Meet The Requirements Of Regulation 9A With JLA
Consistency, empathy, quality time with loved ones and specialist skills are essential parts of caring for people living with dementia. But the best care can…
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Professional Comment
Guarding Against Malnutrition in Care Homes: Spotting Early Signs and Using Nutrition to Combat Frailty
By Zoe Cottrell, registered dietitian, member of the British Dietetic Association and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council Malnutrition remains a significant issue…
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Friends Of The Elderly’s Head Of Dementia Care – Yvette Carr – Supports World Alzheimer’s Month
In support of this year’s World Alzheimer’s Month and World Alzheimer’s Day, charity Friends of the Elderly’s Head of Dementia Care, Yvette Carr, is sharing…
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Sliptember: How Slips And Trips In Care Homes Can Be Avoided
Falls Prevention Awareness Week is taking place this year between the 22nd and the 26th of September, and as the autumn months approach, the weather…
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How Music Therapy is Transforming Dementia Care at Belong Warrington
When 86-year-old Val Fryer, who lives with vascular dementia, first visited Belong Warrington, she had never played an instrument and had little interest in music….
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How Does the Care Sector Feel About AI?
By Fran Kirke, OneAdvanced’s VP of Care and has worked in the health and care sector for over 15 years. OneAdvanced Care is a portfolio…
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The Power of Outdoor Spaces
By David Dominy, CEO at The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society (www.royalalfredseafarers.co.uk) When we think about what keeps us healthy and happy, we don’t always give…
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Technology Transforms Mental Health Care: How Centred Scotland is Leading the Way
When you’re delivering mental health support across the vast Scottish Highlands, every minute counts. Centred, Scottish Highlands leading charity for mental health, has implemented technology…
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Preventing Accidental Managers in UK Care Homes
By Steven Hurst, Director of Corporate Learning at Arden University (https://arden.ac.uk) Effective leadership is the backbone of any successful organisation, but in the care industry,…
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What Are Legionella Logbooks and Why Are They Important?
By Roy Sullivan, Senior Consultant, Water Hygiene Centre (www.waterhygienecentre.com) Implementing and managing a Legionella control regime can sometimes seem daunting and complex. Invariably, a lot…
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UK Immigration Reforms Land This Week: What Does This Mean For Social Care?
By Michelle Holmes, MD at Holmes & Partners Ltd (www.holmes-partners.co.uk) This week the UK government has rolled out several significant immigration reforms that will reshape…
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Cybersecurity Risks For The Residential and Nursing Care Sector
By Jack Shreeve, Associate in the Commercial & Technology Team at Birketts LLP (www.birketts.co.uk) The residential and nursing care sector is susceptible to cybersecurity risks…
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Browne Jacobson Report Sets Out How Care Sector Can Future-Proof Workforce As Visa Changes Restrict Overseas Recruitment
By Laura Chinyere-Ezeh, HR Consultant who leads Browne Jacobson’s HR services team for the health and social care sector. Innovating working patterns, supporting career progression…
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Is Your Care Home Struggling Financially? Here Are The Options Available To You
By Eleanor Stephens, Senior Solicitor – Insolvency at law firm Harper James (www.harperjames.co.uk) The UK care sector is under significant financial pressure with rising costs,…
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Mental Health Concerns in the Care Sector
By Lauren Dennis, Trainee Solicitor at Birketts LLP (www.birketts.co.uk) The care sector The care sector provides essential support to individuals who need assistance. While carers…
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