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Electronic Care Plans: Everything you need to know

In the dynamic landscape of domiciliary care in the UK, the adoption of technology has been a game-changer. Electronic Care Plans have emerged as a pivotal innovation in this sector, revolutionising the way care is provided to individuals in their own homes. 

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The birdie nest

Learn more about who Birdie are as a team, and what makes them tick (or flap, if we're sticking with a bird theme...)

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Care Industry news

Your one stop destination for the latest news and events across the homecare Industry.

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Inspire families

Simple, authentic ways homecare businesses have found to support the families of care recipients and provide peace of mind.

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Support your carers

Everything you need to help your care professionals win...from simple care planning, to mental health support and staff retention tips.

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Deliver amazing care

Person-centred care guidance, personalised care example plans and practical tools to help make your care outstanding everyday.

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Streamline-day-to-day

Discover the top reviewed home healthcare technology, rostering platforms, care planning tools and more!

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Grow your business

The latest how to’s and insights around homecare business recruitment, expansion and franchising from top industry experts.

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No matter where you are in the world, discover practical guides, expert insights and useful tools to help you and your homecare business deliver only the highest standards of care.

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The birdie nest

What's new at Birdie: September 2023

We've been working on lots of exciting features this month, including added flexibility when scheduling medications, requiring outcomes for all visit tasks and the ability to add visit-specific fees.

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Operations

Best eMar Software

What are the 9 best eMar software for homecare and domiciliary care providers in the UK? Find out in this article!

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Growth and recruitment

Care Worker Skills: Ensuring Quality Domiciliary Care in the UK

To deliver high-quality care, care workers must possess a unique set of skills that go beyond medical expertise. We explore the essential skills every care worker should possess, the impact of communication skills, emotional intelligence, and empathy, and ways in which care workers can continuously improve their skill set. 

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Care planning

What Is The Purpose of A Care Plan?

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the importance of individualised care cannot be overstated, it's a field where the focus is not just on treating ailments but on enhancing the overall well-being and quality of life of patients in the comfort of their homes. 

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Operations

Risk Assessment in Health and Social Care

Safeguarding the well-being of vulnerable individuals is of paramount importance. One of the key tools employed to ensure the safety and quality of care provided is implementing and conducting effective risk assessments. 

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Care planning

Patient Outcomes: What you need to know

Comprehending patient outcomes holds paramount importance for delivering the highest quality of care.‍ This article explores patient outcomes in-depth, addressing what they entail, the metrics employed for measurement, strategies for enhancement, and the intimate connection between person-centered care and patient outcomes. 

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Partner stories'

Find out more about how Birdie works from the people who know best.

What makes Walfinch one of the most popular choices for homecare franchisees?

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A year on: Reed’s personalised home-health technology journey

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F‍ind out how Caring Forever made medication management simple

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How CHD Care at Home improved their CQC rating with easy-to-use technology

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How Christies Care found onboarding 500+ active carers onto Birdie

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Find out why Alina Homecare consistently feature among top 20 homecare businesses in the UK

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How Prioritising People’s Lives support their carers' wellbeing with Birdie

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How CHD Care at Home delivers care that family members love

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How Key 2 Care reduced their response time to just 5 minutes

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How Key 2 Care delivers person-centred care to over 400 service users

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