Season 2, Episode 4: How does social care fit in to the 10 Year Health Plan? The second season of CMM OFF THE PAGE returns with everything you need to know about how adult social care fits in to the 10 Year Health Plan, alongside commentary concerning the recent Spending Review. This episode was co-hosted by Nadra Ahmed CBE, Executive Co-Chairman at the National Care Association (NCA), and Geoffrey Cox, Managing Director at Southern Healthcare, joined the conversation as a guest speaker...

Season 2, Episode 3: Everything you need to know about the care quality commission’s (cqc’s) single assessment framework (saf) The second season of CMM OFF THE PAGE continues with everything you need to know about the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) single assessment framework (SAF), as the regulator continues to dominate social care headlines. This episode was co-hosted by Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive at Care England, and Philippa Doyle, Partner and Head of Social Car...

Season 2, Episode 2: What does the general election outcome mean for social care? The second season of CMM OFF THE PAGE continues with a discussion about the outcome of the general election, in which the Labour Party formed a new Government, and its numerous implications for the social care sector. This episode was co-hosted by Professor Vic Rayner OBE, Chief Executive Officer at the National Care Forum (NCF), and Martin Rix, Chief Executive Officer at Belong, Melanie Williams, President of t...

Season 2, Episode 1: The next steps in digitising social care In this episode, our expert speakers set out to improve your knowledge of digital technologies and their potential to enhance outcomes for both providers and people drawing on care and support. The speakers also aim to increase your awareness of providers’ data protection obligations and cyber security strategies. In addition, this episode discusses the latest funding opportunities for providers, where to access them and o...

Episode 10: Supporting the wellbeing of the Homecare workforce In this episode, we hear from Dr Jane Townson OBE, Chief Executive of the Homecare Association, Sharon Lowrie, Chief Executive of Be Caring, and David Glover, Chief Executive of Caremark. Together they explore ways to create an environment where care workers feel valued, drawing on personal anecdotes and discussing how to give carers more autonomy, a sense of belonging and the feeling they are making a valued contribution in the c...

Episode 9: Understanding workforce data - How care providers can effectively interpret data to strengthen service delivery In this episode Oonagh Smyth, Chief Executive of Skills for Care, takes us through the details of Skills for Care’s The State of the Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce in England report, which reveals demographic trends in the sector and five key variables on what providers need to consider if they are to aid workforce retention. Oonagh highlights the opportunity th...

Episode 8: The future of technology in social care In this episode of CMM OFF THE PAGE, Professor Vic Rayner OBE, Chief Executive of National Care Forum (NCF), reviews the Government’s commitment to technology in social care, explains the role technology can play in supporting the social care workforce, comments on why the UK care sector must keep pace with technological change, such as artificial intelligence and robotics, and Vic also encourages providers to embrace data and ensure t...

Episode 7: Best practice in supporting people with Dementia This episode of CMM OFF THE PAGE explores how collaboration and person-centered care are integral to supporting people living with dementia whilst placing innovation at the heart of provision. This month’s guests also highlight the importance of community, opportunities to maintain social connections and looking for ways that care providers can work together. Guest speakers also explain the specialist strategies needed to enhance th...

Episode 6: How care providers can excel in Leadership In this month’s podcast episode, Co-host Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive of Care England, explains the difference between leadership and management and highlights why it’s essential that every member of the workforce has a clear vision to work to. With regards to the regulator, he says that the CQC will look for a sense of devolution in terms of power and autonomy within the workforce. Podcast guest Kathryn Smith, Chief...

Episode 5: How homecare providers can work effectively with local authorities In this episode, Dr Jane Townson OBE, Chief Executive of the Homecare Association updates on council fee rates, explaining how they differ across the country and delves into the challenges around length of homecare visits. Dr Simon Osborne, Director of Quality, ‘In Home’ and Clinical Care at Right at Home UK shares how the franchise model is supporting providers across the UK and tells listeners why case studies h...

Episode 4: Caring for people at the end of life This episode of CMM OFF THE PAGE explores how to achieve excellence in end of lifecare and discusses the importance of choice for people living in a care setting at the end of their life. Podcast co-host Nadra Ahmed CBE, Executive Chairman at The National Care Association, highlights how care homes should consider cultural needs and Paula Plaskow, End of Life and Palliative Care Lead at Jewish Care, recalls how the hospice has gone above and be...

Episode 3: Supporting displaced people How is your care organisation supporting displaced people? In this month’s episode, we delve into the topic of supporting displaced people who have arrived in the UK. How can care providers help people to settle in the UK and help them to find housing and employment opportunities? Professor Vic Rayner OBE, Chief Executive of The National Care Forum (NCF), updates on how the NCF has been proactive in its approach to support Ukrainian refugees and ...

Episode 2: CQC Inspections and supporting the workforce Have you received an inspection rating that wasn’t what you hoped for? Perhaps you have been left feeling perplexed as to why a category hasn’t changed rating despite the team working tirelessly for improvement? In this month’s episode, we delve into the topic of care home inspections to review the current regulatory process, we discuss the impact of inspections on staff morale and guest Sophie Coulthard shares ways you can support th...

Episode 1: Training the workforce CMM OFF THE PAGE welcomes co-host Nadra Ahmed CBE, Executive Chairman of The National Care Association, to share her insights and analysis on the Government’s commitment to supporting the social care workforce. Nadra also highlights the importance of a career pathway in social care and the role of training to aid workforce retention. Guest speakers, Anita Astle MBE, Manager of Wren Hall Nursing Home in Nottinghamshire, and Raj Sehgal, Managing Director of Ar...