How to Find the Best Nurse Call Solutions for Care Homes: 6 Top Tips
Choosing the right nurse call system providers is a vital decision for care homes aiming to improve resident safety, streamline communication, and ensure staff can respond quickly when assistance is needed. But with a variety of providers offering different solutions, choosing the right system can feel overwhelming. Here are some top tips for care home […]
People with a learning disability should be provided with tailored health checks – Study
Immediate action should be taken to make it easier for people with a learning disability to get the tailored health checks and preventive care they need to stay well, a think tank has warned. A new report from the Nuffield Trust highlights existing data showing a 20-year gap in median age at death between people […]
Successive Governments to blame for stagnation in adult social care, says report
Adult social care support continues to stagnate following a lack of action to reform the sector by successive governments, says The King’s Fund following the publication of its annual social care report. Social Care 360 highlights that adult requests for social care have hit a record high of two million and that across the sector, […]
If you specialise in Training & Innovation for Care Homes we want to hear from you!
Each month on Care Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the care sector – and in April we’ll be focusing on Training & Innovation. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help care industry professionals find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of Training […]
Why Are Nurse Call Systems So Important In Care Homes?
Modern nurse call systems in care homes are evolving rapidly from simple pull-cord alert tools into advanced, integrated care technologies. As UK care providers place greater emphasis on resident-centred care, these systems are becoming essential for improving safety, responsiveness, and overall quality of care. Rather than simply alerting staff, today’s nurse call systems contribute to […]
University of Leicester leads national mental health survey
The University of Leicester is conducting a national mental health and well-being survey to help inform public policy in England, looking at health issues including disability, physical health, pain, lifestyle and life events, to determine how they affect a person’s overall mental health and is funded using £1.3 million from the Department for Health and Social […]
NURSE CALL MONTH: From assessing needs to scaleability – How to ensure you choose the right partners
Ensuring the safety and well-being of residents in any car home environment is paramount. Nurse call systems play a crucial role in achieving this goal, allowing residents to summon assistance promptly in case of need. Selecting the right system requires careful consideration, as it directly impacts resident care and staff efficiency. Here are some key […]
Your place at the Care Forum awaits – But hurry to avoid disappointment!
You are invited to join us and the wider industry at the Care Forum in June, which will provide you with two days worth of industry networking, learning and connection building. Taking place on the 3rd & 4th June 2024 at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre London Heathrow, this unique event will give you […]
CQC working with National Voices and Point of Care Foundation on Regulators’ Pioneer Fund project
The CQC says it will use a Regulators’ Pioneer Fund of £635,394 to develop a framework to support integrated care systems (ICSs) in reducing health inequalities, helping them to measure how well they listen to the experience and needs of people and communities. Over the next 12 months, the CQC will work with National Voices […]
6 Best Practices for Carrying Out Care Home Risk Assessments
Care home risk assessment is essential for creating a safe, comfortable and supportive environment for residents, staff and visitors. While risk assessments help providers meet regulatory requirements, they also play a vital role in preventing accidents, protecting vulnerable people and maintaining high standards of care. By regularly identifying potential hazards, evaluating risks and implementing appropriate […]