DEMENTIA CARE MONTH: Measuring What Matters – New approaches to monitoring outcomes
In dementia care, traditional metrics, such as falls, incidents or medication use, only tell part of the story. While these remain important, a growing number of care home leaders attending the Care Forum are now asking: how can we better measure quality of life, emotional wellbeing, and engagement for people living with dementia? This shift […]
The end of overseas recruitment in the care sector: What you need to know
By Emma Brooksbank, Partner at Freeths Overseas workers make up a significant portion of staff in the Care Sector but that is coming to an end. The Government’s new immigration rules which came into effect on 22 July have ended the overseas recruitment of care workers. The aim is to bring all care sector recruitment […]
Everything you need to know about Professional Care Workers’ Week 2025
The Care Workers’ Charity is gearing up for Professional Care Workers’ Week (PCWW) 2025, celebrating its eighth year of recognising the vital contributions of care workers across the UK. This year’s event, co-produced with the Care Worker Advisory Board, aims to bring frontline voices directly into the conversation, spotlighting the real experiences and insights of […]
NCF underlines need for ‘resilient social care workforce’ in light of Skills for Care report
The National Care Forum (NCF) has responded to the publication of the Skills for Care size and structure of the adult social care sector and workforce in England 2024/25 report. The report covers these key points: Vic Rayner, CEO of NCF, stated: “We should make no mistake that the 2025 Size and Structure report from Skills for […]
Residency rules relaxation get thumbs up from care industry training specialist
A relaxation of rules to allow overseas health and social care professionals now residing in the UK earlier access to funded training will be a boost to the struggling sector. That’s according to Angela Kaine, Director of Health & Social Care at training provider Realise, who asserts that a relaxation of long-standing residency rules is one step closer to […]
DEMENTIA CARE MONTH: How environment and interiors can support both residents and staff
Creating a care home environment that is safe, supportive and stimulating for people living with dementia requires more than compliance with basic standards. Thoughtful design can make a profound difference to quality of life, helping residents to navigate spaces independently, feel secure, and retain a sense of identity and dignity. Dementia-friendly design is about reducing […]
VIDEO: Registration is now open for one of Manchester’s most anticipated events of the year – The Care Forum!
Explore what’s new in the industry at this ever-popular event that offers you the unrivalled opportunity to meet 1-2-1 with suppliers and their latest competitive solutions to this evolving industry. Date: Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th November Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport This unmissable event is entirely free for industry professionals, like you, to attend and includes: ✅ […]
INFECTION CONTROL MONTH: Partnering for prevention in 2025
Infection control remains a top priority for care homes, hospitals, education providers, and public facilities alike. While the heightened awareness brought on by the pandemic has receded, the need for proactive, high-quality infection prevention is as urgent as ever, especially with rising antimicrobial resistance, increased occupant density, and regulatory scrutiny… The role of third-party cleaning […]
UK immigration reforms land this week: What does this mean for social care?
By Michelle Holmes, MD of immigration consultancy Holmes & Partners On 22nd July, the UK government rolled out several significant immigration reforms that will reshape how social care organisations hire overseas talent. The changes include: These reforms form part of the Home Office’s broader strategy to “restore control” of the immigration system, following a near 40% […]
Care homes set to receive Great British Energy funding for solar
The Government says care homes in local communities will benefit from cheaper energy bills as Great British Energy delivers on its ‘clean energy superpower’ mission to make working people and their communities better off. Great British Energy, the government’s publicly-owned clean energy company, has awarded mayoral authorities a share of £10 million in grant funding […]