Bodies must collaborate to stamp out elderly loneliness, says NICE…
A new quality standard compiled by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is urging housing organisations, the voluntary sector and councils to work together to help and care for vulnerable older people. The standard indicates those ‘most at risk’ should be guided to a whole host of social groups, from dancing or swimming […]
Guest Blog, Rachel Dryden: Staff motivation tips for the New Year…
Silverline Care recognises the current challenges the industry faces in recruiting and retaining great staff, and are working to build an internal resource of the best talent in the industry across their seven homes. Rachel Dryden, CEO of Silverline Care has introduced a unique Developing Potential Programme, with the aim of giving staff confidence to […]
Industry Spotlight: Elderly care and the Christmas period…
The Christmas period can be a difficult and lonely time for the elderly. Whether you’re a carer or welcoming an older relative or friend to spend time with you this year, there are a few things to take into consideration to ensure everyone has an enjoyable Christmas. Ben Atkinson-Willes, founder of Active Minds suggests the […]
Experience AKW’s market leading adapted bathroom range
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Guest Blog, Grainne McCarthy: The rising popularity of live-in care…
Following the recent report by The Insolvency Service, which found that 380 care businesses have shut in the last six years, the popularity of live-in care as an option has grown amongst the elderly and the sandwich generation carers. First and foremost, live-in care has been found to be better for the care recipient’s health. […]
BMA: Pressures in general practice placing patient safety under threat…
The safety and quality of patient care in general practice in England is under threat from rising workload pressures, according to a new British Medical Association (BMA) survey of more than 5,000 GPs. The Urgent Prescription for General Practice found eight out of ten GPs (84 per cent) believe that workload pressures are either ‘unmanageable’ […]
Forum Insight: Savvy SEO tips for start-ups that won’t break the bank…
With 50 per cent of new businesses failing within five years, recent research has revealed that many small businesses are missing out on opportunities to market online due to a lack of digital knowledge. The research from 123 Reg found that 73 per cent said they did not advertise online and 42 per cent reported […]
RCN warns against ‘two-tier’ nursing education…
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) warns that the new nursing apprenticeship will need to ensure graduate-level education for ‘would-be’ nurses to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills. Announced on November 30 by the Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt, it is expected the move will allow as many as 1,000 apprentice nurses to join the NHS […]
HFMA director left ‘disappointed’ by the Autumn Statement…
Paul Briddock, the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s (HFMA) director of policy, has branded the Autumn Statement made on November 23 as ‘disappointing’ in a time of unprecedented challenges for the NHS. Briddock said on November 24: “Like many others, we were disappointed to see the NHS overlooked in the Autumn Statement. In a time of […]
Care shortages failing the UK’s most vulnerable…
A survey by the Family and Childcare Trust has revealed that four in five local authorities in the UK report not having enough care for older people in their area. The Trust’s Older People’s Care Survey funded by Legal & General found more than 6.4 million people aged 65 and over are living in areas […]
