Category: Blog

How care technology can enable better service delivery

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Utilising care technology to improve the delivery of home care Technological advancements. Digital transformation. Software solutions. No matter the description, the outcome remains the same – technology is advancing, and so are we. Pixels to peak As the creators and users of such technology, we as humans are finding more methods to make our lives… Read more »

How much is staffing costing your home care business?

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The cost of recruitment in home care One of the biggest expenses in any business is its staff, with a particular pinch point being the recruitment of new staff, especially when it’s driven by a high turnover rate. The care industry is no exception, with the recent Care Association Alliance Social Work Study revealing that… Read more »

Staying compliant in the care industry

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The social care industry is a high-risk environment with a number of compliance regulations that must be adhered to. The safety of your carer and service user is paramount, so we have put together some tips on how going digital with your home care business can help you become more compliant. As most businesses, even… Read more »

Redditch software leader, Unique IQ, set for international expansion following Midven investment (PR)

Birmingham – 27 November 2018 – Unique IQ, an innovative software provider serving the health, social care and cleaning sectors, has secured a significant investment from leading venture capital firm Midven, which was recently appointed to manage the £35m equity portion of the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF). Unique IQ, which was founded in 2003 with an aim to… Read more »

We’re LaingBuisson 2018 Finalists …

UNIQUE IQ FINALISTS FOR PRESTIGIOUS TECHNOLOGY AWARD The team at Unique IQ are delighted to announce that we have been hand-picked as one of five finalists for the ‘Innovation in Technology’ category of the LaingBuisson awards. The LaingBuisson awards, also known as ‘The Oscars of Health and Social Care’ showcases the best of the best… Read more »

Tasks, Actions and Medications with IQ:timecard

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We have launched ‘Tasks, Actions and Medications’ to our IQ:timecard mobile app. Before an employee arrives at a scheduled appointment you are able to set them a list of tasks to complete from either your IQ:careplanner or IQ:timecard account. These will then be sent directly to the employees IQ:timecard mobile app for them to browse… Read more »

Top tips for winning that commercial cleaning contract

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Our intelligent time and attendance software helps many businesses across the UK to manage their remote workforces. We are proud to name lots of great contract cleaning companies amongst those that we help on a daily basis. As an industry that relies on regular contracts, we understand how important it is for a cleaning business… Read more »

Public Sector VS Private Sector on Sick Leave

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New figures released by the CIPD have revealed that workers in the public sector take more sick leave than private sector workers. There is a difference in the number of average sick days taken per year – 7.9 days in the public sector compared to 5.5 days in the private sector. Along with recent strikes… Read more »

Zero Hours Contracts – An Analysis

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We’ve all heard plenty about the infamous ‘zero hours’ contracts over the last few weeks – but what exactly are they, and how do they affect the home care industry? First, let’s get a quick definition of these contracts. ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) defines them as: “The term ‘zero hours’ is generally understood… Read more »