Prepare your social care service for the pressures of winter
Every winter, social care services in England and Wales face rising demand, and this year will be no different.
Staff shortages, illness, and increased care needs can all put extra pressure on your service. As a CEO or manager, being prepared is the best way to keep things running smoothly and protect the wellbeing of both your team and the people you care for and support.
The QCS Winter Planning Guide gives you the resources and guidance you need to stay ahead of seasonal challenges and maintain high-quality care.
Inside this 55-page guide, you’ll find:
- A practical winter preparedness checklist to assess how ready your service is — covering staffing, recruitment, suppliers and contingency planning.
- Guidance on vaccinations and wellbeing to help you, your team, and the people you care for and support stay healthy this winter.
- Screening and employee welfare checklists to identify social isolation risks and support staff wellbeing.
- Essential information on infection prevention and control to help reduce hospital admissions and serious illness.
Don’t leave your winter planning to chance. Download it now to make sure your service is ready for whatever the season brings.