Florence

At Florence, we are spearheading a technological revolution in the healthcare staffing industry. Founded in 2016 by Dr. Charles Armitage, an NHS veteran, and Dan Blake, a social care expert, Florence was born out of a firsthand understanding of the inefficiencies and frustrations within traditional healthcare staffing. Witnessing the slow processes, the bombardment of irrelevant shift offers, and the delays in payments, our founders envisioned a better way. Through groundbreaking technology, we are revolutionizing how healthcare professionals connect with open shifts and how care organizations manage their workforce. Our innovative platform directly links nurses, carers, and support workers with available shifts in care homes, NHS trusts, and other healthcare settings, eliminating the need for costly and inefficient traditional agencies. This direct connection empowers healthcare professionals with control over their schedules and provides care organizations with a streamlined, transparent, and cost-effective solution to staffing challenges.

Our commitment to innovation extends beyond simple shift-filling. Florence has evolved to offer a comprehensive suite of tools designed to support the entire healthcare ecosystem. This includes Florence Academy, an online platform offering free CPD-accredited training to empower professional development for healthcare workers. We've also introduced 'Agency Manager,' a pioneering solution that allows care providers to manage not only their own staff and Florence temps but also their relationships with hundreds of other agencies, all through a single, intuitive platform. This multi-faceted approach demonstrates our dedication to leveraging technology to solve complex problems, making flexible staffing simpler, faster, and more effective. We are driven by a mission to make the healthcare industry fairer and more efficient for everyone involved, ensuring that resources are directed towards what truly matters: delivering high-quality patient care. By continuously innovating and listening to the needs of our users, Florence is not just changing care staffing; we are setting a new standard for the future of healthcare workforce management.