Free Tool Exposes Hidden Care Catering Costs
To bring much-needed clarity to the real costs of care home catering in today’s challenging climate, defined by ongoing staffing pressures, unstable energy prices and increasing waste regulations,…
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If You Think Menopause Doesn’t Affect You, Think Again
All too often, the impacts of menopause – the natural stage at which menstrual periods stop permanently – are mischaracterised or misunderstood. And yet, menopause is everyone’s concern. Whether directly…
UK workplace trends: What employers faced in 2025 – and how to prepare for 2026
As an employer, keeping on top of HR, compliance and Health & Safety responsibilities is essential – especially as expectations and enforcement continue to evolve. To help, our…
Background checks in 2026: what care providers need to know
In a sector built on trust, background checks remain an important part of keeping people safe. It’s essential for anyone working in regulated activity to complete an Enhanced DBS check…
Managing Catering Compliance in Care Homes: Reducing Risk Through Specialist Support
Compliance is not an isolated responsibility, it underpins every aspect of safe, effective care, and this is clear to see in the catering. Food safety, nutrition, allergens and specialist diets…
Don’t waste time waiting – trust uCheck for speedy screening checks
Many people who work in the care sector are in direct contact with ‘vulnerable’ people – meaning employees are eligible for Enhanced DBS checks with a Barred Lists check. This…
Briefing for Impact Statement: 10 Year Health Plan for England (January 2026)
Read the full impact assessment here See the PDF here Introduction and purpose This briefing explains the DHSC’s Impact Statement for the 10 Year Health Plan for England, published in…
The Digital Switchover: A Wake-Up Call for the Care Sector
Recent headlines involving a major UK telecoms provider receiving a multi-million-pound fine after it disconnected telecare customers during its programme to migrate customers to digital landlines, have put the spotlight…
Parliamentary Wrap-Up: December 2025
December marked an intense close to the parliamentary year, with significant developments across employment law, health and social care, and workforce regulation. The passage of the Employment Rights Bill dominated…
Experts Urge Social Care Providers to Strengthen Cyber Security Practices
Adult social care providers continue to face significant cyber security threats, according to a recent article published by Digital Care Hub. The piece highlights insights shared during…
Savour the Season: apetito Launches Festive Dishes for Residents
To bring the magic of Christmas to mealtimes, apetito has unveiled its brand-new festive menu filled with flavoursome dishes and delicious desserts for residents to enjoy. The menu…
Mental health is now one of the biggest drivers of sickness absence in the UK
The CIPD reports an average of 9.4 days’ sickness per employee, and the HSE found 16.4 million working days lost in 2023/24 to work-related stress, depression, or anxiety. Mental health is now…