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Adult Social Care Fair Pay Agreement

The UK Government’s announcement of a £500 million investment to establish the first-ever Fair Pay Agreement (FPA) for adult social care workers has...

September updates in social care (England)

September has been another busy month for adult social care in England, with a wave of announcements, reforms and reflections shaping the future...

The Oliver McGowan Code of Practice: What Care Providers Need to Know and Do

On 6th September 2025, the Oliver McGowan Code of Practice officially came into force, marking a pivotal moment in the journey toward equitable,...

Accessible Information Standard Updates

NHS England’s accessible information standard describes how NHS and adult social care services should identify, record, flag, share, meet and review people’s information...

Choking Risks in Care Homes: Why Standard First Aid Isn’t Enough

Between 50-70% of care home residents have swallowing difficulties (Dysphagia) and are therefore at higher risk of choking. In addition to this, even though...

Best practice and Guidance Updates

The landscape of adult social care is constantly evolving, with new guidance and best practices emerging to improve outcomes for individuals and support...

Why The Care Industry Is Turning to AI-Powered Rotas; And Why You Might Want To, Too

Still spending hours juggling care rotas? An AI-powered system builds smart, compliant, and custom rotas in minutes; saving you time, reducing errors, and...

Chris Badger Appointed Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care and Integrated Care at CQC

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has named Chris Badger as its new Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care and Integrated Care. He will...

Avoiding the Real Crisis – How Carey AI Helps Prevent Safeguarding Failures and Inadequate Ratings

By Steven, Chief Commercial Officer, QUIK-AI A poor CQC inspection is difficult. But a safeguarding incident or Inadequate rating is catastrophic. Independent analysis...

10 ways to safeguard your care group from compliance risks

The importance of staffing in quality care Delivering high-quality care relies heavily on staffing, with most providers allocating 60–70% of their operating budgets...

The ongoing challenges in social care funding

It is now widely acknowledged that addressing the challenges facing the NHS requires a collaborative approach with social care. Together, spending on the...

Florence launches workforce management platform

Florence, the trusted name in temporary staffing for health and social care, has launched a comprehensive flexible workforce management platform. Designed specifically for...