Provider fails to show it complied with ombudsman’s recommendations
A critical notice has been published against a care home for not being able to show it complied with recommendations from the Local Government...
Pace of change stalls over planning for seniors housing
Planning remains one of the biggest challenges for the senior housing market as councils across England remain unprepared to provide suitable accommodation.
Research by property...
City and County connects employees with Staffbase app
City and County Healthcare Group (CCHG) has implemented the Staffbase employee app across all its 220 sites.
The employee communication app has been rolled out...
OSJCT renews commitment to pay staff real living wage
The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT) will continue to pay its employees the real living wage.
From 1 April, all employees will be...
MPs remain ‘unconvinced’ over social care strategy
MPs remain concerned over the underrepresentation of adult social care in health-dominated systems and are ‘deeply sceptical’ about integrating health and care when they...
Hartford Care to increase bedroom numbers at Belford House
Hartford Care is increasing its bedroom numbers by ten at its Belford House setting in Four Marks, Hampshire.
The en suite bedrooms will be in...
4D technology to be rolled out in care homes for further testing
4D imaging technology that can prevent falls and alert carers to a medical issue could be rolled out in more care homes across England.
Whzan...
Caremark on track with new franchises
Homecare provider Caremark is opening seven franchises, extending its provision of domiciliary support across the UK.
It is on track to hit its target of...
Priorities identified for technology enabled care
Nine priorities have been identified as things people want from digital care services and devices.
A study by social policy researcher Dr Sarah Alden examined...
Sarah McCarty appointed chief executive of Social Care Wales
Sarah McCarty has been promoted to the role of chief executive officer at Social Care Wales, taking up the position in summer.
McCarty is director...