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Government publishes visitor guidance for care homes

Government guidance has finally been published setting out visiting arrangements for care homes in England. Local directors of public health will lead assessments on visiting...

Lib Dem leader calls for cross-party consensus to solve social care

The leader of the Liberal Democrats has called for political parties to come together to solve the social care crisis. During an ITV Election Interviews...

Reducing the burden

Co-founder and director of Person Centred Software Jonathan Papworth explains why the interoperability of data between the NHS and social care will continue at...

The role of CCTV cameras in care homes

Can cameras in care settings help improve investigations?  Anna Cole-Bailey focuses in on the issue The use of CCTV cameras in care homes has increasingly...

Upskilling care staff contributes to less hospital care, says report

Upskilling care home staff and better working relationship with the NHS have contributed to residents needing less emergency hospital care. Analysis from the Health Foundation...

Care Protect expands into Ireland

Care Protect is continuing with its expansion by opening an office in Dublin, Republic of Ireland. The surveillance and monitoring systems company operates its monitoring...

Fairway Homecare to open second office

Fairway Homecare is opening a second office as it targets to create more than 150 care jobs over the next 12 months. The agency and...

Signature Senior Lifestyle launches dementia strategy

Signature Senior Lifestyle has launched a dementia strategy, with a focus on five key areas. Its My Life dementia pathway, which has been developed in...

Healthcare investment rises to £1.32bn finds Knight Frank

It was a strong year for healthcare in 2017 as investors sought defensive sectors to put their money in, according to Knight Frank. Both...

Testbed sites receive funds to co-produce tech services

Six care and housing providers have been awarded £440,000 to co-produce tech services with older residents. Bield Housing & Care, Haringey Council, Platform Housing Group,...