Category: Blog

2021: A year in review with Unique IQ

Unique IQ team at a 2021 exhibition

Our story our 2021 As 2021 ends, we’re reflecting on some of the milestones that punctuated our year. From new initiatives that have helped us strengthen our team to the massive leaps we have made in our products – it’s been an amazing year at Unique IQ. Starting the year off by looking after our… Read more »

Celebrating success at the Care Sector Supplier Awards

David Lynes collects a Care Sector Supplier Award at awards ceremony

We’re honoured and humbled to announce that Unique IQ has won the best ‘Management Software’ at the Care Sector Supplier Awards 2021. The Care Sector Awards, which celebrate the best suppliers in the care sector, took place on Friday 19th November at The Hurlington Club in London and was attended by care sector suppliers vying… Read more »

Improving cyber security in home care organisations

A person works on laptop to improve cyber security measures

As we move closer to a more connected future, technology is fast becoming a crucial part of the planning and delivery of health and social care – enabling faster information sharing and ensuring that care is more person-centred than ever before.  And while digitisation has brought countless benefits to care planning with features like electronic… Read more »

Unique IQ receives SEVENTH award nomination

Trophy and gold starts on midnight blue background

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

Unique IQ's 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

Care data as shown in a data dashboard

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

Business woman plots project on a wipe board

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

Lady working on payroll on her laptop

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 »