INFECTION CONTROL MONTH: Norovirus cases up as COVID-19 remain flat in Week 52
The latest national flu and COVID-19 surveillance report, which includes respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) data, and national norovirus and rotavirus surveillance report, shows mixed activity from COVID-19 between week 52 and 51, but increases since the publication of the previous report in week 50. SARS-CoV-2 positivity decreased to 10.1%, from 11.2% in the previous week, according to […]
INFECTION CONTROL MONTH: Adapting to new challenges in the care home
Prompted by heightened awareness of infection risks, notably due to the COVID-19 pandemic, care homes have had to rapidly adapt and implement more stringent hygiene protocols. Here we explore the key trends in infection control within UK, highlighting how they are responding to new challenges to protect their residents, based in insights from attendees at […]
Residential vs Nursing Dementia Care: How they differ and what this means for healthcare providers
In light of 55 million global cases and 10 million new diagnoses yearly, comprehending diverse care types is important for those navigating dementia1. Recognising the difference between residential and nursing care is vital to ensuring the appropriate support aligns with the progression of an individual living with dementia. As the leading provider of specialist dementia […]
There’s a free place waiting for you at June’s Care Forum
We have a guest pass available for you at the Care Forum, and we’d like to invite you and/or a colleague to join us – all you need to do is register here. Taking place on 3rd & 4th June at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Centre, London Heathrow, this free event includes: Evening drinks […]
Do you specialise in Infection Control for care homes? We want to hear about your solutions!
Each month on Care Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the care sector – and in January we’ll be focusing on Infection Control. 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 Infection Control […]
Access excellent online courses for care home professionals
We have a wide selection of online courses tailored specifically for the care sector, enabling you to both amass new skills and improve existing ones in 2024 and beyond – start learning today! These are specially-curated online courses designed to help you and your team improve expertise and learn new things. The Healthcare online learning […]
SECURITY MONTH: Approaches to keeping residents, staff and visitors safe
Physical security in UK care homes has taken giant leaps forward in recent years, reflecting both technological advancements and a deeper understanding of the unique needs of elderly residents, plus the ongoing effects of the COVID pandemic. This period has seen a shift from basic security measures to more sophisticated, resident-centred approaches. This article explores […]
Children’s services: Enabling families to have their voice
By Jackie Gill, Digital CHC Product Manager, IEG4 Social care is in desperate need of widespread reform, but to protect the safety of our most vulnerable, Children’s long-term care needs specialist attention. Recently the Children’s commissioner called for urgent reform, which is now more than ever paramount, as ministers have pledged to eradicate the waiting […]
Fall prevention as a precursor for improved and better care quality
In the tender embrace of a care home, each resident’s well-being is a sacred responsibility. Every creak in the floorboards, every sigh in the silence of the night holds significance. In this nurturing environment, fall prevention becomes more than just a precaution; it becomes a precursor for improved care quality. Falls among older people are […]
5 Minutes With… Dr. Pradyumna Thiruvenkatanathan, Founder & CEO at Earzz Limited
In the latest instalment of our care industry executive interview series we spoke to Dr. Pradyumna Thiruvenkatanathan, Founder & CEO at Earzz Limited, about the role technology can play in night-time monitoring, the importance of avoiding falls and their knock on effects for both residents and the NHS, and the positive impact AI is going […]
