Problems to fix
Workforce, funding and regulation were central themes at LaingBuisson’s Social Care and Retirement Living Conference this year, with some venting their frustrations. Deven Pamben...
Route to recruitment
The recruitment market is tough. Ellie Robinson examines how some care providers are tackling the issue by taking on overseas workers
With increasing challenges around...
Four days a week
Alistair Kleebauer explores the impact of long working hours
To a stressed care worker the idea might be laughable, but if the influential economist John...
Critical reflection
Sophie Chester-Glyn, director at Manor Community and Coproduce Care CIC, examines the lack of people of colour in senior positions
In his 1978 book Orientalism,...
Paying the price
The number of modern slavery cases and potential victims in the care sector is on increase. Deven Pamben takes a closer look at the...
Providers urged to take back control
Deven Pamben reports from LaingBuisson’s Social Care Conference, which covered a number of topics, including the green paper, technology, staffing, brand and Brexit.
Until one...
Redesigning services
Digital technologies offer many opportunities to improve the delivery of care. Deven Pamben reports from the UKHCA’s digital
solutions conference to find out more
'Like it...
Retention stress
Deven Pamben takes a closer look at LaingBuisson’s updated Homecare and Supported Living UK market report
Staff turnover and vacancy rates are two indicators...
Breaking down barriers
There are many ways the sector can innovate but barriers remain and confusion persists. Deven Pamben reports from LaingBuisson’s Innovation in Care conference, which...
No easy answers
The SEND review recommendations have been delayed again until after summer. Tim Read, director, UK and Europe healthcare advisory at Marwood Group, speculates on...
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