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New CQC guide aims to help care workers prepare for inspections

A new guide designed to help care workers better understand Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections has been launched following collaboration between the regulator and The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC). Created with members of the charity’s Care Worker Advisory Board and Champions Project, the online resource explains in straightforward language who the CQC is, what inspectors […]

What are dementia toys and sensory products, and how can they support dementia care?

Meaningful activity is an important part of person-centred dementia care. Familiar objects, tactile materials, music, photographs and comforting soft products can sometimes help a person feel engaged, relaxed or connected with their surroundings. Products commonly described as dementia toys include sensory cushions, fidget aids, dolls, companion animals, puzzles and reminiscence resources. The term can be […]

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 […]

MEET THE TEAM: Victoria Petch, Event Manager at the Care Forum

With more than 14 years at Forum Events, Victoria Petch has helped hundreds of suppliers connect with senior decision-makers across a wide range of industries. As Sales Event Manager for Care Forum, she works closely with solution providers looking to engage with care home operators, domiciliary care providers and senior professionals responsible for purchasing products […]

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 […]