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In this issue
Social Care Insights
David Brindle shares his analysis on the Labour Party’s proposed National Care Service and explains why social care providers should keep an eye on an ever-changing Government.
Inside CQC
Mary Cridge, the Director of Adult Social Care at the Care Quality Commission (CQC), updates on the CQC’s response to winter pressures and shares ambitions for the year ahead.
CMM News Into Perspective
In this issue, our experts react to the Government hospital discharge fund plan and what it might mean for the social care sector.
Celebrating Excellence
We catch up with Intergenerational Music Making (IMM) founder, Charlotte Miller, to find out about IMM’s journey since winning the Campaigning for Change Award at the Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards.
Event Preview
CMM shares what to expect from Care England’s Annual Conference, ‘Thriving not just surviving’, which is taking place on 16th March.
What’s On?
Straight Talk
Daniel Carmel-Brown, Chief Executive of Jewish Care, explains how the care organisation works with families and residents to uphold the highest levels of dignity and respect in its care homes.
Mind the gap: Campaigning for fair pay
The social care sector has been calling for greater investment, fair pay and a clear workforce strategy for decades. Jim Kane, Chief Executive of Community Integrated Care, updates on the Unfair To Care campaign.
Shifting patterns: The importance of guaranteed hours contracts
Should providers be offering zero hours contracts to employees? Elisabeth Clark, Chief Executive of Avanti Homecare, explains the importance of guaranteed hours contracts for her workforce and business.
A helping hand: Why we need to harness public interest in volunteering
There are a number of reasons why people choose to volunteer in the social care sector. Dr Allison Smith, Head of Research and Insight at Royal Voluntary Service, shares findings from a recent report and how volunteers can support care settings.
The sky’s the limit: Realising the potential of an international workforce
Looking for solutions at home and abroad to hire people with the right skills and values is key. Suleman Sacranie, Founder of Care Hires, outlines international recruitment best practice and how to involve existing staff in the process.
Let’s talk menopause: How can employers champion menopause in the workforce?
It is vital that policies and culture keeps pace to ensure that everyone can have the support to thrive in their careers. Sarah Jones, Chief Executive of Anchor, shares how providers can foster an inclusive and supportive culture.
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