How to strengthen your care home in 2023

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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We’ve won Best Turnaround of the Year at the TRI awards!

Fulcrum win Best Turnaround of the Year at the TRI Awards 2022

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…

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The 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…

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How 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…

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Your 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…

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Preparing care home residents for the Autumn COVID-19 booster

autumn covid booster jab

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…

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Our exciting new partnership will help give care workers a voice

Improving safeguarding in the care homes we work with is central to our ethos, and we’re thrilled to be backing a new initiative that protects vulnerable people in care homes and makes reporting workplace concerns easier. An independent contact point for staff to raise concerns is central to ensuring that care homes across England are…

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Autumn to-do list: 10 ways to prepare your care home

autumn leaves

Autumn may seem miles away from the scorching summer heat, but it’s just around the corner! That’s why we’ve put together a go-to checklist for care homes, as doing the groundwork now will give care providers a head start on being prepared. That means, when the leaves start falling, you’ll have confidence that your care…

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What can care providers expect from the CQC regulation changes?

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has announced that it will be making changes to its regulatory framework in April 2023. This means that some care home providers may need to adapt to meet its new approach to inspections. Expert care consultants, Fulcrum Care, outline what differences care providers can expect from the future of care…

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Our new CQC data dashboards – real time and interactive

Understanding CQC data can give you valuable insights to help you improve your care home commercials, as well as confidence in your care home among staff, residents, their relatives, and the local community. Now you can access that data in real-time to reveal the information that matters most to your care home/s quickly and easily…

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