For care providers, the premises are more than just a building; they are a clinical environment that must balance resident dignity with rigorous safety standards. As we move through 2026, the Care Quality Commission (CQC)  has placed a renewed focus on Regulation 15: Premises and Equipment . At DJT Services, we’ve seen how a poorly managed refurbishment can trigger a "Requires Improvement" rating and how a strategic, specialist-led upgrade can boost both compliance and occupa

The pressures facing the UK’s care-home workforce are well known. Vacancy levels remain high, competition from other sectors has intensified, and international recruitment has tightened. But while recruitment continues to dominate sector conversations, retention is the issue that will shape care-home stability. Recruiting new staff is essential, but it is only part of the solution. When turnover remains high, recruitment becomes an expensive, time-consuming cycle that never r

Around 550 fires occur in care homes across the UK every year. Each one puts residents, staff, and reputations at risk. Most start with electrical faults or cooking incidents, but what turns a small fire into a serious one is often a mix of small oversights — poor compartmentation, outdated wiring, or alarms that fail when they are needed most. Older buildings, higher risk Many care homes were never built for today’s safety standards - three-quarters of homes occupy buildings

Refurbishment is an opportunity to make care homes and facilities more sustainable. Choosing eco-friendly materials, installing energy-efficient systems, reducing water use, minimising waste, and creating greener outdoor spaces all cut costs and support compliance. These steps improve resident wellbeing, reduce disruption for staff, and show families and regulators that your care environment is safe, modern, and forward-looking.

Refurbishment is an opportunity to make care homes and facilities more sustainable. Choosing eco-friendly materials, installing energy-efficient systems, reducing water use, minimising waste, and creating greener outdoor spaces all cut costs and support compliance. These steps improve resident wellbeing, reduce disruption for staff, and show families and regulators that your care environment is safe, modern, and forward-looking.

Running a care service means balancing resident wellbeing, staff pressures, and compliance demands. Buildings are often overlooked until...

If you’re aiming for a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating, your paperwork and care plans won’t be enough on their own. Inspectors don’t...