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Stories, news and advice for healthcare professionals and organisations

Florence's year in care 2023

Meet Florence Star Award winner Beatrice [Oct '23]

Meet Florence Star Award winner Godwin [Sept '23]

Healthcare news

Lives lost as care services drown in 'admin epidemic', Florence survey shows

Work your maximum visa hours as a Skilled Worker or Student with Florence

Meet Florence Star Award winner Godswill [Aug '23]

What are your career options after working as a care assistant?

Feeling lonely as an agency nurse? Here's how to fix it

Giving better care

How to improve continuity of care at your care home

Giving better care

How to include care home residents in decisions about care

Meet Florence Star Award winner Tatenda [July '23]

Your nursing career: 5 nursing specialties to consider

Giving better care

Exploring the latest treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease

A guide to maternity rights for nurses, care assistants and support workers

What you need to know about the new CQC inspection framework in 2023

Staffing and recruitment

How to improve staff retention by making shifts more flexible

Behind the scenes

From filling shifts with Florence to joining our team: Donna's story

Staffing and recruitment

How to fill bank holiday shifts at your care home

Florence joins UK gov-backed DigitalHealth.London Accelerator to support NHS digital transformation

Florence #21 in Sunday Times 100 fastest-growing companies 2023

How to leave work at work: 5 tips for healthcare professionals

Finding the right balance: how to study while working in care

10 little ways to de-stress after a challenging shift

5 summer childcare options for care professionals

Growing your organisation

How to grow your care home business sustainably

Growing your organisation

How to build a strong staff learning culture at your care home

Nursing in a care environment vs a healthcare setting: what’s the difference?

Meet Florence Star Award winner Sukesh [June '23]

10 truths about being a nurse

Giving better care

How to keep your care home cool in summer

Windrush 75th anniversary: celebrating the generation who built the NHS

Professional skills

Start learning with Florence Academy: a beginners' guide

What’s the secret to achieving an outstanding CQC rating?

New survey busts the myths of working in care: 90% carers very happy in their careers

Behind the scenes

A chat with Becky Plunkett, B2C Marketing Manager

Giving better care

How to be a good care home manager