Working in Care | 23 Ways to Make Your Job Easier With Our Spectrum Care Suppliers
Are you someone working in care who is looking for ways to make your job easier?
Look no further! Here at Spectrum Care, our team of care home owners hand-selects only the very best suppliers, ensuring that our members have access to fully vetted services and products at exclusive rates and prices.
Read on to discover the 23 ways our trusted suppliers can help those working in care to get the job done most efficiently and cost-effectively:
1) Cleaning & Care Supplies, Equipment & Servicing | Working in Care
For services and products to assist with cleaning, hygiene and medical matters, we have six suppliers who can help to reduce your workload.
Care Shop
A wide range of value-added services including complete interior design and fit-outs, decontamination and deep cleaning services, as well as air purification and odour elimination solutions
Blueleaf
A complete collection of care and nursing home products, across eleven categories such as consumables, cleaning chemicals, continence care, equipment, furniture and PPE
Diversey
A comprehensive sustainable range of products, services, and technologies to deliver the most effective, seamless, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions
OSKA
Specialist pressure care solutions for healthcare professionals
Gompels Healthcare
A collection of 3500+ products including disposable gloves, antibacterial sprays, stationery, First Aid kits, catering supplies and more
2) Clinical Waste | Working in Care
Within clinical waste management, we have two suppliers who can assist with commercial cleaning and collection.
PHS Group
The leading hygiene services and commercial cleaning services provider in the UK, Ireland and Spain
CWS
A clinical waste management, collection, recycling and disposal company
3) Consultants and Training Regulations | Working in Care
Five suppliers on our books provide trusted consultancy services and training opportunities, helping you to support your team’s career progression.
Croner-i
An online platform for care service professionals created by industry experts, covering all aspects of care including human resources and health & safety
Care4Quality
An industry-leading compliance organisation, established to assist both new and existing health and social care providers in becoming and maintaining compliance with the CQC, as well as some other health and social care regulators
Safe & Settled
A bespoke service to review, audit, analyse and find realistic solutions to meeting regulatory standards
Fulcrum
A consultancy providing support and guidance on CQC regulations, management issues and operational matters
Kieran & Lynch
VAT recovery specialists, assisting social care providers to recover VAT paid on costs they have incurred in providing care services to publicly funded clients
4) DBS Checks | Working in Care
When it comes to DBS and similar checks, we have one supplier who can help you to get the job done efficiently.
uCheck
An online DBS Check solution offering DBS, Right to Work, Identity and Adverse Credit Checks
5) Dementia Products | Working in Care
For supporting residents with dementia, we have a trusted supplier that we can recommend for providing purposeful play and serious games.
Tover
Serious games with a proven track record of positively influencing the quality of life of those facing cognitive challenges such as dementia
6) Digital Care Planning | Working in Care
There are two suppliers who our members can work with to optimise their care management and digital planning capabilities.
Person Centred Software
A suite of integrated solutions covering the full ecosystem of care management within social care
Nourish
A flexible digital care management software providing accurate notes, complete oversight of service and evidence of care
7) e-MARs | Working in Care
We have three suppliers of Electronic Medication Administration Record Systems (eMARs) in our consortium for you to choose from.
Camascope
A connected medicine management software streamlining care sector processes
Atlas.eMar
A market-leading eMAR, an alternative to paper-based MAR charts
MED e-care
A pioneering care technology company specialising in innovative eMAR for residents in a care home setting
8) Fire Systems and Risk Assessment | Working in Care
For fire safety systems and risk assessment services, members need look no further than our three trusted suppliers.
Churches Fire
A broad range of fire protection and security services for businesses across the UK
Safelincs
Fire safety products and services for commercial, public and industrial customers
9) Food and Dairy | Working in Care
Within food and dairy, we have a wide range of eight different suppliers on our books who can address your catering needs.
Bidfood
One of the UK’s leading wholesale distributors, offering a supply and distribution package, covering the fundamentals of ambient, frozen and chilled, as well as multiple specialist categories including fresh meat, catering supplies, catering equipment and beers, wines
Brakes
A wide range of products and services to help deliver consistent, nutritious, enjoyable food that truly enhances care home residents’ quality of life
Thomas Ridley
A total foodservice solution to the catering industry delivering a comprehensive range of chilled, ambient, frozen, professional hygiene and catering sundries
Creed
One of the UK’s leading independent family-owned and run foodservice wholesalers, who specialise in supplying an extensive range of multi-temperature products and services to all sectors
KDC Group
A range of milk and dairy foodservice produce to its wide customers base, from care homes to hospitals and private schools to manufacturers
Sussex & Surrey Dairy
A milk and dairy wholesale distributor supplying milk, cream, butter, spread, bread, yoghurt, cheese, juice and eggs
Kirby & West
A three-day-a-week delivery service with an extensive selection of drinks and food products
Plumbs’ Dairy
A supplier of fresh local milk and produce, as well as fresh breads, meats, fruit & vegetables, eggs and dairy, with a huge range for the pantry including chutneys, jams, honey and oils for cooking
10) Flooring and Carpets | Working in Care
For commercial flooring, we work with one supplier who can assist with supplying and fitting whichever flooring solution your care home might require.
Danfloor
Specialist manufacturers and suppliers of commercial carpets, offering contemporary flooring solutions with outstanding performance characteristics
11) Furniture | Working in Care
Similarly, we also have three suppliers on our books who can manufacture, deliver and fit soft furnishings and furniture for your establishment.
Barons
A leading manufacturer of contract furniture for the care industry, producing furniture that creates a welcoming place for residents, staff and visitors alike
Furncare
A specialist supplier of quality furniture and furnishings to the care sector, including residential, dementia, nursing, mental health and other care areas
Dayex
Made-to-order care home furniture and soft furnishings that can be delivered in just 5-10 working days
Pepe
Family owned company, established in the Cotswolds in 1988, design, manufacture and retail a range of quality wooden garden furniture.
12) General Waste and Recycling | Working in Care
When it comes to general waste and recycling, we have two suppliers who can help your care home to manage its waste economically and sustainably.
Biffa
A UK-based integrated waste management business, operating across the breadth of the waste management value chain, including the collection, treatment, processing and disposal of waste and recyclable materials
Suez
A provider of recycling and general waste collections, security shredding services and hazardous waste disposal, helping businesses manage their waste, increase their recycling, comply with relevant legislation and reduce their carbon footprint
13) Insurance and Legal | Working in Care
Within the insurance and legal sectors, we have six suppliers who can assist you with a range of services, from regulatory advice to risk management.
Bevan Brittan
A leading provider of legal and regulatory advisory services to businesses delivering and providing social care services within the UK
Simply Health
A provider of cost-effective, accessible, manageable health cash plans
Peninsula
The largest supplier of HR, employment law, health & safety advice and consultancy services in the UK
Premierline
A business insurance broker making professional recommendations based on clients’ unique insurance requirements
TL Dallas
One of the UK’s leading independent insurance broking and risk management companies
14) Kitchen Equipment, Laundry and Linen Providers | Working in Care
We have five suppliers of kitchen equipment, laundry and linen services in our consortium for you to choose from.
Fusion
A specialist in sales and service to commercial laundry and catering equipment
Decotex
A supplier of textile products, offering a pick, pack and despatch service to care homes all over the UK
Elis
A leading, national provider of workwear, linens and laundry services
Lockhart Catering Equipment
A huge range of tableware, kitchen equipment, barware and catering appliances
15) Nurse Call Systems and Compliance Testing | Working in Care
For nurse call systems and compliance testing, we have a trusted supplier that we can recommend for installation and maintenance
Courtney Thorne
Experts in Wireless Nurse Call Systems, particularly call bell systems for care homes
16) Sluice, Hoists and Lifts | Working in Care
There are three suppliers our members can work with to address all of their needs related to sluices, hoists and lifts.
DDC Dolphin
The only UK manufacturer able to offer the full range of sluice room products
Arjo
Specialista in products and solutions that ensure ergonomic patient handling, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the effective prevention of pressure ulcers and venous thromboembolism
Jackson Lifts
A provider of planned maintenance and repairs, including national 24/7 emergency call-outs, for lifts, escalators and cradles
17) Recruitment | Working in Care
If your care home is looking for support with recruitment, look no further than our three suppliers below.
Care First UK
Specialists in permanent recruitment for Care Home Managers, Deputy Managers, Clinical Leads, RGNs, RMNs, RNLDs, Care Team Leaders, Health Care Assistants, Support Workers, Activities Coordinators, Housekeeping & Catering Staff for healthcare providers
Knightsbridge Global
Specialists in recruiting overseas Registered Nurses and carers from across the EMEA and Asia for our UK clients
Vostek
A leading healthcare recruitment firm which specialises in the sourcing and recruitment of qualified and experienced healthcare staff for the private and public healthcare sectors from within the UK and across the world
IAS
The UK’s leading provider of corporate immigration services, specialising in relocating staff and businesses to the UK and overseas
18) Printing/Stationery and signage | Working in Care
Five suppliers on our books provide office supplies and businesses services, including stationery and toners.
Lyreco
A range of office supplies, inks and toners, furniture, cleaning & hygiene products, print, catering products, branded merchandise and PPE
Office Depot
An extensive portfolio of office supplies and business services, encompassing over 100,000 different products
Infotone
One of the UK’s leading print consumables suppliers, including high-quality ink and toner cartridges
Media Edge
A provider of quality digital printing, artwork, graphic design, websites, print finishing, folding, saddle stitching and binding services
FastSigns
Experts who can help you with all of your visual communication needs, including custom signs, banners, graphics, and much more
19) Time Attendance and Payroll | Working in Care
When it comes to e-Receptions, time attendance and payroll, we have three suppliers who can help your care home with the necessary systems and software.
Softworks
An all-in-one care home workforce management software designed for employee scheduling, time and attendance recording, HR and absence management
Duncan & Toplis
A UK-based firm offering expert accounting services, audits, tax and business advice
20) Utilities | Working in Care
We have three suppliers of utilities, such as energy and technology, in our consortium for you to choose from
Business Energy Refunds
A team of energy experts helping businesses to ethically recover hidden commissions and losses from the misselling of energy contracts
Chess ICT
One of the UK’s leading independent and trusted technology service providers
MAXIMeyes
One of the UK’s leading utility consultancies, providing businesses with simple solutions to help them reduce the cost of their electricity, gas, water, telecoms and waste services
21) Uniforms and Badges | Working in Care
Where uniforms and badges are concerned, we have three suppliers who can assist with workwear solutions for your team.
Alexandra
Comprehensive workwear solutions for every area of business
Harveys Uniform
A UK manufacturer of high-quality workwear clothing and uniforms for professionals
Badgemaster
The UK’s leading and largest British badge manufacturer
22) Compliance Testing and Care Equipment Servicing | Working in Care
Within care equipment servicing, we have three suppliers on our books who provide specialist support in this area.
24 NRG
Specialists in servicing a wide range of equipment, makes and models
Brodex Trident
A market leader in the field of water hygiene management, testing, treating and maintaining the water systems of many high-profile organisations and businesses across the UK
Lantei
A specialist electrical contractor, delivering electrical compliance solutions to nationwide clients
23) Care Management Software | Working in Care
For care management software, we have two trusted suppliers who can help you to manage your care home effectively.
Found CRM
The only online care home software that’s mapped to the care sector’s unique sales journey
Coolcare
Intuitive care home management software to help manage care homes easily and efficiently
Please contact a member of our team for further information on how our Spectrum Care consortium can help those working in care to make their jobs easier.
Alternatively, why not read our previous blog on cost saving with our care home suppliers?
