Care Sector Insights: Introducing Our New Interview Series, Pivotal People
Introducing our new interview series, Pivotal People, to share care sector insights that are shaping the future of the industry.
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Embracing AI in Care: Transforming the Landscape of Care Assistance
How can the introduction of AI in care benefit healthcare professionals? At Fulcrum Care Consulting, we’re continuously searching for new ways to assist care professionals, and have discovered that AI is a useful tool to utilise. Check out our blog to learn more about the launch of our new AI-based project, Ken.care: Crisis What is…
Read MoreCrisis Management Plans | How We Can Help You Handle the Worst Case Scenario
Managing a care home can often have an array of challenges. From negative reviews to staffing shortages, unexpected crises can arise at any moment, putting your residents, staff, and reputation at risk. That’s why, at Fulcrum Care Consulting, we offer comprehensive crisis management plans, providing you with the support and guidance you need to navigate…
Read MoreChallenging CQC inspection results: A short guide
A poor inspection rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) can have a huge impact on the profitability of your care home. In an article by the Royal College of General Practitioners, research showed that being rated inadequate and placed in special measures can lead to difficulty with recruitment, lack of referrals, and even increased…
Read MoreFire safety in care homes: do you comply?
Residential care homes are particularly vulnerable to injury and loss of life in the event of a fire due to a high density of at-risk occupants, including those with mobility issues. According to official national statistics, 498 care homes experienced a primary fire in 2022/23, 40% of which were caused by cooking appliances. To meet…
Read MoreManage your care home’s energy use this winter
In the wake of increasing energy prices and with another winter of economic uncertainty ahead, the UK care home industry faces a unique set of challenges. Energy prices have been on an upward trajectory over the past five years due to a confluence of factors, including increased global demand, reduced energy supply, rising gas prices,…
Read MoreInfection prevention and control: best practice for your care home
In a care home environment, illnesses and infections can spread quickly if preventative measures are not in place. Official government statistics from the 2023/24 national norovirus and rotavirus report showed that 63% of all reported outbreaks occurred in care homes. These outbreaks included norovirus, rotavirus, sapovirus, and astrovirus. A dense population of older people with weakened immune…
Read MoreState of Care Health and Social Care Assessment | Care Consulting
State of Care is the annual health and social care assessment in England, reporting on industry trends, examples of good and outstanding care, and where care needs improvement. The comprehensive audit looks at everything from the workforce to the quality of care within the industry. In this blog, we’ll be looking at how you can…
Read MoreExcellence in Care | Introducing Our New Chatbot Function
At Fulcrum, we’re driven by our passion to empower care providers to achieve excellence in care. We understand the challenges and demands that care professionals and management teams face daily. So, to further support them, we’re delighted to introduce our innovative new Chatbot function. Read on to find out how our Chatbot can benefit you:…
Read MoreHow to slow down the revolving door of recruitment and staff retention in your care home
How to slow down the revolving door of recruitment and staff retention in your care home It is typical for care providers to struggle with a high turnover of care staff if they rely upon contract and temporary care workers. However, there are several strategies that care providers and management teams can employ to keep…
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