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How we have helped care home owners and providers in 2022
2022 has been a record year for Fulcrum Care. We have helped more care homes improve their operations, compliance and commercials, recruiting more expert consultants to deliver this support to care home managers and providers up and down the country. We’ve celebrated our 5th anniversary, won Best Turnaround of the Year in the Turnaround, Restructuring and…
Read MoreWe’ve won Best Turnaround of the Year at the TRI awards!
We’re proud to share that we have won the prestigious Best Turnaround of the Year at the national TRI Awards! Up against some of the UK’s leading blue-chip companies, we’re pleased to be able to bring national recognition to the amazing work being done in the social care sector. The annual TRI Awards ceremony was held at…
Read MoreThe need-to-know care investment trends from Quarter 3 2022
Keeping up with the latest care home acquisitions, investment trends and headlines can be a challenge, as social care is a constantly shifting landscape. That’s why we’ve pulled together the biggest news of Quarter 3 2022 in one easy roundup, to keep social care investors up to date with the latest sector changes. So grab…
Read MoreHow did care homes perform in Q3?
One of the most effective ways to track the quality of care being delivered across the country is through data and trends. This makes it a vital resource for care home investors, owners and providers to have when assessing their care homes against the competition and to see where standards are rising – or beginning…
Read MoreHow to prepare your care home for winter
It’s the most magical time of the year! Winter brings Christmas, cosy nights, carols and… a lot of preparation for care homes! The winter months can be enjoyable for residents and staff as you make the most of the festivities. However, preparation is key to get your care home ready for winter. Here’s our advice…
Read MoreYour independent care home partner for CQC inspections
CQC inspections are a stressful time for any care provider. A care home’s rating has a dramatic impact on its commercials, its position in the community and how it’s run. If you’ve got an upcoming CQC inspection, we can help take the pressure off with audits and mock inspections that can help you reach a…
Read MoreWe’re shortlisted for the Best Turnaround of the Year award!
Against some of the UK’s leading businesses, we’ve made the shortlist for two categories at the well-respected TRI Awards! The prestigious ceremony, which recognises industry leaders in turnaround, restructuring and insolvency, has selected Fulcrum Care as a runner-up for both the highly coveted Best Turnaround of the Year award, as well as Best Employer. What are…
Read MoreAssisting law firms with specialist knowledge of the care sector
Legal advice is crucial in running a successful care home, and you can probably think of numerous occasions when you’ve had to run a query by your lawyer to better understand the legal implications of your decisions in the business of your care home. Lawyers are best placed to understand pending legislation and legal processes,…
Read MorePreparing care home residents for the Autumn COVID-19 booster
The threat of COVID-19 has reduced since the height of the pandemic in 2020, largely thanks to the UK’s vaccination programme. This has helped to minimise the spread of the disease and lessened the severity of its symptoms. But as the colder seasons begin, the chance of infection increases and your residents will need a…
Read MoreHow can care homes win the recruitment battle?
If you’re a care home manager, owner or provider and the word ‘recruitment’ sends shivers down your spine, you’re not alone. Care homes across the UK are struggling with staff shortages, amplified by a lack of new workers entering social care. This has created a difficult environment for care recruitment, especially when it comes to…
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