Congratulations on an Outstanding Rating!
In December, the CQC released an updated list of Social Care Providers, highlighting the following services that have recently achieved […]
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Introducing the OSDF Language Guide: A Practical Gift for Inclusive Care
by Sanjay Dhrona, OS Director – Diversity, Equality & Inclusion The festive season is well and truly over season, but
Welcome to Our New South West Co-Chair
The OS are delighted to welcome Cindy Willcocks as the new Co-Chair for the South West region. Cindy will join Cheryl Angco in leading
Nightingale House: Inspiring Leadership in Adult Social Care Research
The VIVALDI team recently had the privilege of visiting Nightingale House, one of the UK’s most long-standing and respected providers
Funding available for research care homes: apply by 5th January!
Is your care home interested in supporting a research study, but not sure that it can commit? The National Institute
What brings you joy?
Take a moment, not just to think about the big things, but the quiet moments too. The warmth of the
People Need People: The Outstanding Society in 2025
As Benjamin Zephaniah reminded us, “People need people.” In an era dominated by conversations about AI, tech innovation, and change, this
Do you work with older people living in care homes who experience falls?
Care home staff, and healthcare staff working in acute, community, primary and emergency care across England are invited to take
Professional Supervision – Risk of Hypothermia Colder Weather
Karen Davies, Co-Chair of the North West Social Care Nursing Advisory Council (SCNAC), was recently approached by Craig Priestley, Registered
Quarterly Insights with Chris Day CQC
This month’s virtual meeting was our quarterly session with Chris Day, Director of Engagement at the CQC, who kindly joined