Mental health and social care: Supporting carer and client alike
Coronavirus has impacted every single one of us in one way or another. The negative effects of lockdown are destructive and vast. From forcing businesses to shut, to leaving many individuals unemployed, the pandemic has spread fear and anxiety across society, as well as grief and devastation as loved ones sadly succumb to the illness. […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Electrox Sterilising Water
By Electrox Electrox Sterilising Water is an ecological disinfectant that kills viruses, bacteria, spores and fungi significantly faster than bleach and other traditional disinfectants. 80 x more effective than bleach pH neutral No alcohol Hypoallergenic Non-corrosive No need to rinse after use Classified as non-hazardous Cost effective When used with fogging machines, Electrox can sanitise […]
An extra pair of hands to help with your calls & live chat
By Stephanie Vaughan-Jones, Healthcare Expert, Moneypenny Moneypenny is here if you need any support for your calls and live chat at this time. Hundreds of care homes are working more efficiently with the help of their own Moneypenny Receptionist, offering immediate 24/7 support whenever they need it. Answering calls and chats exactly as if based […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Beaucare – A company that cares as much as you do
By Beaucare Rainbows in windows, doors open for key workers and pages of inspiring stories centred around everyday people, have proven the power of humanity this year. Whilst the government got to grips with the sheer magnitude of the pandemic, care homes, care workers and care suppliers soldiered on. The Care Forum has had to […]
New Culinary Inspirations range launched by apetito
By apetitio Leading care homes meals provider, apetito, has launched ‘Culinary Inspirations’ – the most significant product launch that will see the company add nearly 50 new dishes to its range in an exciting 6-part series. Culinary Inspirations includes an innovative range of main meals, new additions to the company’s award-winning Texture Modified range, a […]
WEBINAR REWIND: Inspiring an Outstanding Dining Experience, with apetito
If you missed last week’s apetito webinar Inspiring An Outstanding Dining Experience In Care Homes, don’t worry – you can watch the entire recording online! apetito firmly believes that food has the ability to make a real difference to the lives of care home residents; and that mealtimes are to be enjoyed and shared and not […]
HOW TO: Create a COVID-safe and secure workplace for your employees
By Oliver Morrison, CEO, Filter Digital Now more than ever, employers are having to reassess their health and safety guidance for staff to ensure a safe and secure workplace for their employees. But how do you check your employees are well and reporting no symptoms of infectious diseases before they arrive for work? Employers have a […]
APETITO WEBINAR: Inspiring an Outstanding Dining Experience – Join us next Thursday @ 2pm!
Join us for the second of apetito’s webinar series next Thursday, September 10th at 2pm-3pm – the topic this week is Inspiring an outstanding dining experience in care homes. Dining Experience in Care Homes. At apetito we firmly believe that food has the ability to make a real difference to the lives of care home […]
APETITO WEBINAR: Dysphagia & IDDSI Awareness
By apetito Join us on Thursday 27th August for our free Dysphagia & IDDSI Webinar for Care Homes. Hosted by our Dietitians Emily Stuart & Declan Henderson, the session aims to: Build understanding of dysphagia and its effects Highlight the challenges dysphagia poses to residents Introduce the IDDSI framework Offer further free support to your […]
How can we care for people living with dementia during coronavirus?
In the UK, 850,000 people currently live with dementia but this is set to reach 1.6 million people by 2040 due to the ageing population (1). Caring for a loved one living with dementia at any time brings challenges, but a global pandemic makes daily life that much more difficult. Even once lockdown restrictions have […]
