Orchard Care Homes evolves into Orchard Healthcare Group
Orchard Care Homes will become Orchard Healthcare Group on 30th April, bringing its residential, nursing and specialist services under one clear, modern brand identity. …
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Care England launches second national report in partnership with Log my Care ‘How families find and choose care’ revealing how families choose care, and why trust is often formed before first contact.
Only 3% of families found arranging care straightforward, new UK research finds. Report highlights growing importance of trust, reputation and early-stage visibility, particularly in home care. New research from…
The compliance checklist – what to demand from a care consultant
When a care service is under pressure, the temptation to hire the first available consultant can be high. However, engaging external support is a significant procurement decision…
Care Roadshows 2026 to Tackle Workforce Challenges in Adult Social Care
Leaders in adult social care will unite to share practical solutions on recruitment, retention and reform. Workforce pressures continue to dominate the adult social care sector, with providers across…
DigiHive (3/4) – Why being busy is stopping care leaders from actually leading
In adult social care, being busy has become the norm. It is often seen as a sign of commitment, of being hands-on, of doing what needs to be done. …
Could 2026 Be the Turning Point for Palliative Care?
2026 finds UK hospices at a crossroads. Caught between the critical delivery of palliative care and the prospect of cuts to essential services, hospice leaders are now…
Professionalising care consultancy: A call for standards, transparency and trust
Is it time for the social care consultancy sector to be regulated? This is the big question we’re tackling alongside Professor Martin Green OBE– CEO of Care…
apetito partners with BeGreatFitness to spotlight person‑centred care
Leading care homes meal provider, apetito, is taking to the stage at Care Show London alongside Bailey Greetham‑Clark, Founder and CEO of BeGreatFitness, to showcase how personalised nutrition…
DigiHive (2/4) – Why “we think it’s good care” is no longer enough
Most quality issues don’t fail overnight — they drift quietly until it’s too late to ignore. Quality in care has always mattered. But the way it is judged has changed….
FREE Employment Rights Act Implementation Timeline
The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces the most significant changes to UK employment law in decades, with reforms being rolled out between 2025 and 2027. For employers, these…
Psychometric Assessments: The Future of Leadership Development
Across the care sector, leaders are often created out of necessity rather than design. Services are under pressure, vacancies open unexpectedly, and organisations must act quickly to…
Managing “interim crisis managers” – advice for boards and owners
For a care provider, losing a registered manager can trigger a period of crisis. In the rush to maintain stability, leadership teams frequently hire interim managers or…