Medicare Systems introduces new Nursecall+ range
Medicare Systems has introduced its new Nursecall+ wireless nurse call system range, with industry-led design it offering all necessary features to meet the demands of the busiest care home environment. As experts in the field of wireless nurse call, Medicare offer a professional service from initial consultation through to installation and after-sales support. For a safe, reliable […]
NHS outlines five-year action plan
The National Health Service (NHS) has outlined a five-year plan on how it aims to transform the way care is conveyed across its services, easing pressure on hospitals and supporting the old and frail to live healthier, independent lives. The plan will deliver practical improvements in areas such as cancer, mental health and GP access […]
GUEST BLOG: SCA Survival – England vs The Rest of the World
By Lindsay Atherton, defibshop manager, Imperative Training In present day, we’re able to get almost anything we want in an instant. Want a coffee? There’s a drive-thru just at the end of the street. Need a new book? You can download one instantly to your tablet. How about your weekly shop? A few clicks and […]
FORUM INSIGHT: Your checklist for taking a stand at an expo
Attending an exhibition in order to find new sales leads and create new business relationships can be a complicated process. It’s not an insignificant cost, so here’s a handy guide to ensure you get good value for money… Book your stand Well, obviously. But you need to consider the size of your stand – you […]
George Clooney pops into Berkshire care home, melts hearts
We all love and feel good story, right? Well this week’s come courtesy of the awesome George Clooney, who popped into the Sunrise of Sonning Retirement and Assisted Living Facility in Berkshire earlier this week to surprise 87 year-old birthday girl and resident, Pat Adams. He came holding a bunch of flowers, a card and a […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Castle Minibus is taking you places
We are the trusted advisors to over 1250 schools and colleges for minibus leasing throughout the UK. Castle Minibus provides a fully managed and risk free service, giving you total peace of mind. We provide Ford, Mercedes, Citroen and Renault minibuses in 17, 15, 12 and 9 seats. We also provide driver training for D1 and MiDAS […]
GUEST BLOG: Healthcare companies amongst the early VR adopters
By Hayden Allen-Vercoe, COO of Orbital Media Just a few years ago, the phrase ‘virtual reality’ would conjure up images of high tech gamers. Today, it’s a very different story. With billions of pounds of investment and half of Silicone Valley now focussed on rolling out VR/AR, it’s time to take the opportunities in this […]
Care firms cancel contracts with 95 UK councils – BBC investigation
A BBC Panorama investigation has revealed that care firms have cancelled contracts with 95 UK councils, reasoning that they cannot recruit or retain staff needed to deliver their services. The research, carried out by Opus Restructuring and Company Watch on behalf of Panorama, showed 69 home care companies have closed in the last three months, […]
Clinical trials ‘paving the way for a future without dementia’
An award-winning clinic specialising in cognitive impairment, including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, has stressed the importance of clinical trials in the attempt to slow and halt the progression of the disease in the future. Re:Cognition Health clinics, based across the south and south west of the UK, is providing education, advice and access to what it […]
Brits: Lost, lonely and forgotten at 59? A new report thinks so
Brits are happiest and most comfortable with their lives at 30 years of age, though our sense of identity is lost at 59, a new report claims. The research, carried out by UK-based sticker and label manufacturer, My Nametags, polled over 2,000 adults throughout the UK on various aspects of everyday life. By the age of […]
