5 Minutes With… William Langston, Managing Director & Founder at WLEnvironmental
In the latest instalment of our care industry executive interview series we spoke to William Langston, Managing Director & Founder of WLEnvironmental and a Registered Environmental Health Officer, about the importance of managing noise levels in the care home setting, creating noise management strategies, the process of dealing with any complaints that do arise and […]
Fall prevention as a precursor for improved and better care quality
In the tender embrace of a care home, each resident’s well-being is a sacred responsibility. Every creak in the floorboards, every sigh in the silence of the night holds significance. In this nurturing environment, fall prevention becomes more than just a precaution; it becomes a precursor for improved care quality. Falls among older people are […]
The burning question: Are care providers doing enough when it comes to fire safety?
By Alex Wilkins, Head of Business Development at iHASCO Fire can have a devastating effect on organisations; around 70% of businesses fail within three years of a major fire – so why are so many care organisations taking risks when it comes to fire safety? Without exception, fire safety is considered a fundamental responsibility and […]
Care home staff can now declare COVID-19 symptoms via Safe For Work app
A new tool has been launched that provides care home management teams with a written record of the daily health status of each employee, who answer a simple app-based questionnaire each day before they arrive at work. The Safe For Work app, developed by London-based Filter Digital, has been designed to give colleagues working together […]
Fire Brigade issues care home safety warning
Serious fire safety failures have been found in care homes across London, resulting in the Fire Brigade writing to every care home in the capital demanding that they urgently review their fire risk assessments, emergency plans and staff training. In total, 177 care homes were visited to gauge the level of fire risk in a one-off […]
CASE STUDY: Care staff wearing pyjamas at night-time
Lime Court Care Home trialled a pilot scheme involving overnight care staff wearing their pyjamas instead of the usual uniform, in an effort to help disorientated residents who struggle to recognise whether it is night or day. This trial would differentiate night staff from day staff at the Excelcare site, acting as a cue to […]
Regulator warns one in four social care services failing on safety
A recent study by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has revealed that 23% of care homes, nursing homes and home care services require immediate improvement on safety, with a further 2% not meeting sufficient safety regulations. Regulators observed residents not getting enough time to eat and drink, and not being helped to the toilet quickly […]
