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Social Care Sector & the CQC – A Brief Look at What Health and Social Care Providers Need to Know

Social Care Sector & the CQC – A Brief Look at What Health and Social Care Providers Need to Know

In 2022, CQC set out its new regulatory approach for health and care providers. Its aim remains to drive improvements across the sector but address the issues they have faced over the years 

How to Attract Self-funders in a Digital Age

How to Attract Self-funders in a Digital Age

Ownacarehome Q&A with Debbie Harris Founder of Autumna as a follow up to UK Care Week looking at care home providers increasing enquiries for their care services from the self-funding community.

A guide to heat stress at work

A guide to heat stress at work

As the summer season arrives with its warm embrace, it's important to ensure your employees well-being and stay informed about the potential risks associated with excessive heat.

CARE HOME INSURANCE FROM FINCH PART OF ETHOS BROKING

CARE HOME INSURANCE FROM FINCH PART OF ETHOS BROKING

Buyacarehome & Ownacarehome catches up with Finch Insurance to talk about its specialist care home service across the UK.

Free digital resources for our members

Free digital resources for our members

 

Our Partner Citation have this great guide to help you get on top of managing sickness absences.

They are also hosting a free to attend webinar on Fundamentals of HR – key considerations for your care business on Wednesday 14th June at 10am.

Citation’s Hints and tips on avoiding or improving a ‘requires improvement’ CQC rating

Citation’s Hints and tips on avoiding or improving a ‘requires improvement’ CQC rating

In an ideal world, all care homes would be getting a ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ rating in their Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection. But in reality, this can be difficult. It doesn’t take much to fall into the ‘requires improvement’ rating, and it wouldn’t be a surprise if you were concerned – care providers are still recovering from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and the general global climate right now.