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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Professional Comment
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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Systemic Issues Facing The Care Industry Are Nothing New. Prioritising Digital Maturity Can Help Tackle Them
By Martin Lowthian, Quality and Governance Specialist, Access Health, Support and Care (www.theaccessgroup.com) The critical problems facing the care sector remain relatively constant year on…
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The Importance of Nutrition and Hydration in a Care Home Setting
By Rob Henry, Head of Culinary Solutions and Compliance at EF-Group (www.ef-group.co.uk) For any of us, maintaining a good, balanced diet is key to maintaining…
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Nutrition and Hydration Essential To Residents’ Health and Wellbeing
Spring has officially sprung! And with the weather getting warmer, it won’t be long before summer comes knocking at the door. But while we look…
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‘Family Friendly’ Employment Law Changes: What Care Homes Need To Know
By Ian Pace, Partner in Weightmans’ employment law team (www.weightmans.com/people/ian-pace/) A raft of changes to employment rights legislation recently came into effect, and it’s important…
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A National Care Service – Time for Debate Is Over Says Industry Leader
Independent Care Group chair Mike Padgham writes exclusively for The Carer The time for debate and discussion is done – we need a National Care…
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Why Is No One Talking About The Great Career Opportunities In The Care Sector?
By Mitesh Dhanak, Chair of the Organising Committee of Championing Social Care and Founder of Precious Homes (www.precious-homes.co.uk) News about understaffing in the care sector…
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