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, 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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 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…
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…