CMM – OFF THE PAGE

CMM OFF THE PAGE is a podcast brought to you by CMM magazine. The podcast is hosted by respected leaders in the social care sector, alongside CMM’s editorial team, and is essential listening for all decision-makers working in the sector. Guest speakers will equip listeners with take-home advice developed from learned experience having overcome the very problems we strive to solve in each episode. Topics include everything from legal challenges, and recruitment strategies, to supporting workforce wellbeing and technology innovations. CMM – OFF THE PAGE adds to CMM’s portfolio of content, which already delivers daily news, blogs, a monthly magazine and CMM Insight events. Subscription is FREE and the podcast is available to watch via the CMM Website and to listen to via Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Follow CMM on Twitter for updates @cmm_magazine

How does social care fit in to the 10 Year Health Plan

August 4, 2025

The second season of CMM OFF THE PAGE returns with everything you need to know about how adult social care fits in to the 10 Year Health Plan, alongside commentary concerning the recent Spending Review.  This episode was co-hosted by Nadra Ahmed CBE, Executive Co-Chairman at the National Care Association Read the full article…

Care Choices

Episode Sponsor

Care Choices is a multi-media publisher, event organiser and podcast producer. Working alongside industry governing bodies, local authorities and care providers, they publish impartial information for people looking for care, their families, or carers.

Website: https://www.carechoices.co.uk/

Address: 3, Valley Court Offices, Lower Rd, Croydon, Nr Royston SG8 0HF

Telephone: 01223 207770

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Everything you need to know about the care quality commission’s (cqc’s) single assessment framework (saf)

October 25, 2024

The second season of CMM OFF THE PAGE continues with everything you need to know about the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) single assessment framework (SAF), as the regulator continues to dominate social care headlines.   This episode was co-hosted by Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive at Care England, and Philippa Read the full article…

Hempsons

Episode Sponsor

Hempsons is an award-winning law firm committed to the health, social care and charity sectors, with a dedicated national team of experts across five offices in the UK. They can support and advise providers in relation to all aspects of their business activity, including CQC regulatory issues, employment law, coroner’s inquests and safeguarding concerns.

Website: https://www.hempsons.co.uk/

Telephone: 01423 724056

Email: [email protected]


What does the general election outcome mean for social care?

September 3, 2024

The second season of CMM OFF THE PAGE continues with a topical discussion about the outcome of the general election, in which the Labour Party formed a new Government, and its numerous implications for the social care sector.   This episode was co-hosted by Professor Vic Rayner OBE, Chief Executive Officer Read the full article…

Care Choices

Episode Sponsor

Care Choices is a multi-media publisher, event organiser and podcast producer. Working alongside industry governing bodies, local authorities and care providers, they publish impartial information for people looking for care, their families, or carers.

Website: https://www.carechoices.co.uk/

Address: 3, Valley Court Offices, Lower Rd, Croydon, Nr Royston SG8 0HF

Telephone: 01223 207770

Email: [email protected]


The next steps in digitising social care

May 16, 2024

Our new season of CMM OFF THE PAGE kicks off with an important and timely discussion, as we are joined by Liz Jones, Policy Director, The National Care Forum, Beverly Futtit, Digital Transformation Lead, The National Care Forum, and Hannah Groombridge, Head of Healthcare Engagement, Person Centred Software, to explore Read the full article…

Person Centred Software

Episode Sponsor

Person Centred Software offers a Connected Care Platform with a focus on improving the lives of people in social care and solving real problems in a way that really works.

Website: https://personcentredsoftware.com/ 

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Telephone: 01483 357657

Email: [email protected]


Supporting the wellbeing of the homecare workforce

February 23, 2024

In this episode, we hear from Dr Jane Townson OBE, Chief Executive of the Homecare Association, Sharon Lowrie, Chief Executive of Be Caring, and David Glover, Chief Executive of Caremark. Together they explore ways to create an environment where care workers feel valued, drawing on personal anecdotes and discussing how Read the full article…

OneTouch

Episode Sponsor

OneTouch is a market leading care management system that works alongside your carers to enable the best provision of care. It is an innovative single system, on a single platform that manages the operational needs of care providers.

Website: https://contact.onetouchhealth.net

Address: OneTouch, Office 25, Bizspace Business Centre,  Bow Bridge Close, Rotherham, S60 1BY

Telephone: 0161 509 2309

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Understanding workforce data – How care providers can effectively interpret data to strengthen service delivery

November 23, 2023

In this episode Oonagh Smyth, Chief Executive of Skills for Care, takes us through the details of Skills for Care’s The State of the Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce in England report, which reveals demographic trends in the sector and five key variables on what providers need to consider Read the full article…

Moneypenny

Episode Sponsor

As the UK’s #1 provider, Moneypenny is the leader in outsourced calls, live chat and more. Their 45-strong specialist healthcare team is dedicated to looking after calls and chats for the health & care sector, including leading care home networks and providers.

Website: https://www.moneypenny.com/uk/

Address: Western Gateway, Wrexham, LL13 7ZB

Telephone: 0333 202 1005

Email: [email protected]


The future of technology in social care

October 11, 2023

In this episode of CMM OFF THE PAGE, Professor Vic Rayner OBE, Chief Executive of National Care Forum (NCF), reviews the Government’s commitment to technology in social care, explains the role technology can play in supporting the social care workforce, comments on why the UK care sector must keep pace Read the full article…

Moneypenny

Episode Sponsor

As the UK’s #1 provider, Moneypenny is the leader in outsourced calls, live chat and more. Their 45-strong specialist healthcare team is dedicated to looking after calls and chats for the health & care sector, including leading care home networks and providers.

Website: https://www.moneypenny.com/uk/

Address: Western Gateway, Wrexham, LL13 7ZB

Telephone: 0333 202 1005

Email: [email protected]


Best practice in supporting people with dementia

September 14, 2023

This episode of CMM OFF THE PAGE explores how collaboration and person-centered care are integral to supporting people living with dementia whilst placing innovation at the heart of provision. This month’s guests also highlight the importance of community, opportunities to maintain social connections and looking for ways that care providers Read the full article…

Phoenix Specialist Risk Solutions

Episode Sponsor

Phoenix is an insurance broker and works with care businesses across the UK. With extensive experience and an in-depth understanding of the care sector, Phoenix can provide solutions and support for all your insurance needs.

Website: https://www.phoenixsrs.co.uk/

Address: One,1 Coldbath Square, Farringdon, London, EC1R 5HL Office

Telephone: +44 (0)1273 977221

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How care providers can excel in leadership

August 2, 2023

Why good leadership is crucial to creating the right culture in a care setting In this month’s podcast episode, Co-host Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive of Care England, explains the difference between leadership and management and highlights why it’s essential that every member of the workforce has a clear Read the full article…

Care Choices

Episode Sponsor

Care Choices is a multi-media publisher, event organiser and podcast producer. Working alongside industry governing bodies, local authorities and care providers, they publish impartial information for people looking for care, their families, or carers.

Website: https://www.carechoices.co.uk

Address: 3, Valley Court Offices, Lower Rd, Croydon, Nr Royston SG8 0HF

Telephone: 01223 207770

Email: [email protected]


How homecare providers can work effectively with local authorities

July 7, 2023

Solutions and best practice to support homecare providers In this episode, Dr Jane Townson OBE, Chief Executive of the Homecare Association updates on council fee rates, explaining how they differ across the country and delves into the challenges around length of homecare visits. Simon Osborne, Director of Quality, ‘In Home’ Read the full article…

The Care Workers' Charity

Episode Sponsor

The Care Workers’ Charity support care workers through times of crisis by supplying financial support, signposting to resources and providing access to services.  Since 2020 they have supported over 9000 care workers with over £5m of grants.

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