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For care homes, maintaining high occupancy is intrinsically linked to the quality of care, leadership stability, compliance with regulations, and operational efficiency. Families, local authorities, and healthcare professionals place their trust in homes that demonstrate consistently high standards, making it essential for providers to focus on continuous improvement. At Fulcrum Care, we support care homes…

Understanding CQC Enforcement: What Care Providers Need to Know The Care Quality Commission (CQC) plays a vital role in ensuring that health and social care services in England meet essential standards of quality and safety. However, when providers fail to meet these standards, the CQC has the authority to take enforcement action. For care home operators,…

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) has today released its flagship Triennial Review, outlining key recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of public services, including adult social care, over the next three years. The Review examines how well the Ombudsman’s service is operating and identifies areas for improvement in local government and social care systems.…

At Fulcrum Care, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the Fulcrum x Spectrum Advice Line, a dedicated service offering Spectrum Care Ltd members access to our industry-leading expertise. This collaboration is designed to support care providers with tailored guidance in key areas, such as care management, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and more. Why the Fulcrum x…

Becky Garnett-Buchma, Managing Director of Fulcrum Care, has responded to the publication of two significant reports concerning the Care Quality Commission (CQC): the review of the Single Assessment Framework (SAF) and the Dash Review on the effectiveness of the CQC. As a leading expert in supporting care homes across the UK, Becky provided insight into…

Wednesday 9th October 2024 – Fulcrum Care, a leading provider of care home consultancy services, announces the appointment of Martin Murray as its new Business Development Manager. With over 20 years of experience in business development and sales, Martin is known for identifying operational needs and developing solutions that reduce costs, increase revenues, and improve customer satisfaction. Martin’s expertise in…

Becky Garnett-Buchma, Managing Director of Fulcrum Care, has responded to the recent speech by Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, delivered at the Labour Party Conference 2024. Becky, whose experience includes supporting hundreds of care homes across the country, recognises the urgency in addressing the deep-rooted challenges within the NHS and…