Care Insights with The Outstanding Society

The Outstanding Society was thrilled to be back at the Care Show in October 2023, hosted at the NEC Birmingham, where we had the pleasure of presenting the Learning Lounge.   The sessions held over the two days received impressive attendance.   This recording features one of those insightful sessions.   We eagerly anticipate meeting you all at the upcoming Care Show, which will take place at ExCel...

Membership of the OS is open to all - you do not need to have an Outstanding rating. Please visit our website to join today! https://theoutstandingsociety.co.uk/contact/

The Outstanding Society was thrilled to be back at the Care Show in October 2023, hosted at the NEC Birmingham, where we had the pleasure of presenting the Learning Lounge.   The sessions held over the two days received impressive attendance.   This recording features one of those insightful sessions.   We eagerly anticipate meeting you all at the upcoming Care Show, which will take place at ExCel...

In this episode, we take a look into Flexible working and the benefits it can make to retention & recruitment. Membership of the OS is open to all - you do not need to have an Outstanding rating. Please visit our website to join today! https://theoutstandingsociety.co.uk/contact/

The Outstanding Society was thrilled to be back at the Care Show in October 2023, hosted at the NEC Birmingham, where we had the pleasure of presenting the Learning Lounge.   The sessions held over the two days received impressive attendance.   This recording features one of those insightful sessions.   We eagerly anticipate meeting you all at the upcoming Care Show, which will take place at ExCel...

The Outstanding Society was thrilled to be back at the Care Show in October 2023, hosted at the NEC Birmingham, where we had the pleasure of presenting the Learning Lounge.   The sessions held over the two days received impressive attendance.   This recording features one of those insightful sessions.   We eagerly anticipate meeting you all at the upcoming Care Show, which will take place at ExCel...

In this episode, we discuss how technology can assist with pain management. Membership of the OS is open to all - you do not need to have an Outstanding rating. Please visit our website to join today! https://theoutstandingsociety.co.uk/contact/

The Outstanding Society was thrilled to be back at the Care Show in October 2023, hosted at the NEC Birmingham, where we had the pleasure of presenting the Learning Lounge.   The sessions held over the two days received impressive attendance.   This recording features one of those insightful sessions.   We eagerly anticipate meeting you all at the upcoming Care Show, which will take place at ExCel...

The Outstanding Society was thrilled to be back at the Care Show in October 2023, hosted at the NEC Birmingham, where we had the pleasure of presenting the Learning Lounge.   The sessions held over the two days received impressive attendance.   This recording features one of those insightful sessions.   Zoë Fry is joined by her fellow chairs, Joanna Grant, Karen Roberts, Karen Davies, Scarlett Mac...

The Outstanding Society was thrilled to be back at the Care Show in October 2023, hosted at the NEC Birmingham, where we had the pleasure of presenting the Learning Lounge.   The sessions held over the two days received impressive attendance.   This recording features one of those insightful sessions.   Ruth French is joined by Fred Palmer - a resident of the Close Care Home, Debbie Ho - an Inspec...

Please join us for our first virtual meeting of 2024. THURSDAY 18th JANUARY The Directors will be joined by representatives from the CQC and from Skills for Care. Free Ticket Membership of the OS is open to all - you do not need to have an Outstanding rating. Please visit our website to join today! https://theoutstandingsociety.co.uk/contact/

The Good Care Group offer a ‘live-in’ care service and has an overall Outstanding CQC rating, achieving Outstanding in all of the Key lines of Enquiry. Zoe is joined by Hannah & Jane, and together they discuss the innovation The Good Care Group has put in place to ensure their clients receive the best possible care. Membership of the OS is open to all - you do not need to have an Outstanding r...

In this episode, Zoe is joined by Glentworth House Owner Anita Redwood and Registered Manager Paul Cartwright who discuss the importance of research within Social Care.   Membership of the OS is open to all - you do not need to have an Outstanding rating. Please visit our website to join today! https://theoutstandingsociety.co.uk/contact/

In this episode, we take a look into eMar's in Care Homes.  Membership of the OS is open to all - you do not need to have an Outstanding rating. Please visit our website to join today! https://theoutstandingsociety.co.uk/contact/

    In this episode, we continue our journey investigating Research within Social Care.   Zoe is joined by Professor Katherine Sleeman & Professor Catherine Evans, who led the CovPall Care Homes study, which examined how the pandemic affected the provision of palliative and end-of-life care within care homes.   Please visit the below links to find out more:-   Short Animation referred to withi...

Preceptorship - what is it, and what are the benefits? Zoe talks to Rachelle Alty and Caroline Cosh. Membership of the OS is open to all - you do not need to have an Outstanding rating. Please visit our website to join today! https://theoutstandingsociety.co.uk/contact/

We continue our look into research within Social Care. In this episode, Zoe discusses the benefits of research within Home Care. She is joined by Dr Richard Green, Rebecca Sharp and Caroline Cosh. 

Sustainability - This is an important topic for us all in adult social care, But what does this means for us all? where do we start? and what would CQC be looking for. Zoë is joined by John Rastrick Founder and CEO of Flotilla  a climate technology platform and fellow OS director James Rycroft, managing director of VIDA Health Care Membership of the OS is open to all - you do not need to have an O...

In this episode we will be hearing from Julie and Catherine from HC-One and Amanda from the Wellbeing Collective about shared learning and the success of their cultural improvement project. If you wish to take part in a podcast or have an idea for a future episode we would love to hear from you. Please email: info@theoutstandingsociety.co.uk  

Prove it or lose it How do you show how good your service is during your CQC inspection? – The Directors are joined by Michael Slater, Alex Ball, York Woodford-Smith and Rob Hargreaves each giving their own thoughts and suggestions to make sure you achieve the best possible result.   To find out more about The Outstanding Society please visit our website or become a member by completing this onlin...

In this episode we hear from two of our Directors and Chris about digitalisation in care homes and how care home operating systems help providers be more effective.   To find out more about The Outstanding Society please visit our website or become a member by completing this online form .   We are bringing our Learning Lounge back to the NEC Birmingham on 10th & 11th October - if you haven't...

James Rycroft, Samantha Crawley discuss how to educate visitors to get the best out of a visit for not only them but the person they visit. They are joined by Alex Ball – Operations Manager Stow Healthcare and Operations Director of Stow Healthcare & OS Director Ruth French who shares her experience of her Mother’s recent admission to one of Ruth’s services. To find out more about The Outstand...

Sanjay Dhrona &  Samantha Crawley look at how to support the integration of stronger, more diverse teams. They are joined by Rob Hargreaves from Skills for Care and Leah Smith from the Berkley Group . To find out more about The Outstanding Society please visit our website or become a member by completing this online form . We are bringing our Learning Lounge back to the NEC Birmingham on 10th...

Caroline Cosh & Ruth French look at Falls prevention, they are joined by Preston Walker from Oakhouse Kitchen and Carrie McDonald from Nourish Care .   To find out more about The Outstanding Society please visit our website or become a member by completing this online form . We are bringing our Learning Lounge back to the NEC Birmingham on 10th & 11th October - if you haven't obtained your...

Zoe Fry is joined by Deborah Sturdy, Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, Lucy Brown, Director of Nursing & Midwifery and Leadership Development at the Florence Nightingale Foundation, Scarlett MacDonald, New Commissioning Manager for Caring Homes Group, John Matthew – General Manager Barchester and Caron Sanders-Crook – Operations Manager for Canford Healthcare. To find out more about The Outst...