Only 47% of care professionals currently receive dementia training during their induction.  That’s less than the amount of training baristas get to learn how to make a great coffee.   For this reason, on Friday July 17th, Rosemary Pavoni BEM (WSPiC Chair) and Martha Pusey (Dire…

WSPiC membership is designed to provide practical value that helps your organisation stay informed, connected and visible. It isn’t just about what you receive – although there are plenty of benefits to enjoy – it’s about having a voice and becoming part of a network that’s working together to s…

The home care sector is talking about eMAR and rightly so. Digital medication management reduces errors, improves compliance and keeps clients safer. CareLineLive, NHS Assured Supplier and the UK’s top-rated home care management platform on Trustpilot, has offered a fully integrated eMAR s…

The very best of the West Sussex care sector were celebrated in spectacular style at the glittering WSPiC Care Accolades 2026, which was held recently at the stunning venue of Selden Barns in Patching. Hosted by the charismatic Dawn Gracie, the evening brought together care professionals, p…

❗ Upcoming Changes to Electricity Bills ❗ With Transmission Network Use of System (TNUoS) charges set to rise by around 60%, many organisations are understandably concerned about what this means for their electricity costs as this typically accounts for 5–10% of a customer’s electricity bill. …

The changes being thrown on the Health and Social Care Sector just keep coming. The recent changes to the ability to Sponsor and recruit internationally are just one of many attempts at reforming the sector without business or the care users in mind. As an industry, we need to shout back. Hig…

Many firms operating in the health and care sector prefer to use an independent insurancebroker because they need access to the full breadth of the care insurance market, ratherthan a limited selection of schemes or products.As operational pressures, regulatory scrutiny and financial constraints…

By Paul Barker, Care Home Business Development Manager, Anenta From March 31st, England will introduce new waste disposal regulations as part of the Government’s Simpler Recycling initiative. Designed to reduce waste and increase recycling rates across the country, this has direct and potenti…

Firms operating in the health and care sector need to be aware of the critical distinction between ‘claims made’ and ‘claims occurring’ insurance policies. The warning comes from insurance broker, James Bright, from the health and care division of independent insurance broking and risk managemen…