SOFTWARE MONTH: How workforce management tools help tackle staffing challenges in care homes
Recruitment and retention continue to be some of the most pressing challenges in the UK’s care sector. Persistent staffing shortages, rising agency costs, and increasing regulatory pressure have left many providers searching for smarter, more sustainable ways to manage their workforce. Now, a growing number of care home operators are turning to digital workforce management […]
SOFTWARE MONTH: How analytics platforms are helping care leaders improve performance and benchmark outcomes
The care sector is always under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality care while managing tight budgets, workforce shortages, and regulatory demands. To meet these challenges, many providers are turning to data analytics platforms that transform operational and clinical information into actionable insights… Data-driven decision making is no longer the preserve of large care groups: it’s […]
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 integral to how care homes deliver safer, more efficient services. But with digitisation comes new risks. In 2025/26, cybersecurity is one of the most urgent challenges for care home leaders, as they strive to protect […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Amba – Enabling more responsive, personalised and responsive care
At Amba we help our clients achieve measurable outcomes that improve care quality and financial performance. Our clients experience reduced falls, fewer hospitalisations, savings in operating costs, and increased revenue from higher occupancy and new wellness services. Amba achieves these results by unobtrusively gathering and analysing data on residents’ health, wellness, and safety. Using discreet, […]
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 […]
Leveraging Remote Monitoring Software: A paradigm shift in care home management
Care home facilities are constantly looking for innovative ways to enhance the quality of care provided to residents. One such advancement that has made waves in the sector is remote monitoring software. This technology has brought about a transformative change, enabling care home Managers to ensure optimum care levels. Let’s delve into how this software […]
How to effectively implement new software solutions in care home settings
The integration of technology into the care sector has the potential to revolutionise operations, improve the quality of care, and streamline administrative processes. For Care Home Managers contemplating the adoption of software solutions, the stakes are high. Here’s a guide to the pivotal considerations, based on input from Care Forum delegates and suppliers… Understand Specific […]
Do 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 solutions and […]
Gold Care Homes rolls out Softworks Time & Attendance, Rostering and HR Management solution for their 2,000 employees
Gold Care Homes, a leading provider of residential care services for the elderly, has implemented the Softworks Workforce Management Solution to manage employee Time, Attendance, Rostering, Skills and HR for their 2,000 employees across 24 care homes. The company went to market in 2019 for a solution that would enable them to optimise management of employee […]
Financial management software that helps healthcare organisations thrive
By Sage Intacct Healthcare organisations face unique challenges from cost containment and multi-entity reporting to new billing models, product offerings and a cloud-based accounting system allows you to better understand your organisation and succeed in the future. Sage Intacct is a powerful financial management system that helps finance professionals increase efficiency and drive growth for […]