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Preventing falls in Care Homes. How Technology and Insurance Work Together

Preventing falls in Care Homes. How Technology and Insurance Work Together

Falls are a leading cause of injury in care homes, often resulting in serious consequences for residents and significant costs for care providers. Beyond the immediate impact on health and wellbeing, falls can affect regulatory compliance and increase insurance risks.

DC Care Sells Harper House Care Home

DC Care Sells Harper House Care Home

DC Care is delighted to announce the sale of Harper House, a mental health care home in Wolverhampton registered for 15 residents.

Navigating the New Era of Social Care in Wales

Navigating the New Era of Social Care in Wales

The landscape of social care in Wales is evolving. With the full rollout of the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) new inspection framework and the commencement of published ratings in April 2025, social care providers are entering a new era of transparency and accountability. 

Be ready for your Care Homes next Health & Safety inspection

Be ready for your Care Homes next Health & Safety inspection

Our parner, Citation have created a free, expert-written checklist to help Care Home owners understand their legal duties, know what inspectors are looking for, and feel confident about their compliance.

How to navigate the social care financial crisis from an HR perspective

How to navigate the social care financial crisis from an HR perspective

Significant financial pressures due to increases in Employer National Insurance contributions and the National Minimum Wage, as well as the underfunding of local authority contracts will start to impact care provisions.

WEBINAR - What to focus on in 2025 to maintain and improve your Care Homes CQC rating

WEBINAR - What to focus on in 2025 to maintain and improve your Care Homes CQC rating

Join Citation’s upcoming webinar ‘What to focus on in 2025 to maintain and improve your CQC rating on Tuesday 23 April at 10:00–11:00am with Care Business Manager and ex-CQC inspector Mick Feather.