Adult Social Care

The Government has announced increased funding for nursing in care homes. Key points for you to know  Rate paid to care homes for NHS-funded nursing care has risen by 11.5% for 2022…

From an inspirational picture of a coffin on social media, Abi explores end of life care… and beyond. I’ve had a viral infection over the past 3 weeks or so.…

QCS’s partner, The National Care Forum, has created a one stop shop aimed at helping providers understand integrated care systems (ICSs). Housed on their website, the information provides an overview…

Care workers are being asked to support a campaign aimed at improving oral health. National Smile Month is a charity campaign all about championing the benefits of having good oral health and…

With many days of work lost through sickness in the social care sector, Helena Newberry, Employee Relations Advisor at Napthens highlights what makes a good absence management policy. Managing absence…

Are workers set to have the right to flexible working from the first day of employment except in exceptional circumstances? Stephanie Wiggans, Employment Solicitor at Napthens explains. The Flexible Working…

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is changing the way it assesses service providers. Ed Watkinson, Residential Care and Inspection Specialist with Quality Compliance System (QCS), the leading provider of content,…

Dying Matters Awareness Week, running from 2 – 6 May 2022, is a chance to open up the conversation around death, dying and bereavement. Death inevitably invokes feelings and memories,…