How to Maintain Operational Quality During Ownership Changes in Care Homes Ownership transitions in care homes are now a defining feature of the sector’s landscape. As mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring continue, maintaining operational quality during these changes is essential not only to meet CQC compliance standards but to ensure continuity of care, protect staff morale,…
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Managing Care Homes Through Transition, Retirement, or Crisis: How Managed Asset Support Protects Your Service Whether a care home is going through a planned transition, such as an owner preparing for retirement or stepping away from operations, or facing more urgent pressures like administration, provider withdrawal, or regulatory enforcement, one thing remains constant: someone needs…
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What Is Interim Care Home Management? Care homes can experience periods of transition or instability, whether due to changes in leadership, regulatory concerns, staffing issues, or wider organisational developments. During these times, consistent and experienced management is essential to ensure the quality and safety of care are maintained. Interim care home management provides a solution…
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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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For care homes, maintaining high occupancy is intrinsically linked to the quality of care, leadership stability, compliance with regulations, and operational efficiency. Families, local authorities, and healthcare professionals place their trust in homes that demonstrate consistently high standards, making it essential for providers to focus on continuous improvement. At Fulcrum Care, we support care homes…
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Understanding CQC Enforcement: What Care Providers Need to Know The Care Quality Commission (CQC) plays a vital role in ensuring that health and social care services in England meet essential standards of quality and safety. However, when providers fail to meet these standards, the CQC has the authority to take enforcement action. For care home operators,…
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The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) has today released its flagship Triennial Review, outlining key recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of public services, including adult social care, over the next three years. The Review examines how well the Ombudsman’s service is operating and identifies areas for improvement in local government and social care systems.…
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At Fulcrum Care, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the Fulcrum x Spectrum Advice Line, a dedicated service offering Spectrum Care Ltd members access to our industry-leading expertise. This collaboration is designed to support care providers with tailored guidance in key areas, such as care management, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and more. Why the Fulcrum x…
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Becky Garnett-Buchma, Managing Director of Fulcrum Care, has responded to the publication of two significant reports concerning the Care Quality Commission (CQC): the review of the Single Assessment Framework (SAF) and the Dash Review on the effectiveness of the CQC. As a leading expert in supporting care homes across the UK, Becky provided insight into…
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Wednesday 9th October 2024 – Fulcrum Care, a leading provider of care home consultancy services, announces the appointment of Martin Murray as its new Business Development Manager. With over 20 years of experience in business development and sales, Martin is known for identifying operational needs and developing solutions that reduce costs, increase revenues, and improve customer satisfaction. Martin’s expertise in…
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