Holiday season in care homes can feel like trying to conduct an orchestra where half the musicians keep disappearing for a week at a time. You know everyone deserves their break—and you want them to have it—but maintaining your usual standards with a rotating cast of cover staff and agency workers requires more planning than most of us would like to admit. So how do you keep things running smoothly without turning yourself into a human scheduling spreadsheet?

When the weather forecast starts showing those ominous red symbols and the news is full of heat warnings, many care managers feel a familiar knot in their stomach. How hot is too hot? What should we be doing differently? And how do you prepare for something that might happen twice a summer—or not at all? The truth is, most care homes already do the important things well. But having a clear, simple plan for extreme heat days can make all the difference.

A spring-inspired checklist to reflect on care routines, simplify what’s not working, and make space for joy.

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Winter in care homes can be a season of warmth & connection. Discover how thoughtful details enhance comfort & engagement.

Winter in care homes is a time for warmth, comfort & connection. Discover how small, thoughtful touches make all the difference in care home

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Discover how care home managers can foster authentic connections this Christmas. From meaningful conversations to staff bonding.

Discover key care home management strategies , from person-centred care and staff investment to embracing technology.

Explore strategies to improve staff retention in the care sector, from targeted recruitment and career development to wellbeing initiatives.

Discover how transparent and proactive communication can build trust between care homes and families.

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Discover how technology revolutionises care home management, enhancing efficiency, resident outcomes, and safety.