Brits would rather save for holiday than future care
New research has revealed that almost half of Brits (47%) have a holiday fund, whereas only 3% have a care home fund. The research from Care England, the largest representative body for independent providers of adult social care, also found that almost three quarters of Brits (73%) have no idea how much the average weekly […]
Families repaid £70m after Welsh Government after care bill blunder
Care home fees estimated at £70m that were paid by families in Wales by mistake have been paid back by the Welsh Government. Over 7,500 claims for wrong payments were received by the Welsh board since 1996. Elderly people sold assets to pay for places in care homes when – due to their health conditions […]
Personalised playlists in care homes reduce the use of anti-psychotic drugs
A study by researchers from Brown University in the US has found that people with dementia who listened to music tailored to their own personal tastes and memories needed less anti-psychotic medication. The research found that the playlists had a ‘calming or pleasurable effect’ on the residents of the care homes. Nearly 200 care homes, […]
Care UK launches online guide for carers
Independent health and social care services provider Care UK have launched an online guide aimed at supporting those who provide care to relatives or close friends. ‘A Helping Hand’ is an easy-to-follow guide comprising practical and emotional advice from Care UK’s own team. The guide also provides information on the rights of carers and the […]
GUEST BLOG: Laura Asbridge – Preparation is key to creating a stronger healthcare sector
By Laura Asbridge, Career Pathway Director at Activate Learning A shortage of healthcare professionals is one of the major issues facing today’s National Health Service. According to recent research by the Royal College of Nurses and Royal College of Midwives, the country requires a further 20,000 nursing staff and 3,500 more midwives to keep pace […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Are you spending too much time on admin and procurement tasks?
Many of our customers did too… until they started using GlobalConnect. More than just an ordering system, GlobalConnect allows you to: Save money by implementing Budget Control. Save time by automating your Order Approval Increase control by applying Product Lockdown. Manage staff training by using our Training Portal. “We required an online approval system in […]
This is your last chance to register for the Care Forum!
We only have two delegate places remaining for the Care Forum, which is taking place 12th & 13th June at the De Vere Wokefield Estate, Berkshire. To avoid disappointment – please confirm your FREE attendance here. Your event itinerary is built firmly on your company requirements and projects, meaning you will only meet with those that […]
New £7.5 million Warwick dementia care home to go-ahead
A new £7.5 million specialist dementia care facility has been given the go-ahead after being granted planning permission. Based on the existing site of Woodside, Spinney Hill, the new care home designed for WCS Care will create a deluxe ‘village experience’ for 72 older people and people with dementia that includes family-scale households for up […]
GUEST BLOG: The care sector must wake up
Shimon Cohen is the Founder and Chairman of The PR Office. He is a media relations and reputation management specialist who has advised a wide range of clients ranging from Governments and multinational corporations to public and voluntary sector organisations. “Crisis in UK care homes set to ‘dwarf the steel industry’s problems’”. “Yet another care […]
NCA’s Nadra Ahmed speaks to Good Morning Britain
National Care Association (NCA) chairman Nadra Ahmed made an appearance on ITV’s Good Morning Britain show last week, discussing research from the show that indicated people who self-fund their stay at a care home are paying up to 40% more for the service, compared to those funded by their local authority (see graphic, below). It’s […]
