Getting back to ‘normal’ post-COVID By David Lynes, CEO & Founder of Unique IQ This month has been all about getting back out there again. I have just taken part in a round-table discussion about our region’s vibrant tech landscape, hosted by Business & Innovation Magazine. In a lively debate, we talked about how companies… Read more »
Month: October 2021
New reports from the CQC & Skills for Care reinforce the vital role of adult social care
As we near the end of one of the most tumultuous years the care sector has ever experienced, two highly anticipated reports from the Care Quality Commission and Skills for Care lay bare the current challenges home care providers face. State of Care, an annual assessment of health and social care across England from the… Read more »
Unique IQ receives SEVENTH award nomination
The team at Unique IQ is celebrating a SEVENTH award nomination this autumn. The latest additions to the awards roll are two regional awards. Firstly, the West Midlands Tech Awards, which celebrate the people, businesses and organisations who are using digital innovation to drive positive change for the regional economy and its people. And secondly, the… Read more »
Shaping Unique IQ: Core values
Our core values help to create a template of what our business is about; creating a picture for clients to understand what we offer, how we approach the development of our products and client support, as well as how we manage team and individual performances. Read on to find out more and to gain an… Read more »
The ‘care data’ goldmine: revolutionising the care sector
According to a 2019 study by Care Improvement Associates, one of the hallmarks of ‘Outstanding’ home care organisations was continuous improvement. CQC reports of Outstanding-rated domiciliary care providers pointed to action plans, audits, systems and processes which clearly demonstrate a focus on continually improving care delivery. In October 2021 Mark Sutton, the CQC’s Chief Digital Officer… Read more »
How to find the right software provider for your business
So, you’ve decided to invest in a suitable software system and you should have already considered what you actually need it to do and how it will fit within your business. But what comes next? In this blog, we’ll look at some of the activities and strategies that you can try out in order to… Read more »
How incorrect payroll can damage your home care business
Payroll is an area in your business that can have large consequences when it goes wrong, without you even realising it. If there is an error in calculating pay, there can be many repercussions for your business. These include: How can incorrect payroll damage your business? Incorrect payroll can have significant consequences for a business,… Read more »
Managing software implementation in a home care business
As a supplier of technology, we’ve helped countless home care providers manage and coordinate software implementation. And we know that it’s not easy. From choosing the right software to finding the right partners, and to getting everyone in your organisation on board – it’s a long journey fraught with pitfalls. It can be especially hard… Read more »