care homes

Spinney - care homes under threat

Why January 2020 was a bad month for care homes

So far 2020 has seen a run of bad luck for care homes as multiple closures, a council…

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Care homes recruitment - care workers on a computer

How can care homes attract more staff?

Emma Platt, division manager of White Recruitment Health & Social Care, one of the…

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Temporary contractors – a care home worker services cup of tea

Hiring temporary contractors – understanding tax rules IR35

Are you aware of the recent change in law regarding temporary contractors? Here the team at…

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Care homes are encouraged to take part in the Road Worlds for Seniors 2019 cycling event

Care homes invited to take part in annual 'road' cycling event

Motitech, the Norwegian startup motivating older people and those with dementia in care homes to…

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infection control - hands in plastic gloves

Implementing effective infection control

Clare Long, business account manager for care at the Professional Division of Miele,…

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Colin Stevenson of Notable Change, on reducing staff turnover in the care industry

Reducing staff turnover in the care industry

Colin Stevenson, the founder of Notable Change International recruitment and consultancy…

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Cristian Grossmann, CEO and Co-Founder of Beekeeper – a digital workforce management platform – on retaining home care workers through better access to shift schedules…

Improved access to shift schedules can reduce turnover among home care workers

Cristian Grossmann, CEO and Co-Founder of Beekeeper – a digital workforce management…

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DBS check - a job application form

Busting the myths around the DBS check

As most people working within the care industry will know, all staff in care homes, hospitals…

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Medical Refrigeration in Care Homes: Safety, Stability, Quality and Reliability

Medical Refrigeration in Care Homes: Safety, Stability, Quality and Reliability

Medical refrigeration is a topic that any hospital, pharmacy or medical facility must take…

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Chelsea Court music therapy - Derek and the team are behind the dementia therapy research

Music study investigates communication in people living with dementia

Chelsea Court Place, a residential home for individuals living with dementia, is working with…

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Royal Alfred's Anne Kasey on social care training

Society’s social care training benefits residents and staff alike

Anne Kasey, Home Manager and Clinical Lead for maritime charity, the Royal Alfred Seafarers’…

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EA Dribble

EA Dribble

Regard Partnership Group, one of Britain's largest care providers, have completed the…

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Great Oaks is a home from home

Great Oaks is a home from home

Making the decision to move into a care home, or to help a loved one move in, can be a hugely…

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One of three new care facilities planned by Parklands

Three new Parklands care homes planned in £16million Highlands investment

The latest phase of a multi-million pound investment by independent care provider Parklands…

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Yoga for Dementia book cover

Tania Plahay on her book: Yoga for Dementia

Care homes are embracing yoga as a method of promoting mindfulness through meditation, as well…

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Henry Howard Finance and Wissner-Bosserhoff launch exclusive UK partnership

New partnership offers care homes flexible way to enjoy top-quality nursing beds and furniture

A new partnership between a leading UK business finance provider and top furniture manufacturer…

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