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Meeting the sustainability challenge
The care sector risks facing two critical disconnects that may act as a barrier towards how it can collaborate and share learning in meeting...
External forces
LaingBuisson’s Sustainability in Health and Social Care conference focused on several areas, including safeguarding, tech-enabled care, future-proofing estates and funding. However, one theme that...
Managing risks
Healthcare transaction volumes are unlikely to match last year’s levels but investor confidence in the sector remains robust. However, getting deals over the line...
SEND reforms: stormy weather or a passing shower?
The National Association of Special Schools (NASS) works with almost 500 special schools across England and Wales, offering advice, support and representation. Claire Dorer,...
Multi-layered approach
Dementia care is a growing challenge for the UK. Eilert Hinrichs, partner at L.E.K. Consulting, explains why the sector faces critical questions about its...
Headwinds ahead
Care England’s annual conference opened with a performance from The Baked Bean Learning Disability Choir. This was followed by sessions on regulation, fair pay...
Changing landscape
LaingBuisson’s Social Care North conference in Manchester covered various topics, including workforce, funding, technology, as well as the challenges and opportunities facing the sector....
Setting new benchmarks
Health and social care companies are investing in technology and AI. Attendees at a roundtable discussion spoke with a mix of realism and frustration...
Places of possibility
Syd Coombes, managing director of Active Pathways and Evermore Care Homes, explores how design choices shape safety, recovery and independence – and why environment...
Embracing change
Amanda Brooke, chief transformation officer at Lifeways, explains how the provider is transforming the way it delivers services
It is often said that transformation...
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