£34m Government investment for robocarers
The UK moves one step closer to developing robot carers, thanks to £34 million government investment announced at the weekend. The research…
Author Archives: Care Home Management
Scottish Care annual conference less than one month away
Scottish Care’s annual care home conference, exhibition & awards will take place on Friday 15 November at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow. …
Four Seasons sale collapses after just two weeks
The sale of troubled care provider Four Seasons remains in doubt following the collapse of a £350 million deal after just two…
Mind the gap!
Care providers are increasingly looking at their pay scales as they mind the gender pay gap, says social care writer Eleanore Robinson…
Average cost of residential care rises 5.3 pc, authorities report
Average costs of elderly residential rose 5.3 per cent during 2018-19 – from £604 per week in 2017-18 to £636 per week…
“Safeguarding begins and ends with person-centred engagement”
The Local Government Association and the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) have published a good practice briefing to safeguarding.…
16 per cent of Welsh care homes at risk
Some 16 per cent of care homes in Wales are expected to close within five years, Welsh Conservative shadow minister for social…
Recruitment marketplace Florence appoints chief nurse to boost clinical governance
Listen to our interview with Fiona Millington, a nurse and an expert in frailty, who has been appointed chief nurse by Florence,…
Government offers up to £3.5K in UK rural business Broadband funding
Some of the hardest-to-reach rural places in the UK are now eligible for government funding towards the cost of installing gigabit-capable broadband…
Miele celebrates 120-year anniversary with launch of energy efficient commercial washing machines and dryers
The professional division of Miele is marking its 120-year anniversary with the launch of its Octoplus range of washing machines and tumble…
