The UK’s social care sector has long been underfunded and overstretched, creating a strain that impacts every part of the NHS. As older service users remain stuck in hospital beds…
Why Person-Centred Care Plans Are Essential for Quality and Effective Care Writing person-centred care plans is crucial for several reasons, primarily focusing on improving the quality of care and ensuring…
Running a care home effectively requires a skilled manager to ensure high standards of care, regulatory compliance, and smooth daily operations. When a managerial vacancy arises, the immediate response might…
In care homes, people with difficulty swallowing, known as dysphagia, face special challenges. To help them swallow safely, caregivers often use thickening fluids, after a careful assessment of needs that…
Staffing levels are crucial for ensuring the well-being and quality of care in care homes across the United Kingdom. Having enough staff directly affects resident safety, personalised attention, emotional support,…
In UK care homes, respecting residents' autonomy and decision-making rights is crucial for providing personalised care. Residents have the right to make their own choices, even if others may view…
The CQC is currently overhauling its inspection and reporting processes through the Single Assessment Framework (SAF), initiating questions about evidence requirements for providers and the continuity of certain elements in…
In the field of health and social care, the pursuit of delivering exceptional services aligns closely with the ethos of continuous learning and development. A vibrant learning environment is not…
Duty of Candour. The team at Swift Management have seen an increase in the number of providers that are finding themselves in difficulty with the regulators when it comes to…
During a Mock Inspection carried out by Swift Management Services Limited, our expert consultants will follow the standards identified by the Care Quality Commission (England), the Care Inspectorate (Scotland) or…
