Well Pad: Intervening with the administration of medicine in care homes…
Digitally managing medicine in care homes ‘eradicates 21 out of 23 types of error’ associated with dispensing medications, according to a major new study. Research published by Cardiff University has revealed that using a digital medication management solution to dispense medication in care homes, such as the Well Pad, could lead to “safer and more […]
Taking care of your infection control needs… So you can take care of your residents..
The JLA Sanitiser – disinfection and odour control in one easy-to-use system. Infectious outbreaks? Hygiene issues? Odours? Portable and easy-to-use, the JLA Sanitiser provides complete peace of mind in under an hour. JLA’s Sanitiser eliminates harmful micro-organisms including MRSA, Norovirus, E. Coli, Salmonella and C.difficile, and neutralises unpleasant odours where filters, ionisers and sprays can […]
Pickett: Alzheimer’s drug results ‘most detailed and promising’ yet…
New research focusing on the aducanumab drug –which is an antibody developed to target the amyloid protein; one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s – has indicated that a drug can discard the protein from individuals in the early stages of the disease. 165 people with early or mild stages of Alzheimer’s disease participated in the […]
Guest Blog, Christine Thornley: Management of patient funding…
As a manager or owner of a care home, it is not uncommon to welcome a new resident who has sufficient funds to self-fund; only to find they are not able to access those funds and nobody has any authority to do it for them. The new resident can settle in very quickly, however, you […]
5 reasons to make the most out of business networking…
Here at Forum Events, our vast experience of synchronising business has taught us that networking is a highly beneficial method for expanding your knowledge, to become inspired by the success of your peers and to discuss innovative product offerings to potential new clients. That’s why we’ve decided to detail the 5 key assets of business networking to advance your chances of increasing business, as well as raising your industry profile and building […]
RCN warns school nurses shortage could potentially harm vulnerable children…
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has stressed its concern that the falling number of school nurses could lead to a lack of ‘essential’ education of sex and relationships. Citing a range of analyses, the RCN acknowledges the latest NHS workforce statistics published last month demonstrates the number of school nursing posts has fallen by […]
New cancer drugs approved by NICE for routine NHS use…
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has approved two new cancer treatments – bosutinib targeted to leukaemia and pemetrexed for the treatment of lung cancer – to be used on the NHS as a routine practice due to their marketing companies lowering the prices. As both drug treatments were only available if […]
‘Worrying’ levels of stress among primary care staff, Mind study claims…
The mental health charity, Mind, has revealed a ‘worrying’ level of stress among primary care staff as its latest report shows almost nine in ten (88 per cent) of 1,000 NHS workers in the sector are experiencing high levels of stress in their work lives. The psychological impact of workplace stress on primary care workers […]
Care home room rates hitting more than £30K, new report suggests…
Research from the care provider, Prestige Nursing and Care, has further highlighted the financial pressure on older people and their families regarding the increased costs of social care; with the average rate of a room calculated at more than £30,000 a year and the rise amounting to 5.2 per cent higher than the same study […]
Guest Blog, Philip Scott – Safeguarding: Is the care sector burying its head?
Why is the care sector not following other business sectors and embracing all aspects of technology to improve its offering? This is a question I have been asking myself more and more lately. Do I work in a sector that is burying its head in the sand and failing to face up to its responsibilities […]
