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 […]
Driving Inclusion: LGBTQ+ Best Practice and Benchmarking in Adult Social Care
In a sector that prides itself on delivering person-centred care, it is crucial that we ensure every individual, regardless of their background or identity, is treated with dignity, respect, and understanding. In October, The Outstanding Society through its Diversity arm the OSDF hosted a ground-breaking LGBTQ+ training roundtable at the Care Show in Birmingham. Key […]
Recruitment Challenges in the Care Sector Through the STaRS Model
In the care sector, attracting outstanding talent is essential to delivering high-quality care, meeting regulatory standards, and maintaining a strong reputation. Over recent months, we have explored the intricacies of recruitment in this sector—from the importance of strategic brand alignment and effective leadership to selecting the right recruitment partner and expanding the talent pool beyond […]
Social Care Nursing Advisory Councils Inaugural Event Marks a Milestone for the Sector
London, September 12th, 2024 On Thursday, September 12th, the Social Care Nursing Advisory Councils (SCNACs) hosted their inaugural event at Coventry University’s London campus, marking a significant moment for adult social care. The event brought together senior leaders from across health and social care, with a focus on elevating the role of social care nursing […]
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 […]
Reflections on Social Care’s First Lamp Carrier
Today our Director Zoe Fry OBE, is still on a high from the wonderful Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service 2024, held in the breathtaking Westminster Abbey. The 59th Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service saw 2,200 nurses and midwives celebrated the life of Florence Nightingale and International Nurses Day 2024. A very poignant service in particular for members […]
International Nurses Day
Happy International Nurses Day from all of us at The Outstanding Society. We’d like to take this opportunity to celebrate Nurses in Social Care and the amazing work they do every day. Interested in hearing more? Tune in to hear fresh insights from SCNACs chairs and influential figures in social care and beyond on The […]
Congratulations Emily!
The Social Care Nursing Advisory Councils (SCNACs) express immense delight in announcing that Emily Pimm, one of our recently appointed co-chairs, has been selected as the Lamp Carrier for the upcoming 59th Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) Commemoration Service at Westminster Abbey in May. This honor holds significant importance for our sector, marking a truly special […]