Carers being ‘championed’ via cross-government action
Minister for Care, Helen Whately, held a reception at No 10 Downing Street for unpaid carers last week to mark Carers Week and champion the vital work they do. More…
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DBS partners with Ann Craft Trust to promote Safeguarding Adults Week 2022
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Ann Craft Trust have teamed up during National Safeguarding Adults Week to support organisations to develop safer working practices. DBS supports employers to…
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Protecting care home staff is a key to staff retention, and productivity
As the cost of living crisis hits home and energy prices soar, care homes need to consider their available resources carefully as they deliver patient care and look after the…
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How technology can support families involved with caring for vulnerable people
Technology plays a crucial role in caring for some of the nation’s most vulnerable individuals, from those living with dementia and learning disabilities, to people with mental health needs and…
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Supporting carer independence through technology
It is well documented that the NHS is stretched in terms of available resources, an issue escalated by the Covid-19 pandemic. In a time when hospital waiting lists are at…
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Protecting our services through digital solutions
This is possibly the most challenging period in the history of the NHS. The Covid-19 pandemic has stretched healthcare systems to breaking point and the impacts are still being felt,…
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Mental health and social care: Supporting carer and client alike
Coronavirus has impacted every single one of us in one way or another. The negative effects of lockdown are destructive and vast. From forcing businesses to shut, to leaving many…
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DHSC unveils care worker recruitment drive
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a 30 day initiative to promote jobs in the adult social care sector, running from October 31st in Gloucestershire and…
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Have your say in the ‘later stages of care’ employer and employee surveys…
In response to the increasing number of UK residents having to combine work with caring for friends or family members, employers for care professionals and the national charity, Carers UK…
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SiDLY – there is no distance in care!
SiDLY Care is a medical wristband taking care to a new level making users more independent and helping carers optimise their efforts while keeping an eye on those they care…
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