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 […]
August 2025 is Dementia Month on Care Briefing: Here’s how to get involved…
Each month on Care Briefing we shine a spotlight on a different part of the care sector – and in August we’ll be focusing on Dementia Care. 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 Care […]
Beechmoor Retirement Village takes big step to net zero
Multi-utility and low carbon heat specialist Power On is delighted has completed work at the Beechmoor Retirement Village in Chester, with a bespoke substation powering 155 flats on a development worth approximately £36million. The development, for which the main contractor was Elliott Group, consists of a mix of one- and two-bedroom retirement homes, split across […]
Building a future for the care workforce
By Ruth Mabika, Operations Director & Co-founder, S&P Care Services The adult social care workforce in the UK is facing an unprecedented crisis. Years of underfunding, increased care complexity, and burnout among staff have resulted in a large number of job vacancies and a high turnover rate, which are spreading providers thin. Brexit and more recent […]
INFECTION CONTROL MONTH: The human factor in effective infection control in care homes
Infection control in care homes has always been a high priority, but the events of recent years have underscored just how critical a well-informed, safety-conscious workforce can be. While cutting-edge hygiene technologies and medical-grade disinfectants play an important role, it is the people on the ground, including carers, cleaners, catering staff, and administrators, who ultimately […]
The Care Forum in Manchester is the place to be this November
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. Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th November Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport This unmissable event is entirely free for industry professionals, like you, to attend and includes: ✅ Access to […]