February 2021 - Home Care Insight

London care provider goes from Good to Outstanding after virtual inspection

Best Practice Compliance by Sarah Clarke on February 26, 2021

The service has become the first home care provider in the borough of Sutton to be awarded a Care Quality Commission (CQC) ‘Outstanding’.

Finalists for forthcoming Home Care Awards 2021 revealed

Business Events by Sarah Clarke on February 26, 2021

Organised by Stratford Projects, the Home Care Awards are a benchmark for business and service excellence in the UK home care sector.

Workforce specialist proposes ‘radical shake-up’ of social care recruitment

People Recruitment by Sarah Clarke on February 26, 2021

Scottish HSCP are being urged to change “outdated thinking” and look at digital workforce mapping technology to support vulnerable people.

CASE STUDY: How innovative tech reduced pressures on home care services in Scotland

Case Studies Innovation Intelligence Solutions Technology by Sarah Clarke on February 26, 2021

By implementing prevention technology, the care team was able to improve outcomes for adults with intellectual disabilities and redesign its service.

Care operator launches dementia helpline for clients and families

Business Strategy by Sarah Clarke on February 26, 2021

The dementia helpline is run by Admiral Nurses to ensure family members and carers continue to be supported throughout the pandemic.

Join Social Care cuts ties with government, launches campaign to recruit 100,000 care staff

People Recruitment by Sarah Clarke on February 25, 2021

The recruitment platform originally launched with the Department of Health and Social Care in May, but will now act independently.

All people on learning disability register in England prioritised for vaccine

Compliance Legislation by Sarah Clarke on February 25, 2021

The announcement from the JCVI means that a further 150,000 people will be prioritised for vaccination as part of priority group six.

GUEST COLUMN: Why has vaccinating live-in carers proved problematic?

Leaders Opinion People by Sarah Clarke on February 25, 2021

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The managing director of ENA shares the problems live-in care providers have faced in getting the vaccine for their staff, and why it is so important to them.

Former aide to Boris Johnson calls for free personal care for older people

Compliance Legislation People by Sarah Clarke on February 25, 2021

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The MP is proposing a shift to a more “community-centred care system” and for all personal care costs at home to be covered by public funds.

North West home care provider eyes ‘significant’ growth plans for 2021

Business People Recruitment Strategy by Sarah Clarke on February 24, 2021

The home care provider is set to create up to 750 jobs across the North West and open five new branches this year.

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