The care home sector is awaiting further detail on adult social care policy after Andy Burnham entered Downing Street this week, but his first few days in office has already brought significant ministerial changes, signals on public service reform and a renewed focus on devolution, prevention and local government.
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How cross-home communities are reshaping wellbeing in care settings
Sophia Feurtado-Jackson explains how more outward-facing models of care are being built on relationships, trust, shared experiences, and the rhythms of daily life of people who live and work in care homes.
Navigating risks amid the rise of Prevention of Future Deaths coroner reports
Coroners have been issuing an increasing number of statutory requests to providers to set out how they will mitigate safety concerns following an inquest into a death in a care home. Charlotte Greatorex and Narin Masera explain the context – and what this means for care leaders.
Immigration, employment law and workforce: a practical guide for care providers
Workforce conversations have been dominated by vacancy rates, agency reliance and international recruitment for years, but now operators also face a more complicated set of employment, immigration and cost pressures that require a practical response, explains Georgina Richards.
How providers can mitigate rising electricity costs
Energy costs have become a major strategic concern for adult social care providers that directly impacts financial sustainability, staffing budgets and even long-term service viability. David Woodward argues that understanding expensive charging periods is now essential.
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