Guest Blog, Dr. Jamie Wilson: Brexit and the Care Crisis…
Vulnerable elderly and disabled people in need of care could be put at risk as a result of Brexit. How can the care industry respond, so that each individual is able to receive the support they need? A care crisis is looming in this country. As many as 80,000 care workers may lose their right […]
Industry Spotlight: One Stop Doctors – Providing a comprehensive range of women’s healthcare services…
October marks the return of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Here at One Stop Doctors, we’re passionate about the latest medical and technological advancements currently being used to treat a disease that affects one-in-eight women in the UK. Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in the UK, and a staggering 60,000 new cases […]
Forum Insight: Business-proof your company and personal social media…
Of course, garnering a substantial social media following is important to all industry professionals and companies as a whole; however, a select few are still not implementing the basics to optimising their social presence. More than likely, your profiles will be the first thing new users look at to find out more information, and often dictate how your business, and you as an […]
Mental health services ‘not considering women’s needs’, campaigners warn…
According to the results of a ‘Freedom of Information’ request released by Agenda – an alliance of more than 60 organisations campaigning for women and children at risk – mental health services across England are not adequately considering the needs of female mental health patients. The charity reports that out of the 35 who responded […]
NHS cancer patient care ‘the best it’s ever been’…
NHS England has published new ratings providing an overview of how well different areas of the UK are diagnosing, treating and supporting cancer patients. The Clinical Commissioning Group Improvement and Assessment Framework, which is based on data published within the last two years, details the ‘initial baseline rating’ for six clinical priority areas – including […]
Premium care home opens in the heart of London…
Launched by Innovative Aged Care, Chelsea Court Place – considered to be the UK’s first luxury, purpose-built and designed residential and day care home for patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease – has opened in London. Located a short distance from Kings Road, the home is a self-contained community that emulates the modern, elegant design of a […]
Mental healthcare for young people considered ‘inadequate’ by seven in 10 nurses…
A poll conducted by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) for The Guardian has discovered that seven out of 10 specialist nurses believe the NHS services currently in place to care for the growing number of young people coping with mental illness is ‘insufficient’. The analysis found half of all mental health nurses working with troubled young people believe child and adolescent mental […]
Guest Blog, Christina Macdonald: 8 top tips for care workers…
Christina Macdonald, author of the book, Dementia Care: A Guide gives eight top tips for care workers… Get help when you need it – It’s not always possible to care for someone on your own – sometimes more than one pair of hands is required, especially if the person is angry or upset and not […]
Industry Spotlight: MedicinesComplete helps you make the right decisions for exceptional patient care…
Administering medicines in a busy care home environment can prove challenging at the best of times. Therefore, for trustworthy support and guidance, MedicinesComplete is an innovative drug information platform designed to help mitigate the risks and challenges associated with drug errors and polypharmacy; as well as offering healthcare professionals in residential home environments reliable insight and support throughout the medicines use review process. Produced by Pharmaceutical Press, the publishing […]
Forums vs Expos – how to maximise your precious time out of the office…
With a majority of ‘expert’ advice on Expos being somewhat outdated or, like with many businesses, asserting too much emphasis on easy routes rather than methods that actually work, it’s no wonder people get frustrated and disconcerted when they are looking to effectively network and source new connections without it lessening quality time spent in […]
