology-enabled care provider Tunstall Healthcare has launched what it describes as an industry-first partnership programme aimed at bringing together organisations from across health, housing and social care to improve collaboration and deliver more joined-up support for people receiving care. The initiative has been created in response to growing pressure on health and social care services, […]
Sourcing Infection Control Solutions: Questions to ask suppliers

Effective infection prevention and control remains one of the highest priorities for care providers. Whether supporting residential care homes, nursing homes or specialist care settings, selecting the right infection control products and suppliers is essential to protecting residents, supporting staff and meeting regulatory requirements. However, choosing between different infection control solutions involves much more than comparing product […]
It’s time to secure your place at the November 2026 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. The event is invitation only, and is entirely free for industry professionals, like you, to attend. Date: Monday 2nd & Tuesday 3rd […]