INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: SafeFree – The patented side guard system
For operators and nursing staff, handling side guards is a real dilemma associated with serious liability risks. Side guards that offer “too little protection” can lead to serious falls. Side guards that offer “too much protection” can, on the other hand, be legally seen as a freedom-depriving measure and lead to criminal prosecution. SafeFree® makes […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Preventing medication errors in Care Homes
The recent Medication Errors Report commissioned by The Department of Health and Social Care estimates that 237 million medication errors occur every year. Within care homes, 92.8% of errors occurred in the administration stage. As carers have to sort through numerous medications for many patients, the risk of human error is high. Even small errors could lead to poor health and reduced quality […]
Do you specialise in Mattresses? We want to hear form you!
Each month on Care Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the care sector – and in July we’ll be focussing on Mattresses. It’s all part of our new ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help care industry professionals find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of Mattresses and would like […]
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 […]
