Social Care Nursing Advisory Council Appoint leadership in the East of England.
The Social Care Nursing Advisory Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Caron Sanders-Crook as Chair and Victoria Hulstrom as Co-Chair for the East of England region. Together, they bring extensive experience and a shared commitment to strengthening standards and practices within Social Care Nursing across the East of England. Caron Sanders-Crook, newly appointed […]
National Grief Awareness Week 02 Dec 24 – 08 Dec 24
Supporting Care Workers Through the Loss of a Client: Building Resilience in a Compassionate Field Care work is known as a profession that requires compassion, empathy, and resilience. Care workers—whether in nursing homes, hospitals, private homes, or other settings—dedicate themselves to providing physical, emotional, and often spiritual support to individuals facing illness, disability, or end-of-life […]
Brakes unveils new “Essential Guide To Care Home Catering”, led by expert team of development chefs, nutritionists, and sector specialists.
Brakes, the UK’s leading foodservice wholesaler, has announced the launch of its new “Essential Guide To Care Home Catering”, a unique resource for care sector caterers which is free to download from the Brakes website. Featuring a range of expertly curated products, recipes, and innovative solutions, the Guide is tailored to meet the needs of […]
‘It is Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace’ World Mental Health Day 2024
World Mental Health Day, Founded by the World Federation for Mental Health is celebrated every year on October 10th. This year’s official theme of World Mental Health Daywas ‘It is Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace’ A theme which we thought was so important in our sector. As most people who work in […]
Sharing The Limes joy at Outstanding rating
The Outstanding Society (OS) was established in 2021 as a Community Interest Company (CIC) as a platform for sharing and celebrating best practices in social care while supporting others to enhance standards and elevate the visibility of the sector. Simply put, The Outstanding Society cares about Social Care. We’re not consultants, there is no sales […]
New guide for care homes to support inclusive care practice for older LGBTQ+ people
The Out Standing Diversity Forum are delighted to share this Outstanding guide. Researchers from the University of Kent, in collaboration with the University of Surrey and the University of Hertfordshire, have developed a free guide to support care homes to provide care that is inclusive for older lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer (LGBTQ+) people. […]
Leanne Appointed To South West Social Care Nursing Advisory Council
Caring Homes has published a news event on their website celebrating the appointment of Deputy Manager Leanne to South West Regional Social Care Nursing Advisory Council (SCNAC). Charlotte Fry, Chair, South West SCNAC said: “As Chair of SW SCNAC, I am delighted that Leanne will be joining us, she is well suited to this role […]
VIVALDI Social Care welcomes Four Seasons
The integration of NHS numbers with Social Care data marks a significant advancement in the quest to better understand and improve infection control in care homes. This approach not only enhances the immediate response to infections but also contributes to long-term improvements in care quality and resident outcomes. This is where The VIVALDI Social Care […]
How AI will change the Social Care sector by Howden
Many may not realise that Artificial Intelligence (AI) was first introduced in 1956. It seems almost strange that this term has been in existence for nearly 70 years. The evolution of AI has been dramatic, especially with the 2022 launch of ChatGPT and the emergence of other platforms and systems. This evolution feels like a […]
Developing Commercial and Support roles to deliver Outstanding outcomes by Bright Selection.
Care homes are continuously evolving to address the delivery of outstanding care. A significant development within care homes involves the introduction of commercial and support roles, which not only alleviate operational burdens but also contribute to the overall quality and appeal of care homes. Here, we explore how these roles can improve performance and help […]