If you specialise in Software for care homes we want to hear from you!
Each month on Care Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the care sector – and in October we’ll be focusing on Software. 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 and would […]
‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating for Next Stage for Fostering
Next Stage for Fostering, an independent fostering agency based in the North West, has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted for the second consecutive time. The inspection, conducted in July 2024, highlighted the agency’s commitment to excellence in fostering services. Ofsted inspectors noted that “the actions of the independent fostering agency contribute to significantly […]
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Wallcovering, upholstery and curtain fabrics for Care environments
Helping to make the material specification of Care projects simple, Vescom has a variety of material solutions that are tailored to and certified for Care environments. The vinyl wallcovering, vinyl upholstery and curtain fabrics fulfil the key contemporary demands of Care spaces, such as hygiene, high performance and human-centricity. humanised healthcare To truly facilitate treatment and […]
PRESSURE CARE MONTH: Key considerations for managing treatment in your care home
Pressure ulcers, also known as pressure sores or bedsores, are a significant issue in the UK’s residential care sector. These painful and debilitating wounds can have severe consequences for residents, including increased risk of infection, sepsis, and even death. Effective pressure care techniques are essential to prevent and manage these conditions… Understanding Pressure Ulcers Pressure ulcers develop when skin is subjected […]
Join the care home sector’s leading lights at the Care Forum this November
Can you or a colleague attend the Care Forum on the 4th-5th November in Manchester? It’s less than 10 weeks away and you’ll be joining the cream of the UK’s care home sector. There’s still time to register, but only just! We have less than 10 places left – please confirm here. Expect a day and a half of seminar sessions, networking with 50 […]
Hospital at Home usage increases in Scotland
The number of patients using Hospital at Home in Scotland rose by almost a quarter last year, it has been revealed, as funding allocations for NHS boards were announced. A total of 13 local healthcare providers have been allocated a share of £3.6 million for Hospital at Home for older people to help ease pressure […]
New research points to disparity between home costs and level of care
Outsourcing care homes has compromised the accessibility and quality of care for the most vulnerable, particularly in areas of greatest deprivation, according to new research led by the Department of Social Policy and Intervention at Oxford University and funded by the Nuffield Foundation. The results, published in BMJ Public Health, raise questions about the role […]
DEMENTIA CARE MONTH: How to ensure you work with only the best partners
Choosing the right dementia care partners is crucial for providing high-quality care to residents with dementia. Here are key considerations for senior care home professionals, based on delegate requirements at the Care Forum… Understanding Your Residents’ Needs Key Considerations for Supplier Selection Building a Strong Partnership Additional Considerations By carefully considering these factors, senior care home professionals […]
If you specialise in Pressure Care Products for care homes we want to hear from you!
Each month on Care Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the care sector – and in September we’ll be focusing on Pressure 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 Pressure Care […]
Nutrition, wellbeing and communication top care service complaints in Scotland
Scotland’s Care Inspectorate has published an in-depth report on complaints about care services in the country, with overall complaints down slightly year-on-year. The report covers complaints received and investigated between April 2019 and March 2024, and focuses in particular on the most recent year, 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. The statistics show the […]
