Health & Social Care News
Cyber incidents continue to disrupt care delivery, with around one in three providers reporting experiences in recent years, and phishing remains the dominant threat. In response, insurers are placing greater…
With the first pay runs complete and rosters under pressure, the 4.1% National Living Wage rise to £12.71 is no longer theoretical. Building on our Week One guidance, here’s fresh…
One week after the funding went live, fresh analysis of 109 recent CQC inspection reports reveals training and competency gaps in 43% of services — rising to 68% in Requires…
In our detailed review of 18 recent CQC inspection reports across care homes, nursing homes and specialist services, every single service received a Requires Improvement or Inadequate rating for Well-led.…
At Care Circle Network, we launched the Energy Reset series because your feedback was clear and urgent. In Real Voices, Real Pressure (published just weeks ago), providers shared stark examples:…
In our recent article, we explored which providers would treat the returning £13.3 million adult social care training package as a genuine strategic opportunity — rather than simply another reimbursement…
In our recent features, we highlighted why analogue dependency must now sit firmly on the leadership agenda and why providers should be reviewing telecare alarm and connectivity readiness as a…
In our recent articles, we explored the shift to continuous assessment and the move away from inspection as a periodic event. The CQC 2026 rebuild is now moving from direction…
With the National Living Wage now live at £12.71 and TEC adoption accelerating, cyber resilience has moved from discussion to decision. Last week, we outlined why cyber resilience is now…
The new financial year is barely seven days old, and the National Living Wage (NLW) has already stepped up to £12.71 per hour for everyone aged 21 and over. That’s…