New catering qualification aims to raise food and nutrition standards in care settings
A new accredited qualification designed specifically for catering professionals working across health and social care has welcomed its first learners. The Level 2 Award for Catering in Health and Social Care has been developed jointly by the National Association of Care Catering (NACC) and Hospital Caterers Association (HCA), following more than two years of development. […]
Fire safety rules risk leaving extra care housing in a regulatory blind spot
By Iain Cox, Secretary of the Business Sprinkler Alliance The Business Sprinkler Alliance (BSA) continues to press the case for a fundamental rethink of how fire safety regulations treat housing for vulnerable people. At the heart of the issue lies a simple but consequential question: what counts as a ‘care home’? Recent updates to Approved Document […]
Pressure Ulcer Prevention in Care Homes: Building an effective pressure care strategy
Pressure care equipment can play an important role in protecting residents who are at risk of developing pressure ulcers. But equipment is only one part of prevention. As explored in our earlier Pressure Care Mattresses & Equipment: What Care Providers Should Compare buyer’s guide, even an appropriately selected mattress cannot compensate for weaknesses elsewhere in a resident’s […]
October 2026 is Software 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 October we’ll be focusing on Computer Software 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 Software […]
Abbots Care team takes on charity triathlon in support of Spinal Injuries Association
Staff from Hertfordshire homecare provider Abbots Care have taken on a charity triathlon to raise money for the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) and highlight the importance of specialist support for people living with spinal injuries. Members of the provider’s Head Office team joined hundreds of participants at the Superhero Series Triathlon, an inclusive sporting event […]
Pressure Care Mattresses & Equipment: What care providers should compare
Pressure damage can have serious consequences for people receiving care. People with limited mobility may be particularly vulnerable, while factors including poor nutrition, impaired sensation, previous pressure damage and difficulties repositioning can increase risk further. For care homes, nursing environments and other care providers, suitable pressure care equipment therefore forms an important part of supporting people identified […]
Bedroom Solutions for Care Homes: When speed and quality both matter
Bedroom refurbishments don’t always follow a planned schedule. In care environments, rooms may need updating quickly to welcome new residents or replace tired furniture, making speed just as important as quality. Spearhead supports care homes with two flexible approaches: fast-delivery stock furniture for urgent needs, and bespoke bedroom interiors for planned refurbishments. The stock furniture […]
Discover what the Care Forum can do for your organisation
Did you know your place at The Care Forum is fully hosted? That means accommodation, refreshments, dinner, seminars and a personalised schedule of supplier meetings are all included. For many care providers, finding the right supplier can be a long and frustrating process. Whether you are reviewing Dementia Products, Health & Safety, Furniture, Incontinence Control, Mattresses, Sensory […]
Care sector campaign targets hearing loss support in care homes
Care home providers are being urged to make hearing loss a greater priority after sector leaders warned that the condition is often overlooked despite affecting the vast majority of residents. Deaf awareness training specialist Engage and Care England have launched a nationwide campaign designed to improve awareness and practical support for people living with hearing […]
College-NHS partnership targets Hertfordshire’s health and social care skills shortage
A regional college is expanding its partnership work with the NHS as Hertfordshire looks to tackle a significant shortage of health and social care professionals. The latest Hertfordshire Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) identifies healthcare as one of the county’s most urgent recruitment priorities, estimating the sector employs around 28,500 fewer people than would be […]