ELDERLY care home residents have taken to the polling booths to cast their votes in the European election.
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Shetland Ponies are Mane Attraction at Inverurie Care Home
Residents at a care home in Kemnay have been horsing around this week thanks to an in-house visit from some new equine friends.
Meallmore Ltd’s Grove…
Assistive tech and the legal implications
Article from Jennifer Johnston, associate at insurance risk and commercial law firm…
Hft awarded Centre of Excellence status for exemplary training
The national learning disabilities charity, Hft, has been awarded Centre of Excellence status in recognition of its exemplary training provision by…
Learn how to be CQC Outstanding at Care Roadshow Birmingham
Following the success of the events recently held in Glasgow and Liverpool, the Care Roadshows team are gearing up for the show’s return to Birmingham on Tuesday 2nd …
Florence tackles the social care staffing crisis head on
Florence tackles the social care staffing crisis head on with the addition of carers to its recruitment marketplace
London pilot expands…
Reducing staff turnover in the care industry
Colin Stevenson, the founder of Notable Change International recruitment and consultancy services, tells editor Victoria Galligan the need for selecting the right…
Light projection game makes all the difference to those living with dementia
Staff at MHA Langholme care home in Falmouth were left in awe after seeing first-hand the…
Driving into history with care home’s vintage motor show
VINTAGE cars from the 1920s to 1950s paraded around a Bakewell care home as part of National Care Home Open Day.
The classic vehicles were on display at…
Horticultural therapy for the elderly
Horticultural therapy as a trend is rising, not only amongst the elderly, but across the nation, as mental health stigmas are reduced. In this context however, we…
Nurses past and present honoured on International Nurses Day
NURSES past and present were honoured at a North East care home for International Nurses Day.
Staff and former nurses who now live at The Oaks Care Home, on…
Relieving The Pressure
Relieving The Pressure - a novel and cost effective option for pressure ulcer prevention
Pressure ulcer (PU) prevention in the care home setting can be…
HC-One enables Resident to stay with her fury companion
A HC-One Care Home has enabled a Resident to live with her beloved cat of 13 years after fears they may be separated.
Beryl, a Resident at Berry Hill Park…
What to expect from five healthcare jobs
Within its ‘Fair Care: A workforce strategy for social care’ report, the Institute for Public Policy and Research has warned that a shortfall of almost 400,000 social…
CareEase – a care management software from Datamatics
The growing demographics, rise in government expenditure in the healthcare sector, increasing aging population, and the need for quality care is driving the market…
Improved access to shift schedules can reduce turnover among home care workers
Cristian Grossmann, CEO and Co-Founder of Beekeeper – a digital workforce management platform – on retaining home care workers through better access to…
How phone applications are revolutionising the healthcare industry
Phone apps and the internet are some of our best and most favourite tools for figuring out which medical ailment affects us, says health writer Ella Hendrix…
Spearhead Healthcare - The Platinum Plan
The Platinum Plan is a complete cleaning program for the care industry. It has been designed to help Care Homes save money…
What to consider when extending care home services
James Thomas, QFP, Commercial Manager at d&t business planning, discusses the need for careful planning when extending care home services.
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Why is animal therapy in care homes so popular?
Damon Culbert from Wild Science, provider of animal therapy in care homes across the UK, talks about the difference between short visits from animals and…
Does your diabetes care meet national standards and best practice?
How confident are your workforce in understanding diabetic footcare or spotting and treating…
Why pay more for high-quality medical supplies?
Here at MediSupplies, we have always believed that essential high-quality medical supplies should be easily available at low prices.
Our team of buyers…
Duplex Cleaning Machines
Duplex advocate, Tracey Kirkland who is Head Housekeeper of a large care home in Surrey commented recently: - I work in a…
Improving residential care through digital transformation
Colin Yates, chief support officer at WorkMobile – an award-winning mobile data…
Improving residential care through digital transformation
Colin Yates, chief support officer at WorkMobile – an award-winning mobile data…
Over 300 birthday cards for Hilda’s centenary
HUNDREDS of cards and three days of celebrations marked Aaron Court Care Home resident’s 100th birthday.
Hilda Fleming, who lives at Aaron Court Care Home,…
Cupcake sales raises funds to support those with cancer
A CUPCAKE sale at University Hospital of North Tees has generated £120 to support those with cancer.
Staff at Bannatyne Lodge Care Home, in Peterlee,…
Inspirational event for care providers returning to Liverpool
Care Roadshows, the leading event tailored to the care sector, is set to return to Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool on 14th May. This year’s free event promises an…
Florence celebrates 101st birthday with care home party
Family and friends celebrated the 101st birthday of former church volunteer and school pianist Florence Chettle.
Her birthday was marked with a party at…
Lacey Turner joins in for Alzheimer’s Society’s Cupcake Day 2019
Dust off your baking bowls and whip out your whisks, Alzheimer’s Society’s Cupcake Day is back on Thursday 13 June. Actress and Alzheimer’s Society supporter, Lacey…