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22 June 2026Retention in social care is often discussed in terms of pay and funding. While important, research shows that everyday working conditions play an equally significant role. Staff are...
Read moreA lot is said about the challenges facing social care from care providers and their representatives and from government. Rarely do the perspectives and reflections of someone living from the...
Read moreInterview no-shows are one of the most frustrating parts of care recruitment. A candidate applies, an interview is arranged, the manager makes time, and then nobody arrives....
Read moreCare work is physically demanding. From lifting and supporting residents to long hours on their feet, the role places continuous strain on the body. Research shows that over...
Read moreFor many care providers, the words “CQC inspection” still carry a sense of uncertainty. Even in well-run services, there is often a lingering question: are we...
Read moreEnquiry volumes are up. Budgets are holding. So why are so many care home groups still struggling to convert interest into occupancy? Mediahawk’s spring 2026 care homes trends report...
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