Integration – It’s all about people
Whenever anyone talks about the integration of health and social care – they prefix their…
Theraposture launches campaign to protect consumers from adjustable bed rogue traders
Theraposture, an ethical specialist in assistive furniture, has begun a campaign to protect vulnerable consumers…
Beware if price is driving your investment
By Jason Ashman, managing director of Reval Continuing Care. When choosing sanitaryware for your…
SAY HELLO WAVE GOODBYE – Care Home openings and Closures Quarter 1 2018
I have published annual reports analysing openings and closures in Care Homes for older people…
Making the most of the self-pay market in an ageing society
By Mike Broad There is a lot of doom and gloom in the social care…
Smart Innovations
Hygiea Group offer a unique 4D cleaning solution to commercial and residential homeowners, hotel groups,…
Kidz South: Impressive attendance at latest Etac R82 CPD paediatric seating seminar
Etac R82, the UK’s leading specialist in Scandinavian-inspired assistive equipment, has delivered a CPD-accredited seating…
Home is the best place for medically fit patients.
In January 2018, The Guardian published an article exploring the need for the NHS to…
New service direct to the care industry!
Dental Hygiene Solutions Ltd believe that prevention is better than the cure, we are proud…
TOILET TRAINING
Specifiers of accessible equipment are being offered a new opportunity to enhance their knowledge base,…
Europe’s largest event dedicated to building a better future for care, returns to ExCeL London on 27-28 June 2018
Health+Care 2018 on 27-28 June, Excel London will welcome thousands of care business owners, directors…
How leading edge technology is transforming social care
New technologies which are changing the way we all live are increasingly being used in…
With so many choices on the market today for various methods of staff management, it’s difficult to choose what’s right!
Firstly, it is important to understand what your needs are. In the care space the…
Data: A Guide to better Care and Compliance
As the demands of documentation continue to grow and the way of providing care increasingly…
Gainsborough baths strengthen Four Seasons Health Care through clinical cost saving excellence
Part of the Gainsborough Healthcare Group, Gainsborough Specialist Bathing has been re-appointed by Four Seasons…
Rise in care homes going out of business
Residential care home insolvencies have risen by three quarters over the last year, according to…
Solving Problems: Is Social Care part of the Problem or part of the Solution?
Of course the short answer is that social care has been perceived for too many…
THE PARTY of the century for the care community
The Care Show has now faithfully served its profession and the industry for 20 years…
WORLD DARTS CHAMPION OPENS CARE HOME PUB
BDO World Darts Champion Glen Durrant has officially opened a new pub in a care…
Bringing about real positive improvements in care provision is all about reducing administrative tasks.
We use technology to make life easier and free us from menial tasks. Technology can…
An excellent day had by all at Care Roadshow Liverpool
Care Roadshow Liverpool, the second pit stop in this year’s event calendar, was full of…
Inspiring outstanding practice at Care Roadshow Birmingham
Returning to Villa Park Stadium on 3rd July, Care Roadshow aims to inform and inspire…
Theraposture future-proof Mascot cot proves popular at relocated Kidz-to-Adultz South
Theraposture, the trusted supplier of the adjustable modular Mascot cot system for disabled children, welcomed…
Gainsborough baths strengthen Four Seasons Health Care through clinical cost saving excellence
Part of the Gainsborough Healthcare Group, Gainsborough Specialist Bathing has been re-appointed by Four Seasons…
Making the most of the self-pay market in an ageing society
By Mike Broad There is a lot of doom and gloom in the social care…
Take Action This Dementia Action Week.
It’s Dementia Action week on Monday 21st May – Sunday 27th May this year. There…
The Future of Care Conference – back for 2019
The organisers of the Future of Care Conference are delighted to announce that following on…
A successful Scottish visit for the Care Roadshows team
The beginning of the week saw the arrival of the first Care Roadshows in this…
Hydration and nutrition in residential care- what can you do to improve it?
Hydration and nutrition is one of the most import aspects of providing care, especially in…
Do you bring your best to CQC inspections?
Practice makes perfect. An old saying but nonetheless true and there is no better practice…
From Requires Improvement to Outstanding – How did Guardian Angels step up their game?
James Taylor Health & Social Care Expert Guardian Angels Carers have an inspirational story to…
Making the most of the self-pay market in an ageing society
By Mike Broad There is a lot of doom and gloom in the social care…
GERALD SIMONDS HELPS MITCH PLAN FOR THE FUTURE WITH THE LEVO LAE STANDING WHEELCHAIR
Four years ago, Mitch Chalmers from Midsomer Norton near Bath suffered a spinal cord injury…
REVAL HELPS MEET DIVERSE COMMUNITY NEEDS
When we think of day care services we might think of coffee mornings, creative activities,…
Digitisation alongside KLOE: from Requires Improvement to Good
Looking at the immediate state of care it is important to work adaptively as a…
The Better Care Fund and Why you should care
The Better Care Fund (BCF) is one of the most ambitious programs to be created…
The place to inspire care professionals
Care Roadshows, the leading event tailored to the care sector, returns to Aintree Racecourse in…
QCS launches ‘Care Practice Essentials’ Toolkit at the Ageing in Common Conference
As part of their ‘Building a Caring World’ philosophy, QCS has launched a free ‘Care…
New CEO launches Gainsborough Healthcare Group
Gainsborough Baths, a specialist UK manufacturer celebrating 30 years of success in assisted bathing, has…
Naidex: The event dedicated to Healthcare Professionals
Naidex, Europe’s leading event for healthcare professionals, will be returning to Birmingham’s NEC on the…
The Implications of Brexit for the Social Care Sector
By Mike Broad The clock is ticking on Brexit, with the UK set to leave…
Gainsborough Specialist Bathing celebrates 30 years of success
2018 is an impressive milestone for Gainsborough Specialist Bathing as it signifies three decades of…
What’s New about Dementia?
Well, nothing really. It has been with us for centuries and misunderstood for many of…
The countdown to Care Roadshow Glasgow has begun
It has nearly been one whole year since Care Roadshows visited Scottish soil. If you…
Preview for Ageing in Common: an international perspective
The countdown is on for Ageing in Common: an international perspective incorporating the inaugural Commonwealth…
Nurses need to be equipped to prevent and identify pressure ulcers
Why is reducing pressure ulcers important? A pressure ulcer or bed sore is an injury…
For care, for business, for sustainability
The Dementia Care & Nursing Home Expo is running at NEC, Birmingham on the 25th…
Improving quality with technology
Minster Care Group have used technology to streamline their quality and compliance process and they…
BELMONT HEALTHCARE GROUP EXPANDS
Belmont Healthcare Group secures the future of residential dementia care in East Sussex as it…
How APEX products can help prevent and reduce pressure ulcers in the community.
by Angela Harding (RGN) Clinical Manager APEX Medical The impact of developing a pressure ulcer…
The social care sector needs to retain its best staff – but how?
No one knows better than care home managing director Adam Hutchison of the highs and…
The Healthcare Sector vs GDPR: Its everywhere but is it as bad as we are being told!
By Adam Hutchison The year is 1999! The fear factor of the millennium the year…
Pets’ power to prevent older people’s loneliness and anxiety
Pets are part of the family for many older people so being separated from them…
TAKE A SHOWER IN SAFETY AND WITH STYLE
Using the shower is the second most common problem for people who need their home…
Why Use Biometric Scanning for Time & Attendance?
Firstly, time and attendance in the function used to manage staff time on site, regardless…
The Better Care Fund and Why you should care
The Better Care Fund (BCF) is one of the most ambitious programs to be created…
Intergenerational Approaches to Care – A testing toe or a Eureka moment?
Fans of the hit channel 4 series ‘Care Home for 4 Year Olds’ which aired…
Care Roadshows prepares for its return to Glasgow
Despite the cold weather, things are hotting up for the return of Care Roadshow Glasgow…
Disability Advisor Elizabeth Dixon enjoys an active role in her community with Ottobock powerchair
Elizabeth Dixon’s career within the Police Force was cut short in 1986 when she was…
Active Minds help people with dementia lead active lives.
Globally, the numbers of people living with dementia are predicted to increase from 50 million…
Aseptika and Zenzium Win Innovate UK funding to build Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Apps and Medical Wearables: supporting patients with respiratory disease
Monday 12th March 2018, St Ives, Cambridgeshire: Aseptika and Zenzium, Ltd., have been awarded a grant from the UK’s innovation…
Looking forward to the Future of Care Conference
Against the backdrop of increasing service pressures within the sector, the Future of Care Conference…
W&P The Health & Social Care Experts
Policies and Procedures Our popular policies and procedures are clearly written, easy to use and…
The updated Key Lines of Enquiry and what they mean
Back in November 2017, the CQC issued their updated Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOE). There…
Could the growing housing with care market provide a unique business expansion opportunity?
Would you like to learn how to expand your care business and truly harness the…
The updated Key Lines of Enquiry and what they mean
Back in November 2017, the CQC issued their updated Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOE). There…
Appropriately selected care home furniture should promote a safe, social, homely and independent environment.
Mobility and cognitive impairments are common amongst residents in care homes, being able to maintain…
Installing Confidence Across The Care Sector
Installing confidence across the care sector is Reval Continuing Care as it innovates the latest…
TIME TO TELL THE TRUTH ABOUT DEMENTIA……………………
Things YOU always wanted to know, or SHOULD know about dementia, but THEY were too…
Naidex: An Insight into the Future of Healthcare
With 43 years under its belt, Naidex is a well known name in the disability…
New Attempt To Help Families Find The Right Care Homes For Their Elderly Loved Ones.
A FRESH attempt to take the heat out of Britain’s growing residential care crisis has been…
ENSURING WHEELCHAIRS MEET THE DEMANDS OF A CARE HOME ENVIRONMENT
As Britain’s residents get older, sometimes heavier and less mobile, there is a greater requirement…
B&M Care chooses latest super-efficient bug beating Gainsborough baths for flagship new care home
Four accessible Gentona baths from Gainsborough Specialist Bathing have been installed at the recently opened…
How does the embattled social care sector survive 2018?
Will history repeat itself, or worse? Social care is facing one of the biggest challenges…
Population ageing is a significant challenge to all Commonwealth countries
Here in the UK the countdown is underway for one of the most important political…
3 Questions You Should Ask to Safeguard Your Care Quality Reputation
Imagine opening that letter and seeing the words “outstanding” – wouldn’t it feel great? Imagine…
Appropriate seating makes a HUGE difference to people’s quality of life.
The chest can open up to facilitate breathing, the head is supported in a comfortable…
How to add the premium touch to your care home bedrooms without spending a fortune!
Over the past year, the team at Dayex have noticed a real trend in customers…
Improving quality with technology
Minster Care Group have used technology to streamline their quality and compliance process and they…
Beverley Care Home
SHORTLISTED FOR BEST CARE HOME OF THE YEAR AT THE 2018 PINDERS HEALTHCARE DESIGN AWARDS…
DARTEX COATINGS ACQUIRED BY TRELLEBORG AB
Dartex Coatings has been acquired by Trelleborg Coated Systems, a business area of Trelleborg AB.…
Aquarius Hygiene
Aquarius Hygiene are designers, manufacturers and retailers of a range of health, hygiene and daily…
HAVING THE CHOICE ON HOW TO DEAL WITH GOOD DAYS AND BAD DAYS…
How would you cope with going from a comfortable standard of living, with a husband,…
How does the embattled social care sector survive 2018?
Will history repeat itself, or worse? Social care is facing one of the biggest…
SAINSBURY’S SUPPORTS CAMPAIGN TO HELP OLDER SHOPPERS
A chief executive of an older people’s charity has welcomed Sainsbury’s support of their campaign…
How innovative social care solutions can enable better outcomes for the NHS and care homes
The second of January not only marked the second day of the new year, or…
Positive Choice
For many years now, the Care Home Sector has more or less been bearing the…
Aseptika recognised as a leading HealthTech Innovator with listing as 2017 Global Digital Health 100
22nd January, 2018: St Ives, Cambridgeshire. Aseptika Limited (Activ8rlives) has again been recognised as a…
Registration is now open for Care Roadshows 2018
The wait is over. Registration is now live for the outstanding Care Roadshows. Returning to…
Save the dates for Care Roadshows 2018
2017 proved a successful year for the established Care Roadshows. The event travelled across the…
Snug Positioning Pillows for Comfort, Safety and Wellbeing
Caring for different health needs, whilst keeping patients safe and comfortable are the priorities of…
W&P The Health & Social Care Experts
Policies and Procedures Our popular policies and procedures are clearly written, easy to use and…
Uncertainty is the new norm
What is the impact on staff in the adult social care sector? There is a…
Electronic Monitoring in today’s Care Market
If you are still using timesheets for communicating shift requirements to, and confirmation from, your…
Continue your professional development at Naidex, for free!
Europe’s most exciting disability and independent living event will return to the NEC Birmingham on…
Geberit AquaClean provides bathroom independence for young people at Crocus Fields respite care facility
When Nottingham City Council refurbished the bathrooms at its respite care facility, Crocus Fields, specifiers…
Utilising Software to Assist & Improve Staff Performance
Without any doubt forward thinking companies who correctly implement care management software will see an…
Patient Centred Care
Credit - Fiona Hammond, Infection Prevention & Control and Tissue Viability, North Bristol NHS Trust…
Connecting all ages across the Commonwealth
Plans are underway for the first ever Commonwealth Elders’ Forum linked to the Commonwealth Heads…
Supporting your care organisation to aim for OUTSTANDING Care Quality…
Described by Driven By Health with Care Magazine as, ”…one of the most talked about, Shining…