The financing of any care business is always a challenge. This special podcast provides some vital FREE advice to providers. In our roundtable debate we discuss:Lending:What is making lenders nervous about the care home sector Five things borrowers can do to increase the likelihood of getting the best finance from the most appropriate lendersWho are the new lenders entering the care home sector and how do they differ from the mainstream lenders that have been in the sector for yearThe funding of care and unpaid debts: The impact on occupancyWhat are the different funding streams available?  Payroll:The challenges of payroll for a care home specifically when it comes to processing and delivering payslip and other pay information to the workforceThe security aspects of payroll in terms of the risk of GDPR breaches and associated fines.Running payroll in-house versus outsourcingJoin our experts:Michelle Ferris and Andy Hopper from accountants Albert Goodman, Alasdair McPherson from business finance brokers Rangewell, and Paul Gibbons from interactive payslip platform Paydashboard.Podcast hosted by Alan Rustad.Listen to all our industry-leading podcasts here.Support the show (http://chmonline.co.uk)

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Care Home Finance Special podcast from Care Home Management

In our latest industry-leading podcast to help care homes go digital we talk to three experts who discuss:How tech supports people-focused care  and how digital transformation can complement the care experience and that it’s not about replacing people with itThe role for technology such as automated remote monitoring to support carers to deliver a high level of careWhy workflow automation does not need to be dauntingSpecial guests on our podcast roundtable are Brett Smith, director of customer success management at Planday, Stephen Cavanagh, senior sales consultant long-term Care at Ascom and Paddy Gardner Co-founder at Haelu and head of business development at Cliniconex UK.Podcast hosted by Steve Hemsley.Support the show (http://chmonline.co.uk)

Care Homes Go Digital - special podcast from Care Home Management

Infection control and prevention has arguably never been more important.We continue our series of industry-leading podcasts with an Infection Control Special.Our guests are Julie Rayner, senior infection control lead at provider Hallmark Care Homes, Lesley McCready, experiential and vocational lead at provider Vida Healthcare, and Debbie Jones, sales manager at leading supplier Washco.They discuss how to control infection in the laundry, the future of PPE in care homes and they chat about some innovative ways to improve hand washing among staff and residents.Tune in to all our podcasts here.Support the show (http://chmonline.co.uk)

Infection Control Advice - special podcast from Care Home Management

Care homes can use the latest AI technology to identify and manage pain being experienced by residents living with dementia.In a special Care Home Management magazine podcast, we discuss the power of data to support dementia sufferers who often have difficulty communicating their pain.The panel includes Hannah Miller, dementia lead at Orchard Care Homes, Liz Jones, policy director at National Care Forum, Katie Thorn, project lead at Digital Social Care and Peter Shergill, director at PainChek.The podcast has been recorded in association with pain assessment technology experts PainChek.Tune in to the podcast today.Support the show (http://chmonline.co.uk)

Power Of Data In Social Care - special podcast with PainChek

This is a must-listen podcast for care home managers looking for some free advice on how to manage more effectively as we begin a new era post-Covid.Our experts discuss how to be aware of your staff&apos;s mental health concerns after a difficult year and how to provide support. They also discuss the need to embrace change and go digital, plus we talk about the importance of marketing to boost occupancy.This is the first in a series of podcasts that help you manage your care home more effectively by saving time and money while also improving care.Our special guests are Lindsey Appleby-Flynn, adult health & social care lead at training provider Connect2Care, Iain Corrigan, team leader at CoolCare, and Tobi Alli-Usman, strategy director at care home marketing experts Smooth Digital.The podcast is hosted by our publishing editor Steve HemsleyTo hear all our podcasts please click here.Support the show (http://chmonline.co.uk)

Staff mental health, going digital & effective marketing. Care Home Management podcast

In this special podcast - in association with solicitors Gordons Partnership  - we explore the impact of the CQC&apos;s five-year strategy consultation.What now for care homes?  Has the CQC listened to the industry&apos;s concerns? What will be the role of the regulator going forward?Fantastic insight from our panel:Gordons Partnership&apos;s partner Neil Grant.James Allen, chief executive officer at The National Care Group, and David Beattie founder of consultancy Care Ideals.They discuss the future of continuous improvement, the move away from physical inspections, what does all this mean for commissioners, and will the CQC&apos;s proposals actually work in practice?Podcast hosted by Steve Hemsley.Tune in to all our industry-leading podcasts https://chmonline.co.uk/podcast/ Support the show (http://chmonline.co.uk)

CQC Consultation - The Verdict. Special Podcast from Care Home Management

As we emerge from the pandemic care homes may need to increase their investment in training.The question now  is where should they spend their money? Where is the demand coming from and what skill gaps need to be addressed?On our must-listen Training Special podcast roundtable, sponsored by Smooth Digital, we cover:How the pandemic has proved that elearning can support care home employees with their essential training particularly around the Care Certificate and mental health trainingThe importance of blended learning through eLearning, F2F, virtual and competency assessments. How virtual classrooms will continue to revolutionise how training is delivered, plus the growth in Virtual Reality Training.The importance of having the right Learning Management System in place to truly deliver a blended learning approach for your organisation. Special guests Paul Blane, managing director at Care Business Associate Training, Steven Embleton, chief cloud at My Learning Cloud and Jack Medhurst, business development manager at IHasco.Podcast hosted by Steve HemsleySupport the show (http://chmonline.co.uk)

Care Training After The Pandemic - special podcast from Care Home Management

In a special podcast in partnership with law firm Irwin Mitchell and sponsored by Smooth Digital, we discuss how care homes can manage risk and maintain cashflow post-pandemic. Irwin Mitchell&apos;s senior associate Amy Comins and associate Nicola Turner (from the firm&apos;s Later Life Planning team) are joined by social care consultant and chair of the Independent Care Group Mike Padgham (also owner of the Saint Cecilia&apos;s Care Services), and Shaleeza Hasham, head of communications and commissioning at CHD Living.They discuss:Financial and capacity formalities that people should have in place before entering careHow to communicate with families and support them. The must-haves and nice to haves when it comes to careDifferent contract optionsSupporting managersDuty of care to residents and staff when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinationsPositive examples of great care during the pandemic.Tune in for a fascinating discussion.You can find all our podcasts at https://chmonline.co.uk/podcast/Support the show (http://chmonline.co.uk)

Managing Risk & Maintaining Cashflow for Care Operators - Special Podcast

In our latest podcast, publishing editor Steve Hemsley interviews Five On A Bike&apos;s managing director York Woodford-Smith about how using video in your care home marketing can boost occupancy rates.Five On A Bike specialises in making videos for the care sector.York discusses:* How to create a great video* Telling your positive care home story using video* What makes great content* How care homes are managed through the whole video production process* Involving staff, residents and families* Why using video does not cost as much as you may think* How video fits into you overall care home marketing strategyYork also explains how using video can be a great tool for recruiting staff to your care home.Support the show (http://chmonline.co.uk)

How Using Video Can Boost Your Occupancy Rates - podcast from Care Home Management

In our main March podcast, sponsored by Smooth Digital, we explore some key legal issues affecting care homes.* How are care homes approaching the vaccination roll out for staff and residents?* Legalities of having a no jab no job policy* To what extent do employers have a duty to promote vaccination and encourage care workers to take it up?* What impact might  The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 have on the vaccinations debate?* Top tips on how care homes can boost their CQC rating by improving person centred care, as well as safe care and treatment.Excellent expert advice from Amanda Narkiewicz, principal associate at Mills & Reeve LLP, and Philippa Doyle, partner at Hempsons.Podcast hosted by Steve Hemsley.Listen to all our podcasts: https://chmonline.co.uk/podcast/Support the show (http://chmonline.co.uk)

Legal Special Podcast - vaccination policy and CQC easy wins. From Care Home Management

In this podcast, sponsored by Smooth Digital, our editor Ailsa Colquhoun shares an exclusive interview with Professor Deborah Sturdy, England's first chief nurse for adult social care.This is a must listen as Prof Sturdy outlines:* Why social care needs more respect* She wants to champion adult social care* The role of care employers in retaining and developing staff* Why the nurse associate role is so important* Why more people will consider a career in adult social careTune in now. You can hear all our podcasts here.Support the show (http://chmonline.co.uk)

In conversation with…Professor Deborah Sturdy, England’s first chief nurse for adult social care

In this special podcast we explore how care homes can tackle negative reviews online.Publishing editor Steve Hemsley is joined by Jay Purcell, customer success manager at experts Reputation.  They discuss:* Why care homes should care about online feedback* What care homes need to do to succeed online* How social media and reviews impact occupancy rates, resident satisfaction and ultimately revenue* Why care homes should carry out online surveys* How online feedback can drive positive change in any care home businessTune in.More podcasts: https://chmonline.co.uk/podcast/Support the show (http://chmonline.co.uk)

How To Boost Your Care Home's Online Reputation - a Care Home Management podcast

In our latest podcast, sponsored by Smooth Digital, we once again explore the crucially important area of Infection Control and Prevention.These are difficult times for care homes and this is a must listen for care providers and managers.Our expert panel discusses:* The importance of robust infection control and prevention in the laundry room* How to get laundry design right to reduce the risks* Cleaning versus disinfecting. How different surfaces require different approaches* Which products to use where  - and when* How to comply with clinical waste regulations and what is a care home's duty of care* How technology can be used to combat the spread of infection in places where social distancing and PPE use are challenging* How getting infection control and prevention right can reduce absenteeismDiscussing the above topics are  Nicola Whittaker, national account manager at Miele Professional; Graham Flynn, director at Anenta; Steve Whittall, group director of operations at Airdri; and Dr Barend ter Haar, director at BES Healthcare.The podcast is hosted by our publishing editor Steve Hemsley.Support the show (http://chmonline.co.uk)

Infection Control and Prevention podcast from Care Home Management

In our latest podcast we discuss why care homes must take part in the CQC strategy consultation process.Our experts are Neil Grant, partner at Gordons Partnership Solicitors and Anne Smith, management/nurse consultant at Brilliant Care Solutions. The podcast is sponsored by care home marketing experts Smooth Digital.Neil and Anne discuss why care homes need to contribute to the consultation and what the sector should welcome about the CQC&apos;s proposals and what providers should be concerned about.They discuss the four themes of the strategy review:•People and Communities to let people’s experiences drive regulation•Smarter Regulation to ensure assessments are more flexible and dynamic•Safety through Learning to encourage safe care cultures•Accelerated Improvement by targeting priority areasThe deadline for sharing views is 5pm 4 March.Podcast hosted by Steve Hemsley.Support the show (http://chmonline.co.uk)

CQC Strategy Consultation - special podcast from Care Home Management

In our first podcast of 2021, sponsored by care home marketing experts Smooth Digital, we help care homes understand the crucial but often scary world of digital transformation. This is the third podcast in the series How To Digitalise Your Care Home.* The importance of simplicity* How automated rostering has helped care homes during the pandemic* Using social care tech to monitor covid symptoms and staffing needs* How residents can use their television rather than smart devices to communicate with loved ones* How data collection can help care homes improve care and their business* How you can integrate your existing technology with new software* The value of an audit trail* How tech can improve  carers' wellbeingSpecial guests on our Digital Roundtable are Sam Hussain from Log my Care, Paul Slaughter from Care Messenger, Morten Mathiesen at Sekoia and Killian O'Mahoney from Softworks. Podcast host is Steve Hemsley, publishing editor at Care Home Management.Support the show (http://chmonline.co.uk)

How to Digitalise Your Care Home (3) - more digital advice from Care Home Management

An informative and entertaining podcast from the Care Home Management magazine editorial team. Hear a review of the latest care home sector news and interviews with the industry's movers and shakers.