We Must Radically Increase Specialised Support to Help Older People Experiencing Abuse
By Hourglass’ CEO Richard Robinson. Sadly, the abuse of older people is not a new issue, but one that has now reached a critical threshold…
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Professional Comment
Disparities Experienced by LGBT+ People in Adult Health and Social Care and The Importance of Creating Safe, Inclusive Spaces in Care Homes
Evolve Care Group’s (www.evolvecaregroup.com) writer Beth Tingle, covers the life histories surrounding the organisations many care and nursing homes and the extraordinary people that live…
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Protecting the Vulnerable in High-Risk Settings
By Denis Kinane, Immunologist and Founding Scientist at Cignpost Diagnostics (www.cignpostdiagnostics.com) Last week, it was reported that the UK Health Security Agency, the public health…
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Maintaining Morale and Combating Stress in the Face of Staff Shortages
By Sadie Besley, senior operations director, Randstad UK (www.randstad.co.uk) Care homes are suffering epic staff shortages. Staff burnout is sky high; some care teams have…
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Why Star Ratings Offer Peace of Mind for Residents and Providers
By Dan Sullivan, National Compliance Coordinator at NTH Solutions (www.nthsolutions.co.uk) The last two years have seen a new level of scrutiny on cleanliness and safety…
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How Dogs Can Help People with Autism
By Julie Butcher- Head of Marketing at Webbox (www.webbox.co.uk) Dogs are wonderful animals. They’re incredibly loyal, loving, and make great companions too. And these fantastic…
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4 Reflections On Technology In Care: The Past, Present And The Exciting Future
By Laurence Geller CBE We stand at a crossroads for the future of care. The sector has been in the spotlight much over the last…
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Practical Issues To Consider When Supporting A Loved One With Dementia
In support of Dementia Action Week 2022, wills, trusts and probate solicitor Andrew Hitchon from law firm Bray & Bray (www.braybray.co.uk) explores some of the…
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Top Tips to Introducing Exercise for Your Care Residents
By Gym Provider Anytime Fitness UK (www.anytimefitness.co.uk) Giving care residents the opportunity to participate in physical activity should be seen as a major priority. As…
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What are the Benefits of Comparing Energy Prices for Care Homes?
By Ava Kelly of Love Energy Savings (www.loveenergysavings.com) If you run a care home, it’s important to keep close control of your outgoings. Yet with…
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Fixing the Recruitment Crisis in Social Care
By Lyndsay Chapman, Head of People at Talos360 (https://talos360.co.uk) With around 105,000 unfilled vacancies in adult social care, the UK Government has drafted in help…
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You Are What You Eat: Chef With Michelin-Star Experience Embeds Person-Centred Meal Times In Care Home
By Ross Baxter, Chef at Exemplar Health Care (www.exemplarhc.com) For many of us, mealtimes are an important part of daily routine. They’re often much more…
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The ‘Invisible’ Power Behind A New Generation of Care Homes
Stephen Cavanagh, long-term care specialist at Ascom (www.Ascom.com), explores the importance of technology that integrates seamlessly and discreetly to create a new generation of care. …
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Make Your Patient Data Cyber-Secure by Design
Antonio Weiss, Senior Partner at The PSC (www.thepsc.co.uk/team/team-member/antonio-weiss/) and author of The Practical Guide to Digital Transformation on how to keep your patient data secure…
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Specialist Pharmacist Leads Unique Pilot To Prevent Falls In Elderly Care Homes
By Liz Butterfield, Immedicare (www.immedicare.co.uk) Specialist Pharmacist The COVID-19 pandemic continues to shine a spotlight on how we care for our elderly. The negative impact…
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