Five years of helping care homes achieve their goals

In case you missed it, we turned five earlier this year! Ever since, we’ve been on a mission to help care homes achieve their goals, be that reaching a higher CQC rating, provide crisis interim management or just be a sounding board for managers and owners looking to improve the standard of care they provide. It’s such a…

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CQC data reveals postcode lottery for Outstanding care

We believe that everyone should be able to receive outstanding care, regardless of who they are or where they come from. This is a value shared by our expert care consultants and underpins the support that we provide to our care home clients across the UK. But the first six months’ of CQC data reveals…

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Building confidence with your community this Care Home Open Week

June 27th to July 3rd is Care Home Open Week, hosted by Championing Social Care. A celebration of how care homes can be a cornerstone of the community, here’s our advice on how to build confidence and new relationships between residents and their loved ones with a high quality of care. Working closely with the local community can be…

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Preparing your care home for the summer

As summer begins, it’s important for care home owners and managers to prepare for the warmer weather. Whether it’s exploring new opportunities for residents to enjoy the climate, cost-saving solutions or risk awareness, find out all you need to know in our seasonal advice. The mid-year heat is always a welcome time of the year,…

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A sneak peak from our party

On Monday 23rd May, we celebrated turning five at the Savage Garden rooftop bar in London! Check out some of the photos from the glamorous night, which we shared with our long-term friends, clients and colleagues in the social care sector.

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A new look for Fulcrum Care to shape our next chapter

Five years is a key milestone in any business. Only 50% of companies make it this far, so we’ve used this pivotal moment to refresh our brand to reflect how far we’ve come, and where we are going, in our continuing journey of helping care home owners, providers and managers improve the quality of care…

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We’re celebrating 5 years of helping care

Fulcrum Care is proud to announce that we’re celebrating our fifth year of award-winning care home consultancy. Needless to be say, it’s been a challenging – but highly rewarding – journey. Here’s how we’ve got here – and where we’re going next. Five years of care sector consultancy A lot can happen in five years…

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What can care providers expect from the CQC regulation changes?

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has announced that it will be making changes to its regulatory framework in April 2023. This means that some care home providers may need to adapt to meet its new approach to inspections. Expert care consultants, Fulcrum Care, outline what differences care providers can expect from the future of care…

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Having the right audit toolkit for your care home

All care homes are subject to regulation and audits from the Care Quality Commission to ensure they are running to a high standard of compliance. One way that care home owners and providers can maintain the best service in their care home is to regularly practice mock inspections and identify any faults that the CQC…

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Karen Johnson joins Fulcrum as Head of Quality Assurance

We’re proud to announce that renowned care professional, Karen Johnson has joined Fulcrum Care as our new Head of Quality Assurance! Having previously worked with leading social care providers across England, Scotland and Wales, Karen will help us increase our commitment to providing excellence in care for our clients. At Fulcrum Care, we’re always looking…

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