Scottish care homes face growing staff shortages
Figures released by Scottish Care, the body that represents private and voluntary providers of social care in Scotland, suggest that 77% of homes have vacancies, warning that the lack of…
read moreFigures released by Scottish Care, the body that represents private and voluntary providers of social care in Scotland, suggest that 77% of homes have vacancies, warning that the lack of…
read moreA 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…
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read moreReferencing cases recently reported on BBC Radio 4 and the Victoria Derbyshire Show on BBC 2 showcasing situations where loved ones had experienced visiting restrictions, the Care Quality Commission (CQC)…
read moreAdministering medicines in a busy care home environment can prove challenging at the best of times. Therefore, for trustworthy support and guidance, MedicinesComplete is an innovative drug information platform designed to help mitigate the risks and challenges…
read moreA study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) and conducted by five UK universities has concluded that, despite the government implementing a strategy to reduce the amount of antipsychotic…
read moreHelp your patients live as independent lives as possible by making ordinary tasks, such as daily washing, easier to do through inclusive kitchen and bathroom design. Read the full…
read moreVAT is a particularly complex and difficult-to-decipher area for businesses of differing sizes across a range of sectors, and palliative care and nursing homes are no exception to this confusion.…
read moreDigitally 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…
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