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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

After 5 years of conversations, community & growth beyond anything we imagined, we are going on hiatus What began as seeking honesty & humanity in social care became a movement Thank you to everyone who supported,challenged & believed in us We step back with pride, gratitude and love Mark & Adam

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

🚨 @skillsforcare.bsky.social have released their new Report on Pay in Adult Social Care Read the full report here: www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Adult-Social-Care-Workforce-Data/workforceintelligence/resources/Reports/Topics/Pay-in-the-adult-social-care-sector-in-England-as-at-December-2025.pdf

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

We’re proud to support the launch of new research from Log my Care, in partnership with Care England, What shapes family confidence in care? - exploring how families experience care today and what that means for the future of the sector. Read the full report here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0s1z080

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Just a reminder that we are live tonight, discussing all things Action Plans. Join us for free on YouTube at 19:30👉 www.youtube.com/live/Qtl5c_I...

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

We are delighted to be back this coming Tuesday (10th) discussing all things action plans, including how to write SMART actions that are clear, achievable and measurable Register for your free place here: 👉 LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/events/74249... 👉 YouTube - www.youtube.com/live/Qtl5c_I...

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

As we wrap up another year, we want to say thank you: 👉 to everyone who has followed, engaged & supported us 👉 to our guests who have made each show and event And a huge thank you to each of our sponsors, who with your support, keep the lights on & allow us to deliver The Caring View to you all

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

A huge congratulations to Paul, Founder of Care Business Associate Training on this well deserved award and recognition Paul has won the Health Care Matters Industry Excellence 2025 Award🌟 His leadership and unwavering commitment to improving Health and Social Care make this award truly fitting 🏆

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠? 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 Every year, the Collins Dictionary selects a word that captures the cultural and technological shifts shaping our world. For 2025, that word is “vibe coding.” ...but what exactly is vibe coding? open.substack.com/pub/marktopp...

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What is vibe coding? The AI term named Collins word of the year

So, what exactly is vibe coding?

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

This World Antimicrobial Awareness Week you can help keep antibiotics working by: - Only using antibiotics when prescribed - Always completing the full course, even if you feel better - Never sharing leftover antibiotics - Preventing infections through good hygiene and vaccinations.

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Let’s take a moment to celebrate and thank our incredible sponsors who make all of this possible! 👉 They’re not just sponsors, they’re partners in our mission to raise standards, inspire change and support the care community every step of the way.

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Let’s take a moment to celebrate and thank our incredible sponsors who make all of this possible! 👉 They enable us to deliver live events, webinars and valuable resources completely free of charge to care providers across the sector. continued..

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Let’s take a moment to celebrate and thank our incredible sponsors who make all of this possible! 👉 They help us keep the lights on and ensure that our platform continues to thrive. continued below..

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

“Lest we Forget” To the men and women who gave their lives protecting our freedom: We are forever in your debt. We thank you. We proudly remember you.

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

As temperatures drop and we head into the winter period, we know there is increase risks and pressure Preparing now can help prevent outbreaks and keep services running smoothly. Download our free Winter Planning Checklist today here 👉 thecaringview.co.uk/resource-hub...

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

the sling blog that Nicola is referring to can be read here: www.everystepcare.com/resources/f/sling-oversightthe-simple-register-that-can-prevent-a-cqc-breach

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Sling Oversight:The Simple Register That Can Prevent a CQC Breach

Why Every Sling in Your Service Needs to Be Registered

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

We live discussing Common CQC Inspection Mistakes and How to Fix Them Watch live using this link 👉 www.youtube.com/live/QpRoPS9...

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

October is Cyber Awareness Month In our latest blog, we explore how care providers can stay safe and offer some tangible tips and tools to be more cyber savvy and safe Read this here: thecaringview.co.uk/cyber-awaren...

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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

🔎 In Parkinson’s, apathy is linked to more brain amyloid & faster cognitive decline. Over 3 yrs, ~50% with apathy worsened vs 12% without. Spotting & treating apathy may change the course of illness 🧠 Follow and heart us! Learn more: h**ps://buff.ly/izt7MnL

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

An oversight on slings could lead to a BIG CQC breach! Every step care consultancy have put together this blog and free resource on how a simple register keeps you compliant, safe and stress-free. Check this out here 👉 everystepcare.com/resources/f/... #SocialCare #CQC #CareQuality #HoistSafety

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Sling Oversight:The Simple Register That Can Prevent a CQC Breach

Why Every Sling in Your Service Needs to Be Registered

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Did you know Sussex Digital In-Reach Team do a fantastic job at assisting care providers in the Digital Journey? They have a range of different webinars coming up to help with upskilling knowledge and digital skills. Here are their upcoming events: thecaringview.co.uk/sussex-digit...

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Sussex Digital Events - The Caring View

Sussex Digital In Reach team do a fantastic job at assisting care providers in the Digital Journey and have a range of different webinars coming up to help with upskilling knowledge and digital skills...

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Did you see the latest update on the Fair Pay Agreement for Adult Social Care? Do you know what this means to your business and the sector? We have broken this down, in our latest blog. Read this here 👉 thecaringview.co.uk/adult-social...

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

The DHSC are carrying out research to better understand the day-to-day experiences of home care providers. They are especially focused on how data is collected, shared and the challenges Complete their screening form between 1st - 17th October to be involved forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

September has been another busy month for adult social care in England, with a wave of announcements, reforms and reflections shaping the future of the sector. In this blog, we have utilised AI to help summarise the most impactful updates Read this here 👉 thecaringview.co.uk/september-up...

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Tomorrow at 7.30pm we are live with Jenny Stanley and Elaine Warner to discuss how to digest and apply the Oliver McGowan Code in Care Settings. Be sure to attend this interactive event tomorrow evening, and register for your free place using the link below www.youtube.com/live/gJMjTWa...

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Understanding and Applying the Oliver McGowan Code in Care Settings

Join us for an insightful and practical webinar exploring the Oliver McGowan Code of Practice - now a statutory requirement for all CQC-registered health and social care providers in England. This s...

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Good evening We are delighted to be joined by Care Ideals tonight discussing how we upskill the next generation of managers and leaders Get involved live using this link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZNB...

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

You can get the flu vaccine from 1 Oct 2025 Priority booking now for: 💉pregnant women 💉children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2025 💉primary school children 💉secondary school aged children 💉children in clinical risk groups Those eligible can book by visiting the NHS website, NHS App or calling 119

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

On 6th September 2025, the Oliver McGowan Code of Practice officially came into force This Code is now a statutory requirement under the Health and Care Act 2022 and the Care Quality Commission will be inspecting this We have broken this into a bitesize blog👉 thecaringview.co.uk/the-oliver-m...

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The Oliver McGowan Code of Practice: What Care Providers Need to Know and Do - The Caring View

On 6th September 2025, the Oliver McGowan Code of Practice officially came into force, marking a pivotal moment in the journey toward equitable, safe and person-centred care for autistic people and pe...

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

No show tonight! We know, it’s a bummer, but sadly there have been some unforeseen circumstances with our guest We will be back next week Keep safe, and have a good weekend

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

We were joined by Paul Blane for our webinar on Developing Mental Toughness Alongside his great tips & insights, he has shared a great 4-week beginners programme which can be downloaded for free here: thecaringview.co.uk/resource-hub... Catch up on the webinar here: www.youtube.com/live/x_qGBzB...

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

We are entering the last quarter of the year and we are nearly booked up We do have 6 slots left across the remainder of 2025 Would you like to join us? Check out the image to see which dates we have available, and drop us an email to thecaringview@gmail.com with your topic/idea

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

As the warm weather continues, make sure you know the signs of heat exhaustion. ☀️ Heat can be dangerous for everyone, especially older people, young children and people with long term conditions. Find out more. ➡️ www.nhs.uk/conditions/h...

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Just a reminder that we are live discussing the importance of collaboration in social care with regards to systems and data Join us live using this link: www.youtube.com/live/DTyCYo3...

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Just a reminder that we are live tonight in about 20minutes discussing the importance of collaboration in both systems and data You can join us live on YouTube at 19:30 using this link: www.youtube.com/live/DTyCYo3...

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Collaborating on Care and Code

How care tech has been developed and implemented historically: • Detached from the frontline • Forcibly implemented from the top down • Trapping care teams in long restrictive contracts with no bre...

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Testing of Emergency Alerts The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm. Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action. www.gov.uk/government/n...

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

🚨 𝐍𝐇𝐒 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝 (𝐀𝐈𝐒) 🚨 📌 Care providers: Are you meeting your legal duties under the Equality Act 2010? 🔗 Read the full blog to find out what’s new and what you should already be doing: thecaringview.co.uk/accessible-i... #AccessibleInformationStandards

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Just a reminder that we are not live tonight... In the meantime, here is a handy quiz for your care teams, developed by @digitalcarehub.bsky.social to help evidence competency in data security You can find the quiz here: www.digitalcarehub.co.uk/resource/dat...

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

🚨 Choking is a silent threat in care homes Our latest guest blow from the team at LifeVac highlights why we need better solutions and training, and how innovations like LifeVac are saving lives when traditional methods fail👴 🔗 Read this here: thecaringview.co.uk/choking-risk... #ChokingAwareness

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

The @skillsforcare.bsky.social Workforce Strategy is celebrating its first birthday 🥳 If you are not yet up to speed on the strategy and want to know more, be sure to watch our conversation with Dr Jane Brightman using this link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xeu... #SkillsforCare #ASCWorkforceStrategy

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Introducing Skills for Care workforce strategy

YouTube video by The Caring View - The Social Care Chat Show

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

We’ve recently seen a number of posts in the manager forums about references that have not been verified verbally and how this has impacted on their CQC rating, one provider who has openly spoken about appealing the outcome We thought we would explore this topic open.substack.com/pub/marktopp...

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CQC and Safer Recruitment - Are Written References Enough?

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

The landscape of adult social care is constantly evolving, with new guidance and best practices emerging We have put together a blog with the key changes and links to each of the guidance and best practice documents which you can check out here: thecaringview.co.uk/best-practic...

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

From leadership coaching to regulatory audits and service turnarounds, they help care teams thrive at every stage of their journey We want to say a huge thank you to Nicola and the team for their sponsorship helping us continue our drive to elevate, educate & celebrate social care

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

We want to say a huge thank you to Nicola and the team for their sponsorship helping us continue our drive to elevate, educate & celebrate social care

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫, Every Step Care Consultancy who support care providers with expert, hands-on guidance to deliver safe, compliant and person-centred care Visit their website here: everystepcare.com

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

New Falls Guidance Issued The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence last month issued new falls guidance to replace the 2013 version. Further information can be found by clicking this link: www.nice.org.uk/guidance/NG2...

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Overview | Falls: assessment and prevention in older people and in people 50 and over at higher risk | Guidance | NICE

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thecaringview.bsky.social @thecaringview.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

The team at JMS One have written a guest blog, aimed to upskill & educate you in how an AI-powered rota can create smart, compliant and custom rotas in minutes. Check out the blog here: www.thecaringview.co.uk/why-the-care-industry-is-turning-to-ai-powered-rotas-and-why-you-might-want-to-too/

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Why The Care Industry Is Turning to AI-Powered Rotas; And Why You Might Want To, Too - The Caring View

Still spending hours juggling care rotas? An AI-powered system builds smart, compliant, and custom rotas in minutes; saving you time, reducing errors, and giving you back your day. It's like having a ...

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