CMM - OFF THE PAGE CMM Magazine

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 other...

Episode 10: Supporting the wellbeing of the Homecare workforceIn 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 co...

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 that...

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 tha...

Episode 7: Best practice in supporting people with DementiaThis 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 the e...

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 Ex...