Going Digital Hub

Free Going Digital Guide

The whole idea of going digital can seem a little daunting - what does it mean? How do you prepare? And with the deadline in just under 12 months, you’ll want to make sure your service is ready.

In our guide, 'Going Digital: Your guide to digital transformation', we outline what the governments goals are and how to get you there. 

Your Going Digital Checklist

Adopting new technology can feel a little overwhelming, so we wanted to share our Going Digital Checklist, on here you’ll find all the things you need to think of when it comes to choosing the right software provider for you.

6 signs you need to go digital

Have you been thinking about going fully digital when it comes to your care provision?

There are often tell-tale signs which highlight the cracks in your current processes and systems which could be causing you difficulties, with that in mind how many of the below apply to you?

Top 13 Considerations When Choosing Your Care Home Management Software

Are you looking into implementing software to improve the efficiency and quality of your care service? Are you worried about making the wrong choice?

Doing your research can help you make the best decision for your care service and team.

Care Home Software and Integrations: 11 Benefits to Consider

If you are looking for the best care home software you’ve probably come across lots of companies describing their software as ‘integrated’ and wondering exactly what that means and why it is important. 

At The Access Group we work hard to provide you with integrated care home software and software modules to all care homes regardless of their type and size.

Care Home Software Implementation – How Long Does It Really Take Me?

The government is aiming for all social care providers to have electronic records by December 2023, so all care providers will have to move away from traditional paper-based methods and switch to a digital alternative by this date. So, you’re thinking about getting ahead and want to make the transition to digital systems in your care service as soon as possible.

How to Convince Your Boss to Invest in Care Software

In the care industry, everyone faces tedious and mundane tasks on a daily basis. These lead us to believe that there must be a better way. In all areas of our lives, technology has been developed and introduced to change, enhance and simplify our way of life, and these advances are expanding day by day.

However, to help you improve your work life, you may have come across various care software.

Use Paper Care Records? Here are 10 Risks You Should Be Aware of

Is your care service stuck with the time-consuming additional work that comes with using a paper-based system?

Some care services continue to use paper care records because they seem simple to use, it’s easier to stick to their current routine and change can be daunting. For example, it can worry staff and time and training will be required to make the switch to a more efficient system.

How to Get Your Care Staff Enthusiastic About Digitisation

If you’re thinking about digitising your care services, or in the process of doing so, there’s probably a lot weighing on your mind.  

Making sure you choose the right system, how to get it implemented with as little disruption as possible, and ensuring you get the most out of it, the best return on your investment.

Finance transformation in the care sector

Change is happening across health and social care as providers seek new ways to deal with their ongoing challenges, as well as addressing the additional pressures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Now more than ever before, senior managers need to achieve more with less.

Added to their careful balancing act between staffing and funding – finance leaders are also striving to keep their business on a firm footing, stay financially healthy, and develop future-proofed strategies for the longer term. Technology provides some solutions to help address these complex issues.

Digital transformation in the health and social care sector – what does it really mean

Digital transformation is a term that’s often used in the IT sector, but it’s actually less about the technology and more about business transformation. Enabling organisations to more effectively deal with the issues and opportunities that present themselves both now and in the future.

At its core, it describes the introduction of integrated technology and process across all parts of the organisation to help it run more efficiently and more aligned to the needs of its clients or service users.

3 signs you need a digital transformation project

If you’ve been thinking about embarking on a digital transformation project but not sure if it’s right for your organisation, then this article can help.

You might already be aware that your organisation isn’t quite functioning as efficiently as you’d like, including recurring frustrations that rear their head time and time again. The following signs may also sound familiar and could indicate that now might be the time to instigate change:

5 steps to managing a success digital transformation project

When it comes to managing projects of this nature, it requires a carefully planned framework, structure and roadmap to help ensure success.

While not everything goes to plan, knowing the factors that you need to take into account and when ideally they should take place, helps to keep everything on track. Read the five overarching steps that you will need to consider before you get started: