Hearing Loss in Care Homes – A Call to Action
Care England is proud to announce the launch of a landmark new report, “Hearing Loss in Care Homes: A Sector-Wide Response”, developed in partnership with Engage and Nightingale Hammerson. With…
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A New Model for Occupancy: Retain, Don’t Just Replace by Thomas Tredinnick, CEO and Founder, Ally Cares
Rethinking occupancy strategy Ask any care home operator what drives occupancy and you’ll likely hear the same thing: enquiry generation and conversion. But while filling beds is essential, focusing solely…
New Report Warns of “Sleep Gap” in UK Care Homes: Action Needed to Protect Resident Wellbeing
A new white paper published today by Care England in partnership with Ally Cares reveals a critical and often overlooked issue in care delivery: the chronic lack of sleep experienced…
The Sleep Gap: The Overlooked Factor Costing Lives, Time, and Trust in Care
Sleep plays a foundational role in the health, safety, and quality of life of care home residents. Despite this, in some services it remains significantly under-prioritised within routine care planning….
Rethinking sleep: A clinical lever for better nutrition and medication adherence
Within residential care, a lot of attention is rightfully given to nutrition, medication, mobility, hydration, and activity. But one vital pillar of resident health often slips under the radar: sleep….
Care England Looks to New CQC Leadership to Build a Modern, Supportive Regulatory Framework
Care England, the largest and most diverse representative body for independent adult social care providers in England, welcomes the appointment of Chris Badger as the new Chief Inspector of Adult…
The Hidden Power of Sleep in Reducing Falls Risk in Care Homes
Sleep is one of the most powerful yet overlooked aspects of preventative care in residential settings. A restful night doesn’t just help residents feel better the next day—it has measurable,…
Care Providers are ‘Working in the Dark’ According to a Sector Trends Report
The third annual Care Trends Report 2025 from OneAdvanced, in partnership with Care England, shines a light on the realities facing the care sector today. Based on a survey of…
A Powerful Partnership: apetito and FareShare Continue to Drive Food Support in 2025
Furthering its commitment to addressing the ongoing challenge of food waste, apetito has positively impacted around 836 charities so far this year through donating the equivalent of 38,000 meals to…
AI in Care: Supporting Care Teams, Not Replacing Them
When we hear about AI being used in adult social care, one of the first questions is: Will it replace carers? This concern is fair and expected, however, but it…
CoolCare – Unlocking Growth: What Makes a Care Home Valuable in 2025?
As the care sector undergoes major demographic and financial shifts, CoolCare recently teamed up with a leading specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co to host a webinar for care…
Access – Overseas workers have been a lifeline – tech isn’t a substitute but can be part of the solution
Last month, the government announced plans to stop the care worker visa as part of new restrictions on low-skilled workers. It is estimated that the decision will cut these foreign workers…