CSJ praises Camphill Community for the learning disabled…
The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), an independent think-tank developed to put social justice at the centre of British politics, has praised the historic community of Camphill Newton Dee for its ‘many lessons for Care in a communal setting’ as part of their ‘The Need for Community’ report. In addition to being described as ‘flexible and unique’, the report also acknowledges Camphill Newton […]
JLA confirmed as headline sponsor of next year’s Care Forum…
The Care Forum is proud to confirm that JLA, the UK & Ireland’s leading provider of commercial equipment services, is the headline sponsor for next year’s event to be held on June 12 and 13 at Wokefield Park, Reading. With an array of delegates other confirmed suppliers including; TalarMade Ltd, Well Pharmacy and CLH Healthcare […]
Sky TV and WiFi for your care settings…
Bring your residents together in your lounge and give that home-from–home experience in your residents’ rooms with TV and WiFi packages for care settings. Sky In-Lounge & Sky In-Room packages include an unrivalled number of entertainment channels including Gold and Alibi as well as dedicated movie and sports channels. The Cloud WiFi, from Sky is […]
Guest Blog, Danielle Moore: The recruitment challenges faced by care homes…
One of the most serious issues in care home recruitment is that many professionals don’t actually consider them to be a workplace that could facilitate career progression. After all, when most people think of nurses, they probably think of those operating in hospitals instead of employees in nursing and dementia homes. But what other challenges […]
Industry Spotlight: Care Forum re-iterates its original and premier position in the industry…
Since its inception more than 19 years ago, the Care Forum has continued to provide a platform for care industry professionals from across the country to engage with one another to build their skills, knowledge and expertise within the increasingly challenged industry. The Care Forum is one of Forum Events’ longest-standing events; a company with […]
Forum News: 10 ways to succeed at networking events…
Walking into an event room full of people you don’t know can be a scary experience. However, there are proven ways to conquer this fear and make networking an enjoyable and a useful process to do business. Here, we share 10 of the best practices to eradicate those networking nerves. 1. Plan ahead: Try to […]
SiDLY – there is no distance in care!
SiDLY Care is a medical wristband taking care to a new level making users more independent and helping carers optimise their efforts while keeping an eye on those they care for with ease. Measuring pulse, temperature, falls and location, the device informs the carer remotely by sending the measurements via GSM network. That said, user’s […]
O&H Vehicle Conversions Provide Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs) to Care Homes…
O&H Vehicle Conversions provide specially adapted WAVs and minibuses to meet your specific requirements. Designed and built at our purpose-built 6 acre facility in Goole, we can offer personalised features with extensive design options to choose from. Layout options are discussed with the customer at the point of specification to confirm legal compliance. We already […]
Sky TV and WiFi for your care settings…
Bring your residents together in your lounge and give that home-from–home experience in your residents’ rooms with TV and WiFi packages for care settings. Sky In-Lounge & Sky In-Room packages include an unrivalled number of entertainment channels including Gold and Alibi as well as dedicated movie and sports channels. The Cloud WiFi, from Sky is […]
Guest Blog, Dr Hayley van Zwanenberg: Enhancing the wellbeing of mental health workers…
Clinical director and consultant psychiatrist Dr Hayley van Zwanenberg, medical director of two Priory Group hospitals and clinical director of the Priory’s high street Wellbeing Centres, provides her top tips on how employers should care for those working in mental health Mental health professionals listen to distressing information on a daily basis. They handle a […]
