When SLAs Become the Silent Risk in Supported Living
As supported living expands to meet increasingly complex needs, the Service Level Agreement (SLA) has become one of the most critical and misunderstood parts of provider contracts. With…
Connect2Care: Evolving Brands, Revolutionising Training
Connect2Care, a leading provider of training and apprenticeships for the care, early years, and funeral sectors, has unveiled a major brand evolution — introducing three new sector-specialist sub-brands: Connect2EarlyYears Connect2AdultCare,…
The Power Shift: why care homes are turning to solar to cut rising energy costs
The UK is in the top 4 for the highest electricity rates of 154 countries and the care sector continues to face unrelenting financial pressure as a result in addition…
How To Offer Paid Shopping Services Using Cleva This Winter
As the nights draw in and the temperature drops, carers undeniably start to face new seasonal challenges. Nearly half a million vulnerable people in the UK will therefore…
Nourish, Move, Thrive: A Winning Partnership to Enhance Resident Wellbeing
Residents at Cherry Holt and Branthwaite care homes in Retford were recently treated to a special day filled with laughter, games and delicious food, designed to prove that good…
The World Felt Anew: How Nurturing the Senses Shapes Wellbeing in Dementia Care
We come to know the world through the senses that surround us. Compassionate dementia care begins with understanding how these sensations shape comfort, connection, and calm, and are…
uCheck – Ensuring safety when there are more people in the workplace than normal
Winter is an exciting and busy time for all care providers. On one hand, the dangers increase due to darker days, colder weather, and more risks for…
How To Spot The Signs Of Financial Abuse
It is estimated that around 130,000 people aged 65 or over in the UK are currently suffering from financial abuse. A report commissioned by Comic Relief and the…
Fair Pay Negotiating Body for adult social care
On 30 September, the Government launched a consultation on the fair pay agreement process in the adult social care sector (England only). This consultation covers who and…
Where Home Still Lives: The Power of The Homely Environment in Dementia Care
Home is more than a place. It is a feeling. It is the chair that always faced the morning light. A hot cup of tea, done right….
Protecting Supported Living Clients Whilst Maintaining Their Independence
Respect, dignity, and transparency are the core values we hope to experience when receiving care or a service. In partnership with Cleva Card, Care England believes these…

