Smart home technology ‘MiiHome’ trials to keep elderly safe
Technology normally fond in games consoles is being trialed in Salford in an effort to help provide more care for elderly people in their own homes. Social housing provider Salix Homes, along with the Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, University of Salford, has started trials of ‘MiiHome,’ in a bid to help elderly people who […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Getting to grips with Assistive Technology
As with any new device, new assistive technology can sometimes take a little while to get used to. To help our clients begin the learning curve and the short journey to realising the full benefits of their assistive technology, our friendly, experienced AT engineers have shared a list of top hints, tips and tricks: • […]
OPINION: Will the green paper mean all-systems go for social care?
By Ailsa Colquhoun, Editor, Care Home Management The care home world has been waiting with bated breath for some good news to come from the Department of Health and Social Care in the form of the green paper on adult social care. And good news will be timely indeed. With all the doom and gloom about […]
Last call for the Care Forum – Secure your place today!
Time is running out to secure the remaining complimentary VIP delegate spaces and supplier stands at the Care Forum, which takes place on July 18th& 19that Heythrop Park in Oxfordshire. The Forum is a highly-focused event that brings care home facilities and operations professionals together for one-to-one business meetings, interactive seminars and valuable networking opportunities. […]
PM: Social care budgets will be set out as part of spending review
The Prime Minister, Theresa May, has spoken of plans to change legislation in order to make it easier for the NHS to work more effectively with councils, adding that extra funding for social care will only be considered as part of the spending review. During a speech at the Royal Free Hospital regarding them future […]
Care Crisis Review sets out measures to tackle children’s social care issues
The Care Crisis Review has published a far reaching report into the future of children’s social care and the family justice sector. The Review was initiated in response to applications for care proceedings in England and Wales reaching record levels in 2017, which was one factor contributing to the rise in the number of children […]
Care home staff help 72 year old cross finishing line after life-changing stroke
Kind-hearted care home staff helped Elizabeth Barber cross the finishing line of a half marathon – two years after the keen runner was told she would never walk again. Sporty Elizabeth, 72, suffered a life-changing stroke at her home in August 2016, leaving her paralysed and unable to speak. But after extensive treatment at a Bupa […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Medication errors in care homes – PillTime can help
The recent Medication Errors Report commissioned by The Department of Health and Social Care estimates that 237 million medication errors occur every year. This is an alarming statistic, but what does it mean for care homes? Six care home studies were included in the report which measured errors in prescribing, monitoring, dispensing and administration. Within […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: JLA Commercial Laundry, Catering, Medical & Heating
JLA is the UK’s leading provider of commercial laundry, catering, medical and heating solutions. With an excellent reputation for innovation and service, JLA are the partner of choice for thousands of care homes and care groups across the UK, making life easier for everyone JLA work with. JLA has developed unbeatable products designed specifically for […]
GUEST BLOG: Tackling the loneliness of old age together
It seems strange in this day and age of social media and on-demand entertainment and information that social isolation is a problem. Yet, it is, and to the extent that the Prime Minister recently announced the development of a strategy to alleviate loneliness in response to the report of the Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness […]