Read the full impact assessment here See the PDF here Introduction and purpose This briefing explains the DHSC’s Impact Statement for the 10 Year Health Plan for England, published in…
Recent headlines involving a major UK telecoms provider receiving a multi-million-pound fine after it disconnected telecare customers during its programme to migrate customers to digital landlines, have put the spotlight…
To bring the magic of Christmas to mealtimes, apetito has unveiled its brand-new festive menu filled with flavoursome dishes and delicious desserts for residents to enjoy. The menu…
The CIPD reports an average of 9.4 days’ sickness per employee, and the HSE found 16.4 million working days lost in 2023/24 to work-related stress, depression, or anxiety. Mental health is now…
From April 2026, Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) rules are changing, and every employer needs to be prepared. To help you understand what’s coming and how to stay compliant,…
Fraud and financial abuse are real threats to adult social care providers. As regulators tighten oversight and new legislation comes into force, every care provider, large or small,…
When was the last time you completed a full audit of your waste management services? Care homes in the UK produce a diverse range of waste streams; from Hazardous…
Introduction Adult social care is experiencing one of the most sustained workforce crises in its history. Vacancy rates remain high, turnover continues to outpace recruitment, and pressures on providers…
Infection prevention and control (IPC) is non-negotiable in adult social care and also has a negative impact on the environment with even the smallest lapses leading to significant…
The care sector enters 2026 facing record pressures. The latest CQC State of Care report makes one message unmistakably clear: the social care sector is under unprecedented strain. Workforce shortages,…
By Gemma Christie, Business Account Manager at Miele Professional Laundry is more than a routine chore in an independent living facility; it’s a critical service that directly affects…
Welcome to a series of short, insightful articles from Boots Care Services designed to support care homes taking their first steps into the world of eMAR, as well as those…