WHAT’S NEW? NCF ANNOUNCES ELECTION OF
NEW BOARD MEMBERS The National Care Forum (NCF), association for not-for-profit social care, has announced the appointment of two new board members at its Annual General Meeting.
Professor Vic Rayner OBE, Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are very pleased to welcome, and congratulate Rachael Dodgson, Chief Executive of Dimensions, and Jim Kane, Chief Executive Officer of Community Integrated Care, who have been elected to our board. We also congratulate Sarah Clarke-Kuehn, Chief Operating Officer of Sanctuary, and Dan Hayes, Chief Executive of The Orders of St John Care Trust, on their re-election to the board. The expertise and breadth of knowledge of these new board members, combined with the continued commitment and support provided by the existing board will further equip NCF to represent not-for-profit care provision at a time when our members, and the wider adult social care sector, are under continued strain.
“We extend our sincere thanks to Marianne Wanstall, Chief Executive of Brendoncare, and Rachel Jones, Director of Care and Housing Services at Jewish Care, for their many years of support as they step down from the board.
The new board members, and re-elected members join the existing board comprising Andy Cole of Royal Star & Garter,
Rachael Dodgson
Jim Kane
Maxine Espley of Green Square Accord, Oona Goldsworthy of Brunelcare, Brian James of Cedarmore Housing Association, Rob Martin of Anchor Hanover, Maria Mills of Active Prospects, Martin Rix of Belong and Alison Waller of Corserv Care.
NCF also published its 2023-24 Impact Report, outlining the various activities and influence NCF has brought on behalf of its members over the last year. The impact report highlights the significant efforts of the NCF team, Board and members during 2023 and 2024. Download the Impact Report here.
https://www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Impact-Report-2023-2024.pdf www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/ncf-board-members
The new IP telephones from GHM Care bypass the need for a physical telephone line and instead use the internet to make and receive calls.
Residents can access rolling 30-day contracts for the first time ever, get free calls and the big button phones arrive fully configured by GHM Care.
Care homes don’t pay anything for the service and can offer the new service to residents without worrying about cabling or structural work. Homes just need to provide a power supply and WiFi connection for the phones to work.
Residents and their families are able to order handsets directly, removing any admin or maintenance for the care home.
Neil McManus, Managing Director of GHM Care, said: “Traditional landlines for residents are oſten expensive with minimum contract lengths of 12 months. This has long been an issue for residents and their families. So, we’ve developed a solution that capitalises on the latest digital technologies to deliver a better solution for both residents and care homes.
NEW RESIDENT TELEPHONE
SERVICE FOR CARE HOMES GHM Care has launched a new resident telephone service that not only future-proofs residents for the Analogue Switch Off but uses the latest in digital technology to avoid cabling and unpopular long-term contracts.
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“Residents and their families are really appreciating how easy the handsets are to set up and use, as well as the freedom of short-term contracts.
“Care homes are delighted to finally have a solution where the day-to-day handling and installation doesn’t impact their buildings or resources, and they’re able to offer an even better service to residents.”
https://ghmcare.co.uk/Services/resident-telephones www.tomorrowscare.co.uk
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