I have long been an advocate for social care learning from other sectors, and it makes sense that this applies not just to the obvious things such as recruitment, retention,

AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants have been getting some more airtime due to a recent faux pas with DPD and their chatbot. You can read about this here. I had never

A couple of years ago, data really didn’t excite me. I have spent most of my career working for small care providers with limited budgets, but in my current role

In the corridors of Sunrise of Bassett, lavender oil mingles with the soft chime of an electronic reminder. Mrs. Miggins, a resident with a twinkle in her eye, steps out

I saw a really interesting post over the weekend about the number of different inspections (regulatory, local authority, PAMMS, CCG etc) and the benefits of each, but it got me

Horizon, the faulty accounting software at the heart of the Post Office scandal, was not just a technological hiccup; it was a systemic breakdown of ethical considerations and responsible governance.

GenAI has moved past its early stages and become a significant presence in the world of artificial intelligence. Since 2022, it has gained strong momentum, thanks to tools like ChatGPT and

Picture this: Mrs. Miggins, safely tucked in bed, sleeping soundly, her smart bedding system keeping watch. A subtle change in her breathing, a twitch in her sleep – the mattress detects

Before the days of the Single Assessment Framework it was easier to have a relationship with the regulator. The new framework saw a change in the CQC’s staffing structure and

CQC plans to roll out use of the Single Assessment Framework on 21st November 2023. This one framework will apply to all sectors registered with CQC. It will also be used