DigiHive (1/4) – Why profit isn’t a dirty word in social care
Why profit isn’t a dirty word in social care – and why hesitation is costing providers more than they think In a sector where compassion rightly takes centre stage, “profit” has often…
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apetito Unveils New Seasonal Dishes Ahead of Spring and Summer
With brighter days on the horizon, leading care homes meals provider, apetito has refreshed its extensive range of meals with some brand-new dishes to enhance resident menus for…
What would Maggie do? A book every care provider needs to read
There are many books written about social care. Some focus on policy. Others on funding. Many attempt to explain the challenges facing the sector. Very few, however, truly capture what…
Avoiding “Accidental Managers”: The Art of Succession Planning
Strong leadership matters more in care than many other sectors, not in an abstract, corporate sense, but in the realities of people’s lives. A strong care manager…
Care England 2026 conference summary
The day began with spirited renditions of Born This Way, Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This), and Stand by Me performed by the Baked Bean Choir. The choir forms a…
Supporting the care workforce: what providers must address now
Across the care sector, workforce conversations are often dominated by funding, recruitment and system pressures. These are critical issues. However, what is often overlooked is a simpler question:…
Care England issues caution as council care spending falls further below the cost of delivery, despite increased funding
Care England, the leading voice of adult social care providers in England, has today responded to the King’s Fund’s Social Care 360 report by issuing a caution to government bodies…
How marketing and PR can get your care homes more enquiries
Attention Care England members… Are you a care home owner wanting to know how marketing and PR can get your care homes more enquiries? Want to know the…
Removing the “commercial penalty” of legacy ratings
In the current adult social care climate, a provider’s official rating is often a snapshot of the past, not a reflection of the present. This “regulatory lag”…
The “triple lock” strategy: A checklist for securing care talent
The social care sector operates at a structural disadvantage when it comes to talent. With a median salary of £28,870, which is £4,000 below the UK national median…
Why cold-call energy brokers are dangerous
Many care providers are familiar with frequent calls from energy brokers offering quick quotes and seemingly competitive deals. However, these approaches often rely on limited information and generic…
Getting ESG right in your care service: What you need to know
If you’re hearing whispers about ESG and wondering if it’s relevant to your care service, the short answer is yes. And it’s becoming more important by the…