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12 days of Christmas
5 books every Social Care leader should read this Christmas

5 books every Social Care leader should read this Christmas

Five of our favourite must-read books on leadership for health and social care industry leaders.

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Winter wellness: 3 ways to prevent burnout

Winter wellness: 3 ways to prevent burnout

Employee wellbeing and employee engagement should be two things at the top of every wishlist this winter. Fight burnout with these wellness tips.

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Rewarding staff at Christmas - a guide to festive gifting

Rewarding staff at Christmas - a guide to festive gifting

Christmas is a great time to recognise and reward your employees. Here are our dos and don'ts of Christmas gifting as well as some low-cost present ideas.

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The Rishi Sunak era is underway - what could this mean for Social Care?

The Rishi Sunak era is underway - what could this mean for Social Care?

Rishi Sunak is now Prime Minister. What does his leadership mean for the Department of Health & Social Care and for the care sector? We look at his plans.

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CQC’s State of Care report: What it Means for Social Care

CQC’s State of Care report: What it Means for Social Care

The CQC's State of Care report highlights a gridlocked health and social care system with a workforce capacity crunch. What does it mean for social care?

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How technology is solving the NHS's £2500-a-shift problem

How technology is solving the NHS's £2500-a-shift problem

Agency costs in the NHS are rising to as high as £2500 per nurse shift, according to new reports. How can tech combat rising healthcare agency costs?

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Care Show roundup: 3 standout innovations to boost employee happiness and well-being

Care Show roundup: 3 standout innovations to boost employee happiness and well-being

Discover how leading social care sector innovators are adopting new ideas to tackle staff turnover and improve the wellbeing of their frontline workforces.

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Video: Are you ready for the flexible working revolution?

Video: Are you ready for the flexible working revolution?

I was delighted to be asked to highlight some of the key flexible working trends and preferences amongst today’s care workforce at The Care Show 2022 in Birmingham.

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Sona wins at the Leaders In Care Awards 2022

Sona wins at the Leaders In Care Awards 2022

Sona is now an award-winning company after being named Innovative Solution of the Year for Care Homes in the 2022 Leaders In Care Awards in Birmingham.

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Voyage Care
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Caring Homes
The Belfry
Avery
Popeyes
Hallmark
Cote
Salutem
Dakota Hotels
National Care Group
Hawksmoor
Kisimul
Beaumont
Achieve together
Loungers
Community Integrated Care
Randalls
Choice Support
Ole & Steen
Liaise
Firmdale Hotels
Cartrefi Cymru
SRSL Group
Signature
JRK Group
Yorkshire Care Group
Greensleeves Care
Aria Care
Advinia
Ardent Care
Paul
Voyage Care
Pizza Pilgrims
Caring Homes
The Belfry
Avery
Popeyes
Hallmark
Cote
Salutem
Dakota Hotels
National Care Group
Hawksmoor
Kisimul
Beaumont
Achieve together
Loungers
Community Integrated Care
Randalls
Choice Support
Ole & Steen
Liaise
Firmdale Hotels
Cartrefi Cymru
SRSL Group
Signature
JRK Group
Yorkshire Care Group
Greensleeves Care
Aria Care
Advinia
Ardent Care