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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The energy crisis continues to have an impact on every sector – but with 24/7 demands and a need to protect the health and wellbeing of vulnerable elderly residents, social care is feeling the strain more than most, with rising costs threatening to put some care services out of business. We spoke with two care…
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With 2022 now behind us, we look ahead with optimism to a new year of the best quality resident care. The Easter period can be a busy time for care homes with many residents wanting to celebrate and spend time with their loved ones – and 2023 is sure to be no different! However, the…
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Getting a much sought-after rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is a highlight for care home staff, managers and owners. It shows that their hard work and dedication has paid off and are now able to proudly show that they’re providing a great quality of care for their residents. However, it’s not long before…
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To help social care investors, owners, providers and managers improve care homes in 2023, we have launched our latest, free eBrochure — ‘12 lessons we learnt in 2022 that will strengthen your care home in 2023’. The 30-page guide reveals the most common issues our expert care consultants have identified in 2022 and the solutions…
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