Everyday changes that improve retention
Retention in social care is often discussed in terms of pay and funding. While important, research shows that everyday working conditions play an equally significant role. Staff are…
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The interview no-show is not always a candidate problem
Interview no-shows are one of the most frustrating parts of care recruitment. A candidate applies, an interview is arranged, the manager makes time, and then nobody arrives….
Physical strain and injury: the hidden workforce risk
Care work is physically demanding. From lifting and supporting residents to long hours on their feet, the role places continuous strain on the body. Research shows that over…
The enquiry gap: why care home marketers are losing conversions they can’t see
Enquiry volumes are up. Budgets are holding. So why are so many care home groups still struggling to convert interest into occupancy? Mediahawk’s spring 2026 care homes trends report…
Do you meet the new ACAS regular overtime annual leave payment guidelines?
Author Sharon Gallagher, Sales Director Don’t get caught out. One provider paid the price when employees took action against them, resulting in £30k of backpay and a substantial…
Registered Managers are not recruitment departments
Registered Managers are central to the running of care services. They hold responsibility for quality, safety, staffing, culture, family communication, supervision, daily problem-solving and the countless small…
New research reveals PainChek AI-powered pain assessment delivers measurable financial returns for care providers
An independent study by Casson Consulting has delivered one of the most comprehensive analyses to date of the financial and operational impact of digital health technology in social…
Stop guessing your job board budget: why cost per hire should matter to every care provider
Care providers are under constant pressure to recruit, but recruitment spend is not always understood with the same discipline as other areas of the business. Job board…
Menopause: the workforce issue providers cannot ignore
Menopause is increasingly recognised as a critical workforce issue in social care. With a predominantly female workforce, many experienced care workers will experience menopause during their careers. The impact…
Speed is now a care recruitment strategy, not an admin task
Recruitment in adult social care is often described as a workforce supply problem. That is true to a point. Providers are competing in a tight labour market, against…
Positive care experiences matter; help Everywhen change the narrative of care
Within care organisations across the country, everyone will have a favourite moment of the week, the best activity of the day, a dinner that everyone looks forward to…
Inquests: What care providers need to know
Unexpected deaths are distressing for everyone involved. For care providers, there may also be occasions where an unexpected death leads to a coronial investigation, and staff or the…