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SOFTWARE MONTH: Protecting resident data in an increasingly digital-first sector
The social care sector is embracing digital transformation at pace. From electronic care records to IoT-enabled monitoring, technology is becoming

Simple scheduling and staff management with Planday
Planday is the simple workforce management platform that’s making life easier for managers and staff alike. Scheduling, communication, time tracking

Circle of Care campaign aims to support ‘sandwich generation’ of carers
Consultus Care & Nursing has launched Circle of Care, a national campaign highlighting the challenges adult children face as they juggle

MARKET DATA: The products & solutions care homes are buying for their 2026 projects
Training, Sensory and Employment are topping the list of solutions the UK’s care home procurement professionals are sourcing in 2026,

Can you afford to miss next month’s Care Forum?
The upcoming Care Forum, taking place on Monday 3rd & Tuesday 4th November at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Manchester Airport, brings together professionals from the care sector for

PRESSURE CARE MONTH: Measuring What Matters – Auditing, reporting and benchmarking performance
In care homes, few issues have as great an impact on resident wellbeing, regulatory compliance, and operational reputation as pressure

Join the NW Hearts Charity’s Excellence in Heart Care Celebration!
Do you know somebody who has gone over and above in heart care? Perhaps a colleague or friend has had

October 2025 is Computer Software 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

Dementia Adventure launches inclusive ‘Green Letter Days’
Charity Dementia Adventure is launching a series of ‘Green Letter Day’ dementia-inclusive ‘adventures’, such as walking cricket and flower arranging, to foster social

Bath Fitter: Bath renovation will never be the same
Imagine transforming a bathroom in as little as one day. That’s the power of Bath Fitter. Our bath-over-bath process means

PRESSURE CARE MONTH: Exploring best practice in pressure management for residents with dementia, obesity or limited mobility
Pressure injuries remain one of the most significant clinical risks in care homes, impacting resident wellbeing, quality ratings, and organisational

Find the practical solutions you need at the Care Forum this November
You’re invited to attend the Care Forum, which is taking place in person on Monday 3rd & Tuesday 4th November at Radisson

September 2025 is Pressure Care 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

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

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
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