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“Easy to use” shouldn’t be a throwaway phrase. Discover how Log my Care’s product design delivers clarity, speed, and confidence for carers—through real principles, purposeful UX, and user-driven improvements.

Discover what a good person centred care plan looks like, with a full example for someone with high support needs autism. Practical, proactive and CQC-aligned.

Learn what GP Connect is, how it works, and why it benefits social care. Discover features, security details, and how to get started.

Learn what digital care planning is, how it works, and the tools you'll need to deliver safer, more efficient, person-centred care across any setting.

Learn what a good staffing ratio in a care home looks like and how to create the perfect ratio to meet UK regulatory expectations and improve care quality.

Care home software does more than cut admin. It empowers teams, boosts morale and improves care by giving staff the tools they truly need. Find out how.

Hiring carers? This blog reveals the vital human qualities that matter most, and why getting them right is key to delivering great care.

Discover how Log my Care helps care providers save money, simplify care planning, and deliver real ROI with an intuitive, cost-effective platform.

Struggling with time and budget pressures? See how much your care service could save with our savings calculator built from real provider data.

Discover how care management software can boost your CQC rating by improving safety, efficiency, responsiveness, and compliance across your care home operations.

Boost care quality and staff satisfaction by improving company culture in your care home. Discover practical tips to create a compassionate, inclusive, and supportive workplace.

Discover the benefits of digitising care plans. From improving staff efficiency and compliance to enhancing personalisation and outcomes for care home residents.

Struggling with care home efficiency? Discover common operational issues like staffing, compliance & medication errors and how to solve them with smart tools.

Learn how to improve care data quality with better systems, staff training, and digital tools that improve accuracy, efficiency, and proactive care delivery.

Discover examples of proactive care that improve health outcomes, reduce costs, and support independence through early intervention and prevention strategies.

Set your new care home staff up for success with this essential onboarding checklist, covering training, policies, and key responsibilities from day one.

Check out our infographic on the key social care trends for 2025, featuring predictions and expert advice from professionals across CQC, HR, complex care, and technology. Stay informed and ahead of the curve with these insights!

Log my Care is now fully compliant with all 14 of the Digital Social Care Records (DSCR) standards set by the Assured Solutions List.

Discover strategies for setting annual goals in social care and how technology empowers person-centred care, ensures compliance, and improves outcomes.

Discover step-by-step guidance on buying a digital social care record, from identifying needs to choosing the right supplier and transitioning smoothly to digital.

Securing buy-in for digital care management software is key to a smooth transition. Follow our step-by-step guide to engage teams, build a business case, and transform care.

Log my Care secures 14th spot in the TechRound100 2024, the UK’s fastest-growing startup and tech news site, renowned for championing innovation and entrepreneurship since 2016.

Have some fun with festive goal setting this holiday season. Try baking, crafting, or exploring cultural traditions to inspire joy and meaningful connection.

Learn how Epilepsy Society seamlessly transitions from paper to Log my Care, boosting staff morale, streamlining operations, and enhancing care quality with an intuitive, adaptable digital platform that required no training and onboarded in just two weeks.

Discover the essentials of MAR charts for domiciliary care. Learn how to streamline medication management, ensuring safety and quality in care delivery.

Discover how technology is transforming Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans with real-time data, advanced analytics, and seamless team collaboration for better care outcomes.

Rostering is now person-centred! Working closely with a beta community, Log my Care launch a new Rostering add-on that meets the needs of rota managers and empowers more person-centred care outcomes.

Discover practical tips to empower individuals in health and social care settings, enhance autonomy, and improve care outcomes through personalised support and technology.

Discover top tips to improve your care rostering system with a focus on personalisation, real-time data, continuity, and simplicity for better care outcomes.

Discover how to evaluate social care software suppliers with our step-by-step guide, including tips on researching features, security, and booking demos.

Discover how Sahara Care transformed their care delivery with Log my Care’s intuitive digital system—boosting efficiency, compliance, and family involvement.

Mark Topps explores the "Transform" element of the Skills for Care Workforce Strategy, with actionable steps for social care providers to enhance services and prepare for future needs.

Don’t just log incidents—learn how to analyse them. Unlock the power of proactive care by turning data into actionable insights that improve outcomes.

Discover Part two of our series with Mark Topps on the Skills for Care Workforce Strategy. Learn key insights around 'Train' as Mark unpacks this strand, empowering you to level-up your team training.

Discover Part 1 of our series with Mark Topps on the Skills for Care Workforce Strategy. Learn key insights into 'Attract and Retain' as Mark unpacks this strand, empowering you to improve your recruitment and retention.

In person-centred care, the service user’s voice should be at the heart of care planning. In this blog, care expert, Mark Topps, shares ideas to more effectively include the service user’s voice in care planning.

Download your free PBS template and discover key tips from Mark Topps on how to successfully create a PBS plan in your organisation.

Discover how the CQC can transform from an outdated entity to an efficient regulator with data automation and technological advancements.

Learn how Log my Care’s PBS plan feature simplifies implementing Positive Behaviour Support, enhancing care for those with complex needs.

Anna Lawrence discusses the four principles of person-centred care and the vital importance they are in delivering quality social care for individuals.

Richard Weir shares examples of daily care notes and provides insight into how these can be a useful tool for supporting and evidencing service user care plans

Mark Topps shares tips on how to implement more compassionate hiring practices when hiring international team members in social care

Richard Weir provides an overview of the powerful Positive Behaviour Support framework, how it provides service users with a better quality of life, and the value it provides to carers in reducing incidents of behaviour that challenges.

Log my Care is now compliant with 12 of the Standards set out by the Digitising Social Care Programme, retaining our place as a DSCR Assured Supplier.

Check out our infographic to learn more about what to expect on your CQC inspection day and 10 key tips to help ensure success.

Check out our infographic to learn about the key activities that happen before a CQC inspection and 10 valuable tips to help you prepare effectively.

We’re delighted to announce that we've raised a further £3 million with our existing investor Mercia Ventures

In today’s increasingly digital care environments, many providers are asking "what is eMAR?", a question more relevant than ever. eMAR, or Electronic Medication Administration Record, is a digital upgrade to the traditional paper-based MAR charts used in care homes and home care services. While electronic care systems have existed for years, many providers were previously held back by high costs or hesitation around new technology. But that’s changing. As technology becomes more affordable and user-friendly, tools like eMAR are transforming medication management. eMar makes medication management in social care safer, more efficient, and easier to track in real-time.

Mark Topps discusses the importance of risk assessments in social care, and provides tips for how care teams can better reduce or mitigate risks.

Simplify data access with Download Centre, our new central hub for seamlessly exporting essential care data.

Mark Topps shares 5 tips to help social care teams improve communication with their service users, and the different types of circumstances to consider.

Mark Topps shares how to track and manage behaviour and cognitive decline in service users, with tips on tackling funding challenges and seeking extra support.

Discover the best way to set effective person-centred goals and track your service users’ progress with Log my Care’s Outcomes and goals feature.

Mark Topps explores how care providers can best set service user goals, and discusses the pros and cons of paper vs digital care records.

Mark Topps discusses why evidencing service user goals is important for CQC inspections, how to track progress, and how to get service users involved.

Mark Topps explores how the CQC's new single assessment framework will impact learning disability care providers, with tips on how these services can prepare.

Mark Topps discusses the importance of succession planning in social care, and shares practical tips for applying it successfully to nurture and develop talent.

Learning disability provider, Moorville Residential, shares why Log my Care was the best choice for their less tech-savvy staff, and how they were able to better evidence progress for their service users.

Mark Topps shares tips on how to ensure staff stay prepared to best support service users over the holiday season and continue progressing with their goals.

Log my Care is a Person Centred Software (PCS) alternative that helps improve care delivery across your service.

Mark Topps discusses the benefits of moving to a digital care management system and shares his advice and tips for going from paper to digital.

Nursing home, BIRA Care Homes, shares why Log my Care was the best choice to help their team save time and transform their service efficiency in 6 months.

For National Safeguarding Adults Week 2023, Mark Topps takes a look at its role in social care and how care professionals can stay vigilant for clients.

Mark Topps shares 10 tips to improving staff retention in social care, and how they can increase employee engagement to reduce turnover rates in a care service.

Log my Care is a Nourish Care alternative that helps improve person-centred care across your care service.

Mark Topps discusses 7 tips on how to support staff effectively in health and social care, with employee retention and well-being in mind.

Mark Topps shares 8 effective tips to enhance team efficiency in health and social care, to improve productivity and create a sustainable, modern care service.

Mark Topps shares his experience of the 2023 Care Show Birmingham, where he also joined Log my Care's CEO, Sam Hussain, for a panel discussion on CQC changes.

Mark Topps explains what to do if you fail a CQC inspection in 13 steps, with advice on how to contest a CQC outcome that might be inaccurate.

Mark Topps discusses how to deal with challenging behaviour in adult social care settings, and shares 10 tips to managing service users and their relatives.

Monitoring Reports is designed to empower care managers with data-driven insights. Identify trends, customise reports, and deliver targeted care for enhanced efficiency. Stay ahead in care management with Log my Care.

Get the answers to 7 of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the CQC's new single assessment framework.

Mark Topps explores some of the challenges in end of life and palliative care, with tips on how to improve the process within your services.

Mark Topps shares the different types of questions that the CQC ask care staff and managers, to help you stay informed and prepare ahead of inspections.

Mark Topps discusses the importance of effective communication in health and social care and how to promote it – with 10 tips from industry professionals.

Mark Topps breaks down what to do if you fail a CQC inspection, the impact of a poor rating, and how to improve Requires Improvement or Inadequate ratings.

Standardise your current risk assessment processes with our free templates. Use our BMI risk assessment template to calculate an individual’s BMI and determine potential risks. Download now for free!

Standardise your current risk assessment processes with our free templates. Use our Manual handling (or moving and handling) risk assessment template to assess a client’s physical capabilities and limitations, and evaluate your environment. Download now for free!

Standardise your current risk assessment processes with our free templates. Use our Waterlow risk assessment template to evaluate the risk of an individual developing pressure ulcers and to improve care. Download now for free!

Download our free 10-step CQC inspection checklist to help you evidence care delivery and prepare for audits, in line with the 2023 new inspection framework.

Download our free PDF overview of the CQC's single assessment framework to prepare for the new inspection process and stay compliant.

We are proud to introduce our latest feature, the Noticeboard, designed to streamline communication and collaboration within care teams.

Preparing for a CQC inspection? Mark Topps shares 8 tips to getting regulator ready, discusses the new CQC single assessment framework, and more 2023 changes.

Adult social care statistics in the UK for 2023, focusing on employee retention, digital transformation, key trends and the future of care.

Not sure how to do a risk assessment in social care? Download our free templates with 3 examples of different types of risk assessments in health and social care.

At Log my Care, we believe in continuously improving our services to meet the needs of care providers like you. We are excited to announce the first of many improvements: the revamped To-Do's daily dashboard. This enhanced feature is designed to streamline your workflow, boost productivity, and provide a more organised approach to managing tasks and responsibilities.

Mark Topps explains the importance of improving your data and cyber security in adult social care, with six tips to protecting personal information.

With Device Access Control you can now monitor and manage who has access to care data.

Mark Topps goes over what social care consultancies are, their importance in the sector, and five benefits care providers can take advantage of when hiring one.

Mark Topps discusses the role and impact of having volunteers in social care, following the government's plan to extend the NHS Volunteer Responders Programme.

Mark Topps discusses the importance of diversity and inclusion in social care, and how to successfully promote it in the workplace.

Mark Topps breaks down how to deliver quality care in line with the government's latest What Good Looks Like Framework, with examples from care providers.

To spotlight those caring for society's most vulnerable without pay, social care expert Mark Topps discusses the impact of unpaid caring and ways to offer support.

Mark Topps recommends six approaches to tackle cultural change to improve employee engagement, increase productivity, and create a better work environment.

Mark Topps discusses the pros and cons of having 'just a job' rather than a vocation in the care industry, and the difference between them both.

Mark Topps shares his top tips on creating an excellent plan induction plan for Registered Managers, and ways to continue developing post-induction.

Mark Topps reflects on the best benefits of goal setting, and how it can improve outcomes for the people you support, your teams and for yourself.

Mark Topps shares his experience of the two-day, 2023 Health Plus Care event at ExCel London.

Mark Topps shares his top tips for creating an effective goal setting strategy without losing motivation.

Mark Topps explores some of the key steps for successfully onboarding new staff in your care service.