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Notes on technology and everyday care
Practical guides on care management software, digital social care records, CQC evidence, care notes and responsible AI for UK adult and children’s social care.
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Recording in children’s homes: writing records a young person could read
How to write daily logs and records in children’s homes that are factual, respectful and useful, and why young people may one day read what you write.
· 7 min read - Practice
Better shift handovers in care: what the next team needs to know
A practical guide to shift handovers in UK social care: what to include, common gaps and how to make sure important information reaches the next team.
· 6 min read - Guides
Moving from paper to digital care records: a practical guide for providers
How UK care providers can plan a move from paper to digital social care records: preparing your team, migrating information and avoiding common pitfalls.
· 7 min read - Sector
Why recording time matters for the UK care workforce
Care worker turnover remains high. How faster recording, clearer handovers and less admin can support care teams, and how Pelp Staff is being designed.
· 8 min read - Guides
CQC evidence should come from everyday care records
How CQC’s assessment framework uses evidence, why inspection preparation should not be a separate paperwork project, and how everyday records can help.
· 8 min read - Perspectives
Family updates that build trust in UK care
Families want regular updates, yet many do not receive them. What families ask for, where privacy boundaries matter and how Pelp Family is being designed.
· 7 min read - Guides
How to choose care management software for UK social care
A practical guide for UK care providers comparing care management software: what to look for, what to ask suppliers and what to be cautious about.
· 7 min read - Practice
Writing better daily care notes: a practical guide for support workers
How to write clear, factual and person-centred daily care notes in UK social care, with examples of what to include and common mistakes to avoid.
· 6 min read - Perspectives
AI in social care: where it helps, and where people must decide
How AI can support care teams in UK social care, the risks to be aware of and why professional judgement must stay in charge.
· 6 min read