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Urgent winter update for all providers
Winter has arrived, influenza cases are rising fast, and hospitals are under great pressure due to ongoing doctors’ industrial action. It is imperative that all care providers are mitigating risks of infection those they support and their staff, and avoid hospital...
Fire Safety Legislation Update
In August of this year the BSI defined what constitutes a responsible person when completing a fire risk assessment with their new standard, BS 8674. This voluntary standard sets an expectation of knowledge and experience that you should hold to competently...
A call to action: Check your window restrictors
This story acts as a timely reminder to all residential care providers to check their window restrictors meet regulations. A care home provider has been ordered to pay £33,230 at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court, following a prosecution brought by the Care Quality...
Wellbeing support through the Care Professional Academy
For all Social Care Providers across Hertfordshire, you can offer your staff an abundance of wellbeing support through the Care Professional Academy, alongside great discounts, rewards and cashback on everyday shopping, travel, utilities and fashion via Care...
Stay strong this winter: Free flu vaccination & support
You will have seen in the press some concerning news regarding the spread of Flu across the country. To support you to provide the best care, and to protect your staff, their families and those whom you care for, we wanted to remind you how important it is to...
The Let’s Talk Energy Fund – now open!
The Ofgem approved scheme, operated by Charis and funded by UK energy suppliers provides energy-efficient appliances and support to eligible households who are struggling to pay their energy bills. Old cookers, fridges, freezers and washing machines are costly to run...
New Leaf Recovery & Wellbeing College – New courses, new look, and new way to book
The New Leaf Recovery and Wellbeing College's Spring 2026 timetable is now live — featuring a fresh new look and three exciting updates to support your recovery journey! New Courses, New Look, and New Way To Book Update 1: Introducing: The New Personal Recovery...