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Case studies
November 20, 2024

Epilepsy Society's Seamless Transition to Log my Care

Learn how Epilepsy Society seamlessly transitions from paper to Log my Care, boosting staff morale, streamlining operations, and enhancing care quality with an intuitive, adaptable digital platform that required no training and onboarded in just two weeks.
Going digital
November 12, 2024

MAR charts for domiciliary care: Everything you need to know

Discover the essentials of MAR charts for domiciliary care. Learn how to streamline medication management, ensuring safety and quality in care delivery.
Going digital
November 1, 2024

Are your PBS plans just a paper trail?

Discover how technology is transforming Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans with real-time data, advanced analytics, and seamless team collaboration for better care outcomes.
Product updates
October 30, 2024

Log my Care launches new Rostering add-on

Rostering is now person-centred! Working closely with a beta community, Log my Care launch a new Rostering add-on that meets the needs of rota managers and empowers more person-centred care outcomes.
Regulatory compliance
October 23, 2024

How to promote empowerment in health and social care

Discover practical tips to empower individuals in health and social care settings, enhance autonomy, and improve care outcomes through personalised support and technology.
Going digital
October 16, 2024

Care rostering systems: Top tips on how to improve

Discover top tips to improve your care rostering system with a focus on personalisation, real-time data, continuity, and simplicity for better care outcomes.
Going digital
October 15, 2024

How to evaluate social care software suppliers

Discover how to evaluate social care software suppliers with our step-by-step guide, including tips on researching features, security, and booking demos.
Case studies
October 2, 2024

Streamlining operations: Why Sahara Care chose Log my Care

Discover how Sahara Care transformed their care delivery with Log my Care’s intuitive digital system—boosting efficiency, compliance, and family involvement.
Staff productivity
October 1, 2024

Skills for Care Series: Transform

Mark Topps explores the "Transform" element of the Skills for Care Workforce Strategy, with actionable steps for social care providers to enhance services and prepare for future needs.
Service efficiency
September 20, 2024

How to get proactive with incident data

Don’t just log incidents—learn how to analyse them. Unlock the power of proactive care by turning data into actionable insights that improve outcomes.
Staff productivity
August 30, 2024

Skills for Care Workforce Strategy: Train

Discover Part two of our series with Mark Topps on the Skills for Care Workforce Strategy. Learn key insights around 'Train' as Mark unpacks this strand, empowering you to level-up your team training.
Staff productivity
August 16, 2024

Skills for Care Workforce Strategy: Attract and Retain

Discover Part 1 of our series with Mark Topps on the Skills for Care Workforce Strategy. Learn key insights into 'Attract and Retain' as Mark unpacks this strand, empowering you to improve your recruitment and retention.
Service efficiency
August 8, 2024

How to improve service user engagement in care planning

In person-centred care, the service user’s voice should be at the heart of care planning. In this blog, care expert, Mark Topps, shares ideas to more effectively include the service user’s voice in care planning.
Service efficiency
August 1, 2024

Example of a Positive Behaviour Support plan

Download your free PBS template and discover key tips from Mark Topps on how to successfully create a PBS plan in your organisation.

Why the CQC needs a technological overhaul

Discover how the CQC can transform from an outdated entity to an efficient regulator with data automation and technological advancements.
Product updates
July 25, 2024

Enter, PBS: Our latest complex care feature

Learn how Log my Care’s PBS plan feature simplifies implementing Positive Behaviour Support, enhancing care for those with complex needs.
Service efficiency
July 11, 2024

What are the 4 principles of person-centred care?

Anna Lawrence discusses the four principles of person-centred care and the vital importance they are in delivering quality social care for individuals.
Service efficiency
July 4, 2024

Examples of daily care notes

Richard Weir shares examples of daily care notes and provides insight into how these can be a useful tool for supporting and evidencing service user care plans
Service efficiency
June 28, 2024

How to be more compassionate when hiring international carers

Mark Topps shares tips on how to implement more compassionate hiring practices when hiring international team members in social care
Service efficiency
June 19, 2024

What is the positive behaviour support framework?

Richard Weir provides an overview of the powerful Positive Behaviour Support framework, how it provides service users with a better quality of life, and the value it provides to carers in reducing incidents of behaviour that challenges.
Product updates
April 30, 2024

Log my Care achieve compliance with 12 Digitising Social Care Standards

Log my Care is now compliant with 12 of the Standards set out by the Digitising Social Care Programme, retaining our place as a DSCR Assured Supplier.
Regulatory compliance
April 22, 2024

Navigating a CQC inspection day: What to expect and 10 tips for success

Check out our infographic to learn more about what to expect on your CQC inspection day and 10 key tips to help ensure success.
Regulatory compliance
April 19, 2024

Mastering CQC inspections: 10 tips for effective preparation

Check out our infographic to learn about the key activities that happen before a CQC inspection and 10 valuable tips to help you prepare effectively.
Product updates
April 9, 2024

We’ve raised £3 million to expand our support in the learning disability and home care sectors

We’re delighted to announce that we've raised a further £3 million with our existing investor Mercia Ventures
Service efficiency
February 15, 2024

Risk mitigation: The importance of risk assessments in social care

Mark Topps discusses the importance of risk assessments in social care, and provides tips for how care teams can better reduce or mitigate risks.
Product updates
February 12, 2024

Easily access care data with Download Centre

Simplify data access with Download Centre, our new central hub for seamlessly exporting essential care data.
Service efficiency
February 8, 2024

How to improve communication with service users

Mark Topps shares 5 tips to help social care teams improve communication with their service users, and the different types of circumstances to consider.
Staff productivity
February 1, 2024

How to effectively track and manage behaviour decline in service users

Mark Topps shares how to track and manage behaviour and cognitive decline in service users, with tips on tackling funding challenges and seeking extra support.
Service efficiency
January 25, 2024

Best way to set service user goals using Outcomes and Goals

Discover the best way to set effective person-centred goals and track your service users’ progress with Log my Care’s Outcomes and goals feature.
Going digital
January 18, 2024

Goal setting for service users: Paper vs digital

Mark Topps explores how care providers can best set service user goals, and discusses the pros and cons of paper vs digital care records.
Regulatory compliance
January 11, 2024

Why evidencing goals is important for the CQC

Mark Topps discusses why evidencing service user goals is important for CQC inspections, how to track progress, and how to get service users involved.
Regulatory compliance
January 4, 2024

How will the CQC’s new framework impact learning disability providers?

Mark Topps explores how the CQC's new single assessment framework will impact learning disability care providers, with tips on how these services can prepare.
Service efficiency
December 22, 2023

Tips for succession planning in social care

Mark Topps discusses the importance of succession planning in social care, and shares practical tips for applying it successfully to nurture and develop talent.
Case studies
December 21, 2023

How Moorville Residential used Log my Care to evidence service user progress

Learning disability provider, Moorville Residential, shares why Log my Care was the best choice for their less tech-savvy staff, and how they were able to better evidence progress for their service users.
Service efficiency
December 14, 2023

How to successfully navigate the holiday season in social care

Mark Topps shares tips on how to ensure staff stay prepared to best support service users over the holiday season and continue progressing with their goals.
Going digital
December 11, 2023

Log my Care vs Person Centred Software: Which is the best care management platform for your service users?

Log my Care is a Person Centred Software (PCS) alternative that helps improve care delivery across your service.
Case studies
November 30, 2023

Why BIRA Care Homes chose Log my Care

Nursing home, BIRA Care Homes, shares why Log my Care was the best choice to help their team save time and transform their service efficiency in 6 months.
Going digital
November 30, 2023

What are the benefits of a digital care management system?

Mark Topps discusses the benefits of moving to a digital care management system and shares his advice and tips for going from paper to digital.
Service efficiency
November 22, 2023

Safeguarding in social care: How to support vulnerable people

For National Safeguarding Adults Week 2023, Mark Topps takes a look at its role in social care and how care professionals can stay vigilant for clients.
Staff productivity
November 21, 2023

Staff retention in social care: 10 tips to improve employee turnover

Mark Topps shares 10 tips to improving staff retention in social care, and how they can increase employee engagement to reduce turnover rates in a care service.
Going digital
November 7, 2023

Log my Care vs Nourish Care: Which is the best care management software for your service users?

Log my Care is a Nourish Care alternative that helps improve person-centred care across your care service.
Staff productivity
October 31, 2023

7 tips to support staff effectively in health and social care

Mark Topps discusses 7 tips on how to support staff effectively in health and social care, with employee retention and well-being in mind.
Service efficiency
October 19, 2023

8 ways to improve efficiency in your care service

Mark Topps shares 8 effective tips to enhance team efficiency in health and social care, to improve productivity and create a sustainable, modern care service.
October 16, 2023

Care Show Birmingham 2023 round-up

Mark Topps shares his experience of the 2023 Care Show Birmingham, where he also joined Log my Care's CEO, Sam Hussain, for a panel discussion on CQC changes.
Regulatory compliance
October 12, 2023

13 steps to take if you fail a CQC inspection

Mark Topps explains what to do if you fail a CQC inspection in 13 steps, with advice on how to contest a CQC outcome that might be inaccurate.
Staff productivity
October 5, 2023

How to manage service users with challenging behaviour

Mark Topps discusses how to deal with challenging behaviour in adult social care settings, and shares 10 tips to managing service users and their relatives.
Product updates
October 4, 2023

Data-driven decisions with monitoring reports

Monitoring Reports is designed to empower care managers with data-driven insights. Identify trends, customise reports, and deliver targeted care for enhanced efficiency. Stay ahead in care management with Log my Care.
Regulatory compliance
September 29, 2023

CQC single assessment framework: Frequently asked questions

Get the answers to 7 of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the CQC's new single assessment framework.
Service efficiency
September 28, 2023

Overcoming the challenges of end of life care

Mark Topps explores some of the challenges in end of life and palliative care, with tips on how to improve the process within your services.
Regulatory compliance
September 27, 2023

What questions do CQC ask care staff?

Mark Topps shares the different types of questions that the CQC ask care staff and managers, to help you stay informed and prepare ahead of inspections.
Service efficiency
September 26, 2023

Encouraging effective communication in social care

Mark Topps discusses the importance of effective communication in health and social care and how to promote it – with 10 tips from industry professionals.
Regulatory compliance
September 26, 2023

What happens if you fail a CQC inspection?

Mark Topps breaks down what to do if you fail a CQC inspection, the impact of a poor rating, and how to improve Requires Improvement or Inadequate ratings.
Service efficiency
September 21, 2023

Download our free Body Mass Index (BMI) risk assessment template

Standardise your current risk assessment processes with our free templates. Use our BMI risk assessment template to calculate an individual’s BMI and determine potential risks. Download now for free!
Service efficiency
September 21, 2023

Download our free Waterlow risk assessment template

Standardise your current risk assessment processes with our free templates. Use our Waterlow risk assessment template to evaluate the risk of an individual developing pressure ulcers and to improve care. Download now for free!
Service efficiency
September 21, 2023

Download our free Manual handling risk assessment template

Standardise your current risk assessment processes with our free templates. Use our Manual handling (or moving and handling) risk assessment template to assess a client’s physical capabilities and limitations, and evaluate your environment. Download now for free!
Regulatory compliance
September 20, 2023

Download our free CQC inspection checklist

Download our free 10-step CQC inspection checklist to help you evidence care delivery and prepare for audits, in line with the 2023 new inspection framework.
Regulatory compliance
September 20, 2023

Download our free overview of the CQC's new single assessment framework

Download our free PDF overview of the CQC's single assessment framework to prepare for the new inspection process and stay compliant.
Product updates
September 13, 2023

Noticeboard: your path to seamless care communication and collaboration

We are proud to introduce our latest feature, the Noticeboard, designed to streamline communication and collaboration within care teams.
Regulatory compliance
August 17, 2023

How to prepare for a CQC inspection

Preparing for a CQC inspection? Mark Topps shares 8 tips to getting regulator ready, discusses the new CQC single assessment framework, and more 2023 changes.
Service efficiency
August 16, 2023

20+ Social Care Statistics for 2023: Employee Retention, Digital Transformation and Key Trends

Adult social care statistics in the UK for 2023, focusing on employee retention, digital transformation, key trends and the future of care.
Service efficiency
July 26, 2023

Examples of risk assessments in social care (with templates)

Not sure how to do a risk assessment in social care? Download our free templates with 3 examples of different types of risk assessments in health and social care.
Product updates
July 19, 2023

Enhancing Care Management with To-Do's Daily Dashboard

At Log my Care, we believe in continuously improving our services to meet the needs of care providers like you. We are excited to announce the first of many improvements: the revamped To-Do's daily dashboard. This enhanced feature is designed to streamline your workflow, boost productivity, and provide a more organised approach to managing tasks and responsibilities.
Service efficiency
July 14, 2023

6 ways to improve your data and cyber security in social care

Mark Topps explains the importance of improving your data and cyber security in adult social care, with six tips to protecting personal information.
Product updates
July 12, 2023

Safeguard sensitive care data with Device Access Control

With Device Access Control you can now monitor and manage who has access to care data.
Service efficiency
July 5, 2023

5 benefits of social care consultancies

Mark Topps goes over what social care consultancies are, their importance in the sector, and five benefits care providers can take advantage of when hiring one.
Staff productivity
June 30, 2023

How to make the most of having volunteers in social care

Mark Topps discusses the role and impact of having volunteers in social care, following the government's plan to extend the NHS Volunteer Responders Programme.
Staff productivity
June 21, 2023

Promoting diversity and inclusion in social care

Mark Topps discusses the importance of diversity and inclusion in social care, and how to successfully promote it in the workplace.

What Good looks like: How to deliver good quality care in 2023 (with examples)

Mark Topps breaks down how to deliver quality care in line with the government's latest What Good Looks Like Framework, with examples from care providers.
Staff productivity
June 5, 2023

Carers Week: Understanding the role of unpaid carers in society

To spotlight those caring for society's most vulnerable without pay, social care expert Mark Topps discusses the impact of unpaid caring and ways to offer support.
Staff productivity
May 31, 2023

6 approaches to driving cultural change

Mark Topps recommends six approaches to tackle cultural change to improve employee engagement, increase productivity, and create a better work environment.
Staff productivity
May 22, 2023

Vocation vs. job: Does a career in care have to be your calling?

Mark Topps discusses the pros and cons of having 'just a job' rather than a vocation in the care industry, and the difference between them both.
Staff productivity
May 12, 2023

Creating an excellent induction experience for Registered Managers

Mark Topps shares his top tips on creating an excellent plan induction plan for Registered Managers, and ways to continue developing post-induction.

Why learning is the real goal of goal setting

Mark Topps reflects on the best benefits of goal setting, and how it can improve outcomes for the people you support, your teams and for yourself.
Staff productivity
April 28, 2023

How to create a Goal Setting strategy

Mark Topps shares his top tips for creating an effective goal setting strategy without losing motivation.
April 28, 2023

Health Plus Care 2023 round-up

Mark Topps shares his experience of the two-day, 2023 Health Plus Care event at ExCel London.
Staff productivity
April 21, 2023

How to effectively onboard new staff in your care service

Mark Topps explores some of the key steps for successfully onboarding new staff in your care service.
April 19, 2023

Come see us at the Residential and Home Care Show

We’re looking forward to exhibiting at the Residential & Home Care Show, part of Health Plus Care, in ExCel, London on Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 April.
Service efficiency
April 14, 2023

Preventing closed cultures in care services

This week Mark Topps takes a deep dive into a topic that's been lurking in the shadows of care services: closed cultures. This article explores the harmful effects of closed cultures and shares strategies to prevent them.
Going digital
April 6, 2023

Meeting the 2024 digital deadline

Mark Topps looks at the reasons for moving to a digital model and how you can ensure your service is ready for the March 2024 deadline.
Going digital
April 5, 2023

How to access funding to go from paper to digital

NHSX is providing support to help digitise social care. Here’s our simple guide to getting that grant
Going digital
April 5, 2023

Top tips for reducing your paperwork

Record keeping in health and social care is a must for social care teams.
Going digital
April 5, 2023

A care home manager’s guide: the benefits of moving from paper to digital

Moving from pen and paper note taking to a digital system doesn’t need to be daunting. Our guide for care home managers shows you how.
Going digital
April 5, 2023

A care home owner’s guide: moving from paper to digital

Moving from pen and paper note taking to a digital system doesn’t need to be daunting. Our guide for care home owners shows you how.
Staff productivity
April 5, 2023

Why carers are leaving the sector

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) carried out a snap poll of providers late last year to gauge current views on workforce challenges.
Going digital
April 5, 2023

How going digital can help providers recruit and retain staff

How going digital can help care providers recruit and retain staff
Service efficiency
March 31, 2023

The duty of candour: How to be open and transparent with the people you support

Mark Topps on the duty of candour – what it is and the steps to fostering a culture of transparency in your care service.
Service efficiency
March 23, 2023

Utilising data to inform decisions in your care service

Mark Topps takes us through data-based decision-making – the benefits, how to get started and using it to make a positive change in your service.
Staff productivity
March 17, 2023

Motivating and empowering your team

Workforce has the biggest impact on whether your services survive and thrive. Mark Topps reflects on how to motivate and empower teams.
Staff productivity
March 17, 2023

The impact of staff training in social care

Explore the vital role of training and monitoring in ensuring service compliance and staff retention.
March 16, 2023

Come see us at UK Care Week

Visit us at stand E60 to demo our platform for outstanding care management.
Service efficiency
March 10, 2023

Make Outstanding more than a rating with staff training

Want to go above and beyond with staff training? Mark Topps shares advice for care providers who want to make Outstanding more than a rating.
Product updates
March 9, 2023

We’ve joined forces with PainChek® to support people who can’t verbalise their pain

We’ve joined forces with PainChek®, to enable care providers to improve their care delivery based on data-driven pain management.
Product updates
March 8, 2023

Introducing new needs and skills features

Are you fed up with using clunky excel sheets to track your staff’s qualifications? You’ll be happy to learn that you can now effortlessly record your team’s skills directly in Log my Care.
Staff productivity
March 3, 2023

Leadership skills needed in social care in 2023

In this blog, Mark Topps takes a deep dive into leadership. What makes you a leader and what skills do leaders need in 2023?
Staff productivity
February 24, 2023

Is flexible working possible in social care?

Mark Topps explores flexible working in social care. Is it possible and if not, what needs to change to make it a reality?
Staff productivity
February 17, 2023

Surviving and thriving during a recruitment crisis

Mark Topps looks at the current recruitment trends and how we can survive and thrive despite the challenges in the employment market.
Case studies
February 15, 2023

Evidencing care made easy

Michael Prior, Clinical Care Manager at Capital Staffing Services, chatted with us about their experience using our digital care management platform over the last two months.
Case studies
February 15, 2023

How Care TaylorMade’s CQC rating went from Good to Outstanding with Log my Care

Supported living service, Care TaylorMade, shares how implementing Log my Care helped them achieve an Outstanding CQC rating, and why Log my Care was the right system after being paper-based.
Going digital
February 10, 2023

Thinking about going digital? Here's what you need to consider

Thinking about going digital? Mark Topps shares the things you need to consider before introducing a digital system into your care service.

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Tools & Guides

Access our free tools, including our Care Quality Commission (CQC) provider information return (PIR), liberty protections safeguards (LPS) and our advance care planning guides.
Webinars
December 3, 2024

Using smarter rostering for efficient care operations | Live webinar

Join us on Tuesday 3rd December for a 30-minute webinar for a demo of Log my Care’s new Rostering add-on, showing how digital rostering can unlock more economical and efficient care operations.
Webinars
November 21, 2024

Drive positive outcomes: Tips for effective goal-setting in care | Live webinar

Join us on Thursday 21st November at 12:00 pm, for a focused 30-minute webinar where you'll learn how to create effective goal-setting processes to ensure service users’ goals become a reality.
E-books & guides
November 11, 2024

The smart guide to digital rostering

This e-book is packed with insights for care teams and rota managers, on how digital rostering systems can simplify scheduling and improve care continuity, to deliver better care.