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How adopting a people-first approach can improve staff recruitment and retention in your care home
A care service is only as strong as its workforce. This makes it vital for care providers, care home owners and management teams to create an environment that puts people first, to build a stronger sense of loyalty with staff and ultimately improve retention and recruitment. Care for your workers Emotional health and well-being…
Read MoreWhy open communication is essential for care staff recruitment and retention
There are a number of ways that care home owners, managers and providers can promote recruitment and retention – but if your staff do not feel like they are being heard, they’re more than likely to feel undervalued and look elsewhere. This makes clear and regular communication a key consideration for care homes looking to…
Read MoreWhy culture is key to boosting care home staff recruitment and retention
There are various ways that care home owners, managers and providers can look to promote recruitment and retention as independent strategies – but one thing that ties both is the culture and environment in any care operation. The conditions in a care home can be a powerful incentive for staff to remain, as well as…
Read MoreTrends and developments in social care in Quarter 1 2023
For the care sector, the first three months of 2023 have been dominated by funding news – with the government both allocating new funds and withdrawing some promised support, with implications for care home providers, investors and managers, the NHS, local councils and the elderly. The topic has come under the scrutiny of both politicians…
Read MoreHow did care homes perform in Q1 2023?
Monitoring the ups, downs and regional developments of care homes across the country is a valuable resource for care home investors, directors and providers. Tracking quarterly shifts in care performance nationally can reveal key indicators of where new trends are emerging, how the competition is faring and where new investment may be needed to promote…
Read MoreSocial care sector recruitment round-up, 2023 Q1
There are refreshingly bullish predictions about the care sector coming from some of the key financial and property analysts – alongside some encouraging financial announcements from providers. Our investment news round up will bring you up to speed with who’s buying, who’s selling, who’s expanding and who’s ready to cut the red ribbon on a…
Read MoreCare sector investment news round up 2023 Q1
There are refreshingly bullish predictions about the care sector coming from some of the key financial and property analysts – alongside some encouraging financial announcements from providers. Our investment news round up will bring you up to speed with who’s buying, who’s selling, who’s expanding and who’s ready to cut the red ribbon on a…
Read MorePreparing your care home for the summer
With summer not far away, now is the time for prudent for care homes and managers to prepare for warmer weather. Whether it’s setting up cool spaces for residents, cost-effective strategies to make the most of your outdoor spaces, or ensuring your residents’ wellbeing as temperatures climb, find out all you need to know in…
Read MoreOur Care Cocktails Gallery
It was great to celebrate the start of UK Care Week with our own Care Cocktails following the first day. We were delighted so many clients, trusted partners and respected associates could join us at The High Line Bar in The Genting Hotel, Resorts World, Birmingham. After a long day of networking and learning from…
Read MoreSocial care staff shortages: What do they tell us about the sector?
Social care work is far from easy, with jobs that demand a high level of compassion, patience, empathy and dedication. However, for anyone who has experienced working within a good quality care environment, it’s clear how much of a positive impact attentive care can have on residents’ quality of life, as well as the job…
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