Why have a Service Improvement Plan
August 8, 2021
The Swift Management team would recommend even that outstanding services have a service improvement plan. Some providers feel that having a living plan that includes
Blog
New Registrations – The pitfalls!
August 8, 2021
The Swift Management Team are often contacted by new entrants into the health and social care market due to issues with their registration application. Quite
Taking an Inspection Report seriously.
July 8, 2021
The team at Swift Management Services have never been busier working with providers that face enforcement action. Often there have been warning signs over several
Good Governance is key to a great “Well Led” rating.
July 8, 2021
Much time is spent taking about governance in regulated services. But everyone has a different view about what it means! Many regulated services have policies
When things go wrong it is easy to blame the staff.
June 8, 2021
The Swift Management Team are frequently asked to support registered services when things have gone wrong, and the regulators have concerns. Often when this happens,
Working for Us
June 8, 2021
At Swift Management Services there are several ways to join our team. We have a small group of fully employed consultants who work alongside consultants
The learning organisation – making it a reality.
May 16, 2021
Many organisations have systems in place that could be used to transform the organisation into a truly learning company, removing the blame and improving outcomes
A Double Celebration in May 21 for the Swift Management Team.
May 16, 2021
Since the beginning of 2020 we have seen an increase in the number of clients requesting either assistance to change their registration categories or assistance
Swift Management Services Limited is a genuinely comprehensive Health and Social Care Consultancy.
April 16, 2021
Many health and social care consultants work within one aspect of health and social care. At Swift Management we are proud to say we have
Our Engagement Surveys The feedback provided is always confidential – Why?
April 16, 2021
When we undertake engagement surveys for clients, we do so to provide confidential feedback to enable the collective data to be used to improve the
Care Home Manager – Costing Care Effectively
April 5, 2021
Who doesn’t want an improved fee? Many providers want better fees and whilst most accept local authority fees they feel aggrieved they are not paid
Care Home Manager: Re-energising your workforce after the Pandemic.
March 5, 2021
We have received an increased number of enquiries from care home providers because of the changing relationships between staff and managers throughout the pandemic. Whilst
Care Home Manager – How to manage a in house investigation
February 6, 2021
In any organisation as a manager, you will undoubtedly be required to carry out an investigation into an untoward incident. The regulators are clear that
Care Home Manager – Taking the stress out of attending a Safeguarding Review Meeting
February 6, 2021
Every care home manager will at some point in their role be invited to attend a Safeguarding Review Meeting by the local authority. Many managers
How we help New Entrants into the Health and Social Care Sector.
January 24, 2021
Since the beginning of the pandemic we have seen considerably more people looking to become part of the health and social care sector; some wanting
Looking back on 2020 & to a future full of hope.
January 24, 2021
Like many businesses at this time of year we are planning for the next financial year, setting budgets, and reviewing the work we do. 2020
The CQC Strategy Consultation
January 8, 2021
The CQC are currently consulting on their new strategy and today have produced a draft of their vision. Providers and Managers have until the 4th
Taking time to Care
December 8, 2020
When I trained as a nurse in the early 1980’s we were encouraged to take time to care, in fact, the school of the nursing
The Supported Living Conundrum
December 8, 2020
This year more than ever before the team at Swift Management have been requested to assist with Supported Living Registrations related to services providing care
The Care Home, COVID-19 Christmas 2020
December 8, 2020
The team at Swift Management would like to show our appreciation for everything that the Health and Social Care Sector has done during the pandemic,
Managed Services Case Study
December 8, 2020
The Swift Management Team have recently completed an assignment providing managed services to a care home in difficulty. A series of events meant that the