Don’t waste time waiting – trust uCheck for speedy screening checks
Many people who work in the care sector are in direct contact with ‘vulnerable’ people – meaning employees are eligible for Enhanced DBS checks with a Barred Lists check. This…
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Briefing for Impact Statement: 10 Year Health Plan for England (January 2026)
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…
The Digital Switchover: A Wake-Up Call for the Care Sector
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…
Savour the Season: apetito Launches Festive Dishes for Residents
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…
Mental health is now one of the biggest drivers of sickness absence in the UK
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…
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) rules are changing
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,…
Protecting Your Care Service: Spot, Prevent and Act on Fraud, What Providers Must Do Now
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,…
Waste Compliance Made Simple: How Free Waste Audits Empower Your Care Home Employees While Reducing Costs
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…
Strengthening the Adult Social Care Workforce: Why Local Authorities Should Champion the Care England – Perkbox Vivup Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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…
Breaking the Chain of Contamination: Strengthening IPC in Care
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…
Dementia Care in 2026: Why the Sector Must Shift From Reactive to Outcome-Driven Support
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,…
Five steps to choosing commercial laundry equipment for independent living facilities
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…