How to boost your online reputation and tackle negative reviews
Negative online reviews can damage public confidence in a care home and make it difficult to boost occupancy rates. Jay Purcell, customer…
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CQC warns against blanket decision-making as care homes prepare to open
The CQC has warned against blanket decision-making as care homes in England prepare to open their doors to visitors.
Zoom dance classes for care homes
Free dance activity classes via Zoom are available from the Dance Network Association. Free classes (suggested donation of £5) for care homes include:…
Loss of agency is a key COVID learning point, Scottish report finds
Loss of agency in care homes has been highlighted as a key learning point of COVID-19, according to a new report from…
Housing should reflect people’s care needs, new Commission argues
Housing settings don’t always provide the choice and availability for people who use care and support services. That’s the conclusion in a…
GMB names and shames 10 care companies for failing to reassure workers over COVID sick pay policy
Eleven care companies have been named and shamed for failing to offer reassurances that they pay full COVID sick pay for workers…
Settlement Scheme resources for EU service users and staff
A new Care Providers Alliance (CPA) and ADASS resource provides information and guidance about the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) and its implications…
Appoint a Scottish minister for care, health and care organisations say
Appointing a dedicated minister for care would give social care the same status as public health, the Health and Social Care Alliance…
Improve hydration with a free Hydrant
The Hydration Foundation charity offers care homes free of charge 'hydrants' to support better resident hydration.
Scotland opens care homes to weekly visits from mid-March
Indoor visiting of care home residents by up to two designated visitors each and weekly visits for each visitor should begin in…
