Care homes in the UK are facing dual pressures from regulatory challenges and financial strains. Recent data highlights issues with Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings under the new Single Assessment Framework (SAF), alongside the impact of National Insurance (NI) hikes on care providers’ budgets. This article presents the latest statistics and facts relevant to care…
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Future Proofing Care: Key Insights for SMEs. The care sector is an industry that remains resilient despite facing numerous challenges.
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Fulcrum Care welcomes the recent report highlighting significant internal failings within the Care Quality Commission (CQC). As an independent national consultancy, Fulcrum Care has been at the forefront of supporting health and social care services, having worked closely with hundreds of care providers over the years. For context, Fulcrum supported 260 care services in 2023…
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Future Proofing Care: Key Insights for SMEs. The care sector is an industry that remains resilient despite facing numerous challenges.
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Introducing our new interview series, Pivotal People, to share care sector insights that are shaping the future of the industry.
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Did you know that we can teach you how to retain your care staff? Check out our blog to discover the importance of manager training and development.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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