Training and Upskilling Funding: Another Scrapped Policy
By Jo Henney, CEO at Nugent (https://wearenugent.org) Training & Upskilling: Yet another policy scrapped by Labour causing over 30 leaders in the care sector sending…
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Professional Comment
The Unheard Voices. – The Challenges Of Being An Unpaid Carer
By Sabina Kelly RN Ba (Hons) B.Sc. (Hons) (07976 287189) Some media sources suggest that there are approximately 8 million unpaid carers in the UK….
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Navigating Legal Responsibilities as A Care Manager Amid Increasing CQC Prosecutions
By Gareth Martin, partner and regulatory expert at leading criminal defence firm Olliers Solicitors (www.olliers.com) The role of a care manager holds immense responsibility. From…
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Enhancing Care for Dysphagia: Establishing EDS Competencies for Improved Quality of Life
Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is a condition that can significantly impact the quality of life for many individuals, particularly residents in health and social care…
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Licence Revocations And Challenges: Key Takeaways For Sponsors
By Senior Business Immigration Solicitor, Fozia Iqbal Care sector employers with sponsor licences continue to experience increased scrutiny from the Home Office, leading to large…
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After Decades Of Dithering On Social Care Reform, The Next Government Needs To Deliver Urgent Action – Not More Empty Promises
By Gillian Ashcroft Campaigner for Social Care Reform, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Talk to anyone working within, or relying upon, the social care system in the…
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The Transformative Role of Music in Care Communities
By Paul Drury, Chief Operating Officer at The Eric Liddell Community (www.ericliddell.org) In life, where memories intertwine with the present, there’s a profound need for…
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What Are the Issues Being Raised About CQC Inspections?
As care providers express concerns about the stress caused by Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections, Carl May-Smith, a Barrister specialising in health and care at…
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Overcoming Recruitment Challenges In Residential Care
By Chris Harber, Head of Immigration, Boyes Turner (www.boyesturner.com) From acute staff shortages and low retention rates through to resourcing from overseas and frankly, a…
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A Comprehensive Approach to Managing Falls Among Elderly Residents: A Nursing and Operational Perspective
By Elena Martin – BSN (Band 8): Director of Operations and Commissioning, Langdale Care Homes Group (www.langdalecarehomes.co.uk) As the Director of Operations and Commissioning at…
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What Providers Need to Know About the Duty of Candour
By Anna Fee, Senior Associate Solicitor, RWK Goodman The Department of Health and Social Care (“DHSC”) is currently reviewing the statutory duty of candour and…
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Debt Financing and Social Care
By Rachel Emmerson (left) and Abbey Watkins (right), accountants at Kreston Reeves (www.krestonreeves.com) Debt financing in the social care sector has come under considerable scrutiny…
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Breaking the Stigmas Surrounding Care Home Environments
By James Rycroft, Managing Director at Vida Healthcare (https://vidahealthcare.co.uk/) Families placing a loved one in a care home often have many fears and trepidations about…
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Fire Safety In Care Homes: How To Engage Your Team In This Vital Area
By Margaret Tempest, training lead at Church Farm Care, which provides specialist dementia care across several homes – www.churchfarmcare.co.uk Why is a detailed fire safety…
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How Can Care Managers Navigate New Immigration Rules?
By Carolyn Bowie, principal associate in the business immigration team at national law firm Weightmans (www.weightmans.com) The past four months have brought a series of…
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