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Infection control and prevention must be a priority area for care homes. In our latest industry-leading podcast our expert panel discusses latest trends and provides some top tips for our readers. Our experts discuss: How to run an efficient laundry operation and keep costs down Why infection control and prevention must be at the top of care homes' agenda The importance of staff training Why...

On our latest industry-leading podcast, sponsored by Smooth Digital , we provide care homes with more expert advice on how to improve care and their care business using technology. We cover: How technology can help to monitor residents' hydration levels How to use video to gather and record valuable evidence for CQC How younger employees can be involved in, and lead, your digital strategy Usi...

In our latest podcast we explore how care homes can make compliance easier and the operations that relate to it more efficient. Our experts discuss: What exactly do we mean by compliance? Where are the grey areas? What are the dangers to care homes of non-compliance in different business areas? How care homes be compliant in the area of HR The importance of record keeping How compliance relates to...

  Running a care home is not cheap. With the cost of living crisis and soaring inflation, it is vital providers keep their costs under control. In our latest industry-leading podcast, Care Home Management magazine looks specifically at cost management and how care homes can save money. Our panel of experts debate: How investing in technology can cut costs over the short-, medium- and long-term How...

In our special podcast featuring The Care Home Interiors Company, we chat to managing director Kerry Southern-Reason about the power of good interior design when it comes to running a care home business.  We discuss: How good care home interiors can boost occupancy Why space and light are crucial Creating different areas for different needs Using artwork Choosing the right furniture, textures and...

In our latest digital special podcast our experts discuss: Why investing in technology is investing in your people The importance of project governance to ensure success How digital transformation is 50% about change management How digital investment can boost workplace culture The role of procurement to ensure care homes find the right service providers The power of data to improve care and the c...

In our latest Legal Special podcast we help care home providers understand the mysterious world of the Court of Protection. This relates to decisions and declarations on financial, welfare and property. Join our two experts Neil Ward , a partner at Mills & Reeve LLP and  Rachael Hawkin , a solicitor at Hempsons .  They discuss how the scope of the Court of Protection has broadened and the link...

BookJane arrives in the UK to boost care home workforce management Canadian healthtech company BookJane is working with UK care homes to improve employee wellbeing and the care experience provided to residents. On our special podcast, Bob Kallonen, the former president of Amica Senior Lifestyles in Canada, discusses how using the BookJane technology improved the running and culture of Amica and bo...

Covid-19  isn't over and it remains an important concern for care home providers who want to do the right thing to protect their residents and employees. Our infection control podcasts have been some of our most popular listens during the pandemic and, as the country moves to the next phase, we offer some more top tips from industry experts. Our roundtable panel discusses: The importance of f...

In our latest Digital Transformation podcast to help care homes become more efficient and successful for providers and residents, our expert panel discusses:  Efficiency & Streamlining:  how finance and technology can improve overall care and reputation within care homes. How digital tools are helping care home managers to spend less time on administration and more time on delivering quality c...

Employee engagement and wellbeing is crucial in any care setting. It means residents receive better care and employees are motivated and less likely to leave. Listen to our fascinating podcast roundtable where our experts discuss: Why engagement and wellness is so important How to improve it. What are the quick wins for any care manager? The role of technology in improving employee engagement and...

In the latest Care Home Management podcast, we look again at digital transformation and the difference it can make to the delivery of care and a care business. We discuss: ·         How the social care White Paper has technology at its core  ·         How something as simple as a good broadband connection can help care homes ·         The time and money savings possible by going digital ·         ...

The financing of any care business is always a challenge. This special podcast provides some vital FREE advice to providers. In our roundtable debate we discuss: Lending: What is making lenders nervous about the care home sector  Five things borrowers can do to increase the likelihood of getting the best finance from the most appropriate lenders Who are the new lenders entering the care home secto...

In our latest industry-leading podcast to help care homes go digital we talk to three experts who discuss: How tech supports people-focused care  and how digital transformation can complement the care experience  The role for technology such as automated remote monitoring to support carers to deliver a high level of care Why workflow automation does not need to be daunting Special guests on our po...

Infection control and prevention has arguably never been more important. We continue our series of industry-leading podcasts with an Infection Control Special . Our guests are Julie Rayner, senior infection control lead at provider Hallmark Care Homes , Lesley McCready, experiential and vocational lead at provider Vida Healthcare , and Debbie Jones, sales manager at leading supplier Washco . They...

Care homes can use the latest AI technology to identify and manage pain being experienced by residents living with dementia. In a special Care Home Management magazine podcast, we discuss the power of data to support dementia sufferers who often have difficulty communicating their pain. The panel includes Hannah Miller, dementia lead at Orchard Care Homes, Liz Jones, policy director at National Ca...

This is a must-listen podcast for care home managers looking for some free advice on how to manage more effectively as we begin a new era post-Covid. Our experts discuss how to be aware of your staff's mental health concerns after a difficult year and how to provide support. They also discuss the need to embrace change and go digital, plus we talk about the importance of marketing to boost oc...

In this special podcast - in association with solicitors Gordons Partnership   - we explore the impact of the CQC's five-year strategy consultation. What now for care homes?  Has the CQC listened to the industry's concerns? What will be the role of the regulator going forward? Fantastic insight from our panel: Gordons Partnership's  partner Neil Grant . James Allen , chief executive...

As we emerge from the pandemic care homes may need to increase their investment in training. The question now  is where should they spend their money? Where is the demand coming from and what skill gaps need to be addressed? On our must-listen Training Special podcast roundtable, sponsored by Smooth Digital , we cover: How the pandemic has proved that elearning can support care home employees with...

In a special podcast in partnership with law firm Irwin Mitchell and sponsored by Smooth Digital , we discuss how care homes can manage risk and maintain cashflow post-pandemic. Irwin Mitchell's senior associate Amy Comins and associate Nicola Turner (from the firm's Later Life Planning team) are joined by social care consultant and chair of the Independent Care Group Mike Padgham (also...

In our latest podcast, publishing editor Steve Hemsley interviews Five On A Bike 's managing director York Woodford-Smith about how using video in your care home marketing can boost occupancy rates. Five On A Bike specialises in making videos for the care sector. York discusses: * How to create a great video * Telling your positive care home story using video * What makes great content * How...

In our main March podcast, sponsored by Smooth Digital , we explore some key legal issues affecting care homes. * How are care homes approaching the vaccination roll out for staff and residents? * Legalities of having a no jab no job policy * To what extent do employers have a duty to promote vaccination and encourage care workers to take it up? * What impact might  The Health and Safety at Work e...

In this podcast, sponsored by Smooth Digital , our editor Ailsa Colquhoun shares an exclusive interview with Professor Deborah Sturdy, England's first chief nurse for adult social care. This is a must listen as Prof Sturdy outlines: * Why social care needs more respect * She wants to champion adult social care * The role of care employers in retaining and developing staff * Why the nurse asso...

In this special podcast we explore how care homes can tackle negative reviews online. Publishing editor Steve Hemsley is joined by Jay Purcell, customer success manager at experts Reputation .  They discuss: * Why care homes should care about online feedback * What care homes need to do to succeed online * How social media and reviews impact occupancy rates, resident satisfaction and ultimately re...

In our latest podcast, sponsored by Smooth Digital , we once again explore the crucially important area of Infection Control and Prevention . These are difficult times for care homes and this is a must listen for care providers and managers. Our expert panel discusses: * The importance of robust infection control and prevention in the laundry room * How to get laundry design right to reduce the ri...