Many Care Providers are not ready for the Digital Switchover
The UK’s digital switchover is on the horizon and for the care sector, the clock is ticking. As BT Openreach phases out traditional analogue phone lines by 2027, care providers…
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Leading The Way: apetito On Track to Achieve Ambitious Carbon Reduction Targets
apetito, the leading provider of meals to the Care Homes sector is reaffirming its position as one of the UK’s most sustainable businesses, announcing that it is on track to…
The Billion Pound Cost of Malnutrition in the Care Sector
With the cost of malnutrition estimated to cost nearly £20-billion in England[1], with around half spent on over 65s, Care England have collaborated with My Doctor’s Recipe to tackle the…
What has ‘sustainability’ got to do with a ‘cost of care crisis’?
We consider how sustainable practices in care homes enhance resident wellbeing and transform operational challenges into economic opportunities through strategic energy efficiency investments. Rethinking sustainability and carbon reduction in care…
My Home Life & Care England Series: Thrive Healthily
This is the final article in a 6-week collaboration with My Home Life England, spotlighting their extraordinary ‘Thriving in Residential Care’ research, giving a voice to older people, families and…
Care England Response to Public Satisfaction with Social Care Hitting Record Low
Today, Care England warns that the alarming drop in public satisfaction is a direct consequence of the deepening crisis in social care, one that the Government has failed to address….
Enhancing Quality in Social Care: A Data-Driven Approach to Compliance and Improvement
Social care providers in England face significant challenges in maintaining high-quality services while navigating complex regulatory requirements and evolving community expectations. The sector must address issues such as compliance with…
Wrap-Up of the Ethics in AI Summit at Oxford University
Care England’s Policy Officer, Sibel, reflects on her experience attending the Ethics in AI Summit in Oxford, which offered a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between technology, care, and ethics….
Towergate Insurance – What does the ‘Average clause’ mean for my care organisation?
A message from Towergate What does the ‘Average clause’ mean for my care organisation? It sounds innocuous enough, but the truth is that the Average clause can have far-reaching consequences…
apetito Appoints Senior Dietitian
Leading Care Homes meals producer, apetito, has appointed a new Senior Dietitian, Rachel Sipaul, to its New Product Development team, demonstrating its commitment to nutritional excellence. With over 20 years’…
Resources from Citation: Key Updates for Employers
Stay informed with these essential resources from Citation, designed to help businesses navigate important employment regulations. Handling Holiday Leave Managing holiday leave can be a complex task for employers. Citation’s…
Autumna Partners with AccessAva for Free Social Care Legal Guidance
Autumna, the UK’s most comprehensive directory of later-life care providers, has partnered with AccessAva, a free legal guidance service designed to help care seekers make informed decisions with confidence. Now…