December is Security Month on Care Briefing: here’s how to get involved!
Each month on Care Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the care sector – and in December we’ll be focusing on Security. 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 Security solutions and […]
The next Care Forum takes place in June – Here’s everything you need to know!
This year’s Care Forum was our busiest ever, making it the essential platform for you to connect with industry suppliers – we’re back in June 2025, and you can register for your free delegate place right now! In addition to 1-2-1 meetings with suppliers, your pass also includes overnight accommodation, all meals, refreshments and access to […]
County Councils Network report urges Government to not overlook adult social care
Councils have called for the needs of hundreds of thousands of working age adults and life-long disabled people requiring social care not to be overlooked in government plans for a National Care Service. It comes as major new analysis by County Councils Network (CCN) and Newton launched reveals that the costs of providing care for […]
The Top 5 things Care Providers are putting into their Care Homes to increase efficiency & improve the quality of care
This is a short summary from the seminar given in person by Adam Abraham CEO H2o Networks and Rishi Jawaheer Director Jawa Group and Care Vision. Jake Healey from the Care Forum indicated that attendees got a lot of value by finding out new ideas, such as the concept of utilising existing digital care devices […]
CATERING MONTH: Moving towards sustainable, nutrient-dense meals for residents, at the right cost
Catering solutions for the UK’s care homes have been evolving significantly since the pandemic, focusing on enhancing nutrition, personalisation, and operational efficiency. Senior care home management professionals are adopting innovative catering trends to improve resident satisfaction, meet dietary needs, and optimise costs. Here’s an overview of the biggest trends, covering usage scenarios, technology and cost […]
RCN issues stark warning over nurse education
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is warning that entire regions in England are being left behind by a failing nurse education system as our new analysis reveals that the number of people studying to become nurses has collapsed in every region in England. The latest regional data from the university admissions service, UCAS, shows […]
Human-led service still preferred despite rise of tech in care home environments
Although technology is seen as a potential enhancement to care, an the overwhelming majority of respondents prioritise human-led interactions in care environments, according to new research. A survey conducted by Caterplus obtained insight into the attitudes and preferences of 3,000 respondents, aged between 45 and 75, who may or may not already be living in care home and retirement […]
SAVE THE DATE: Care Forum – June 2025
Don’t worry if you couldn’t make it to this year’s Care Forum – the essential platform for you to connect with care industry suppliers who can help you with current project requirements will be back in June next year! In addition to 1-2-1 meetings with suppliers, your pass also includes overnight accommodation, all meals, refreshments and […]
November is Catering Equipment Month on Care Briefing: here’s how to get involved!
Each month on Care Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the care sector – and in November we’ll be focusing on Catering Equipment. 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 Catering Equipment […]
How we solve the care sector’s staffing crisis by investing in our people
In the wake of the 2024 annual State of Adult Social Care report, Paul O’Rourke, Managing Director of Next Stage, emphasises the crucial need to address high staff turnover in the adult social care industry to invest in both individual employees and improve the quality of care they provide… In a sector where continuity of care […]