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How a people-first mindset can transform Senior Living teams: With over 30 years of experience in the senior living industry, Stephanie Hess has built a distinguished career grounded in compassion, leadership, and a steadfast commitment to people. Her journey began as a nursing assistant during college – a role that shaped her understanding of what truly matters in care: putting people first. That early experience instilled values that have guided her ever since. So, how is Stephanie is building a sustainable business model in Senior Living with Mimi Senior Living? https://lnkd.in/exnYNMCD

Next in our series of engagement sessions within the Senior Living industry, Mimi Senior Living Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Hess joins Compass Associates Consultant James Long to share her extensive experience and insights. The discussion explores the critical role of people-first leadership in building strong team cultures and sustaining high-quality care within senior living organizations. Stephanie offers perspective on how prioritizing people, fostering trust, and maintaining cultural consistency contribute to long-term success in this evolving sector. Read the report and access the full discussion: https://lnkd.in/euNyEZiM Key Discussion Questions: What does a people-first leadership entail and how can it improve outcomes for residents and the business? What is the best strategy for addressing potential challenges with investors and maintaining their trust? How does Stephanie ensure that core values, culture and mission are upheld across multiple communities? How can leadership teams build a sustainable and transparent management philosophy?

Senior Principal Consultant, Matt Sheppard, is attending the National Nursery Awards this Saturday to celebrate excellence across the UK early-years sector. The event will recognise outstanding nurseries, nursery groups, suppliers and individuals. It’s a prime opportunity for providers in early years to gain sector-wide recognition and celebrate best practice, innovation and leadership in childcare. For information about this event: https://lnkd.in/eKFAKYgz Nursery Management Today Nexus Media Group #NMTNurseryAwards25

Hiring the right person from the start saves time and money, but it also keeps teams stable, productive, and engaged. The stakes are high, and bad hires and early attrition cost real dollars. Strategic recruitment in senior living ultimately must come from leadership teams who understand that a thoughtful hiring strategy can reduce turnover, protect culture, and improve outcomes. These key areas can enhance and solidify a strategy that mitigates attrition and risk of a bad hire: https://lnkd.in/eRB8vDKw

While free access was available via GPs and sexual health clinics, previous to 29th October 2025 many pharmacies charged up to £30 for emergency oral contraception. | However, pharmacies will now allow people to walk in, consult a pharmacist privately, and receive oral emergency contraception without the need for a GP appointment or clinic visit. https://lnkd.in/e4tMpXej The Independent reports that officials have described the move as “one of the biggest changes to sexual-health services since the 1960s.”

Compass Associates will be attending the National Care Awards in London on Friday to celebrate an evening dedicated to recognizing excellence within the UK’s care sector. Elderly Care Divisional Director, Tom Berrisford will be attending alongside Divisional Managers, Jon Mondey and Gavin Fox and Principal Consultant Gareth Guyll MREC. Read more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/gHZu5b2e

Senior Principal Consultant, Lynette Robb is attending UKABIF Time For Change Summit 2025 this Monday. The UK Acquired Brain Injury Forum (UKABIF) is hosting its annual Time for Change Summit 2025 this Monday at The Lowry. This one‑day event brings together clinicians, researchers, case managers, policy‑makers and lived‑experience advocates to educate, enlighten and connect within the brain injury and neuro‑rehabilitation sector. https://lnkd.in/e2kEjhbT #UKABIF #AcquiredBrainInjury #ABI #UKABIFSummit For further Compass Associates news and events visit: https://lnkd.in/eXEySKJS

Next in our series of engagement sessions within the Senior Living industry, Mimi Senior Living Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Hess joins Compass Associates Consultant James Long to share her extensive experience and insights. The discussion explores the critical role of people-first leadership in building strong team cultures and sustaining high-quality care within senior living organizations. Stephanie offers perspective on how prioritizing people, fostering trust, and maintaining cultural consistency contribute to long-term success in this evolving sector. Read the report and access the full discussion: https://lnkd.in/euNyEZiM Key Discussion Questions: What does a people-first leadership entail and how can it improve outcomes for residents and the business? What is the best strategy for addressing potential challenges with investors and maintaining their trust? How does Stephanie ensure that core values, culture and mission are upheld across multiple communities? How can leadership teams build a sustainable and transparent management philosophy?

As part of the UK Government’s 10-year NHS plan, the NHS App is evolving beyond a simple scheduling tool and is instead being positioned as a true ‘doctor in your pocket.’ By 2028, patients will have access to a unified digital health record, self-referral options (such as for mental health or musculoskeletal services), appointment management, prescription ordering, AI-powered symptom checking, virtual consultations, and more. So, what benefits will this ‘doctor in your pocket’ bring to users and NHS patients? https://lnkd.in/e46TCXMw

Earlier this year James Long hosted a 60-minute conversation with Dan Almendares III, a recognized SVP operations leader with extensive experience in the US Senior Living sector, as part of an ongoing series. During the discussion, Dan shared key observations on the evolving landscape, with particular emphasis on strategic advantages of vertical integration leading to improved resident outcomes. Access the full report & discussion here: https://lnkd.in/e9x79S7g Key Discussion points were as follows: - Measuring the impact of private equity on the senior living industry - The challenges of managing multiple communities with different processes - Expertise in managing transitions when taking on new communities - The importance of finding the right capital partner in the senior living industry   We're also excited to share that the next installment from this series of community engagement discussions will be released shortly. In this session, James discusses why leadership teams should be prioritising a people-first approach to Senior Living with CCO and senior living executive leader Stephanie Hess