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Fulcrum Care’s Managing Director Responds to CQC Reviews and Key Recommendations

Fulcrum Care’s Managing Director Responds to CQC Reviews and Key Recommendations

Becky Garnett-Buchma, Managing Director of Fulcrum Care, has responded to the publication of two significant reports concerning the Care Quality Commission (CQC): the review of the Single Assessment Framework (SAF) and the Dash Review on the effectiveness of the CQC. As a leading expert in supporting care homes across the UK, Becky provided insight into the recommendations and their potential impact on care providers.

Employment Rights Bill 2024  - Webinar

Employment Rights Bill 2024 - Webinar

Join our Partner Citation for their upcoming webinar ‘Employment Rights Bill 2024: everything business owners need to know’ on Thursday 17 October at 2 pm for a full run down of what the bill means for employers.

Navigating the Care Home Market: How Fulcrum Care Supports Buyers and Sellers

Navigating the Care Home Market: How Fulcrum Care Supports Buyers and Sellers

The care home sector is a cautious and complex business, especially when dealing with homes rated as "requiring improvement." These ratings can significantly impact the sale of a care home, affecting both its market value and attractiveness to potential buyers. Fulcrum Care provides expert guidance and support through our comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) mock inspections, ensuring that both buyers and sellers navigate this challenging landscape effectively.


Five on a Bike Top Tips for posting content on your social channels

Five on a Bike Top Tips for posting content on your social channels

As a care marketing specific video production company, we at Five on a Bike want to share with you how to optimise your video content and encourage the most engagement with it when posting on social media.


 

Health & Safety template

Health & Safety template

With the launch of ‘Plan to Make Work Pay’, Labour is promising the biggest upgrade in workers’ rights for a generation and businesses across the UK are expecting to see significant changes.

As you begin to navigate these changes it’s important that you keep on top of basic requirements such as a Health & Safety Policy. 

Top Tips for optimising video content on your Care Homes website

Top Tips for optimising video content on your Care Homes website

Having great video content made is only half the job. To get the best return on investment for your video content, you also need to make sure your content get's seen. 

At Five on a Bike, our expert team of video creators, make sure the content is high quality and engaging but we also want to help you make the most of the content once we hand it over to you.

New podcast episode: Navigating the future of care

New podcast episode: Navigating the future of care

In this special edition of Citation’s podcast, we’re thrilled to host Professor Martin Green OBE, CEO of Care England, and Mick Feather, Citation’s Care Business Manager.

Join Rosie Mizrahi, Citation’s Partnerships Manager, as she interviews our esteemed guests who bring invaluable insights to help you stay ahead in the ever-evolving care sector. This is an episode not to be missed!

Are you expanding your care home group?

Are you expanding your care home group?

Buyacarehome asked Rachael Anstee (partner at Hazlewoods LLP and specialist accountant and advisor to the social care sector), what are the key areas you should consider when growing your care home portfolio?

BoConcept Contracts Kent has launched their latest furniture collection

BoConcept Contracts Kent has launched their latest furniture collection

BoConcept Contracts Kent is excited to announce the launch of their latest furniture collection.

Each piece balances elegance with functionality, showcasing innovative materials and textures that cater to contemporary care living needs. 

Webinar Overview from Care 4 Quality: Spotlight on the Single Assessment Framework

Webinar Overview from Care 4 Quality: Spotlight on the Single Assessment Framework

On the 20 August 2024, Care Management Matters (CMM) hosted a spotlight on the Single Assessment Framework addressing the recent changes with the CQC (Care Quality Commission) and the widely publicised issues surrounding them.

Care 4 Quality share their overview on the webinar here.

Latest Care Sector Insight from Chandler & Co.

Latest Care Sector Insight from Chandler & Co.

Mark Hickman and Liz Woollett of specialist care sector finance brokers, Chandler & Co. take a look at the care home sector’s year to date performance and outlook.

Be ready for the ISO 9001 certification with the checklist by Citation

Be ready for the ISO 9001 certification with the checklist by Citation

How do you make sure your care business is up to standard, so that it stands out for being the best, it’s got that competitive edge and of course shines as the top choice for customers? The simple answer is the ISO 9001 quality management standard.