Modern Cloud-based security for safer senior living communities
Verkada is a leader in cloud physical security. Designed with simplicity and scalability in mind, Verkada’s video security cameras, door-based access control, air quality sensors, alarms and visitor management seamlessly integrate with an intuitive cloud platform and are easy to install, maintain and manage. Through its technology, Verkada keeps residents, staff, and sensitive assets safe […]
Risk Assessment Training in Social Care: Helping Carers Recognise and Respond to Risks
Care home risk assessment training is the process of equipping staff with the knowledge and skills to identify, evaluate, and respond to potential risks in a care environment. This includes understanding physical hazards, behavioural risks, safeguarding concerns, environmental risks, and emerging digital threats. Rather than focusing solely on compliance, the training helps staff make informed, […]
December 2025 is Security 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 December we’ll be focusing on Security solutions. 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 […]
Care Home Security: Everything You Need to Know About Systems, Best Practices and Future Trends
The use of physical care home security systems reflects the sector’s focus on safeguarding vulnerable residents, ensuring staff safety, and complying with regulatory standards. Modern solutions now combine advanced technologies with tailored strategies to meet the unique challenges of care environments. Here’s an overview of the biggest developments, including best practices, technologies, and future outlook… […]
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 […]
SECURITY MONTH: Approaches to keeping residents, staff and visitors safe
Physical security in UK care homes has taken giant leaps forward in recent years, reflecting both technological advancements and a deeper understanding of the unique needs of elderly residents, plus the ongoing effects of the COVID pandemic. This period has seen a shift from basic security measures to more sophisticated, resident-centred approaches. This article explores […]
Do you specialise in Security 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 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 […]
Do you specialise in Security 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 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 would like to […]
Cyber attack threat to essential council services
Cyber attacks on UK councils’ remote workers more than tripled during the pandemic, according to a series of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. The requests made by technology specialist Insight found attacks rose by an average of 213% from March 2020 compared to the 12 months before. This might not seem surprising, as on average councils […]
Cloud Services a ‘multi-million dollar threat’ for healthcare
A new report has revealed major challenges the healthcare industry faced as IT workers scrambled to secure protected health information (PHI) and the infrastructure against the pandemic’s complex cybersecurity and networking challenges. Based on responses from nearly 800 healthcare IT decision-makers in North America, Latin America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, key findings in the Infoblox include: Data breaches and network outages are a […]