Night-Time Care is Broken. Here’s What Comes Next.
For decades, care homes have relied on routine night-time checks as the foundation of overnight safety. But what if the very process designed to protect residents is undermining their wellbeing,…
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Care England Responds to CQC Reforms as Questions Remain on Ratings Consistency
Care England, the leading voice of adult social care providers in England, has responded to the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) latest update on its regulatory reforms following the Better regulation, better…
£84,000 broker commission for one energy supply
The energy brokerage market remains largely unregulated, creating significant risks for care providers. In some cases, providers have unknowingly entered into contracts that include extremely high commission levels,…
The potential: The “hidden” skills premium
The most advertised role across social care is Caregiver, with a salary range of £25,604 to £30,160, and it is also where competition for experienced staff is most…
£14 million wrongly taken from care providers
Millions of pounds have been lost through incorrect billing, hidden charges and a lack of oversight in energy contracts Across the adult social care sector, millions of pounds…
Care Home Owners! Want To Get More Enquiries To Your Homes Via Marketing
Are you a care home owner wanting to know how marketing and PR can get your care homes more enquiries? Want to know the most effective strategies to…
Energy is now a survival issue for care providers
Energy is no longer just another line in the budget for care providers. It has become a core strategic issue that can determine whether a service remains financially…
Nutrition & Hydration Week 2026 – Creed Foodservice Launches New Nutrition & Hydration Guide to Support Care Homes
Creed Foodservice has released a useful guide designed to help care homes support the nutrition, hydration, and wellbeing of residents. Released to coincide with Nutrition & Hydration Week, the guide…
Nutrition & Hydration Week 2026 – Dysphagia food in care: from kitchen task to governance responsibility
Nutrition and Hydration Week highlights the vital role that food and drink play in supporting the health, wellbeing and quality of life of people receiving care. For residents living…
Nutrition & Hydration Week 2026 – Tackling Malnutrition in Care: How Practical Innovation Can Transform Nutrition and Hydration
Each March, Nutrition & Hydration Week reminds us that good care begins with good nourishment. For those working in care homes and supported living environments, food and drink are more…
Nutrition & Hydration Week 2026 – Swallowing Awareness Day 2026: Supporting Safer Mealtimes in Care Homes
By Rachel Sipaul, Senior Dietitian at apetito Swallowing Awareness Day (March 18th) provides an opportunity for care homes to reflect on their pivotal role in identifying and supporting…
Nutrition & Hydration Week: Better Nutrition, Better Care
As care providers across the country mark Nutrition & Hydration Week, we are reminded that they are not simply part of daily routines. They are fundamental to…