The evolution of the care industry
Over the next ten years, the number of over 65s living in the UK is estimated to rise to 13 million. For those needing additional care support, with care home placements already limited, the homecare industry is expected to see a sustained increase in demand over this period. Mike Williams, managing director, Tagtronics, discusses the […]
Gold Care Homes rolls out Softworks Time & Attendance, Rostering and HR Management solution for their 2,000 employees
Gold Care Homes, a leading provider of residential care services for the elderly, has implemented the Softworks Workforce Management Solution to manage employee Time, Attendance, Rostering, Skills and HR for their 2,000 employees across 24 care homes. The company went to market in 2019 for a solution that would enable them to optimise management of employee […]
How technology and innovation can support people living with Alzheimer’s in care homes
Gavin Bashar (pictured, right), UK managing director at Tunstall Healthcare, discusses how technology and innovation can support people living with Alzheimer’s in care homes… There are currently around 900,000 people living with dementia in the UK and this is projected to rise to 1.6 million by 20401. It can be challenging to care for someone […]
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 physical disabilities. New technologies have equipped home carers with the resources they need to take on the significant challenges that come with caring for a […]
OPINION: Better services, better lives and planning for a better future
Our ageing population means we have no choice but to look at the ways we can deliver care differently in order to cope with increasing demand. Between now and 2040 there will be an extra 6 million over 65s. As people live longer, more pressure is put on our statutory services. Angus Honeysett, head of […]
Goldacre review recommends improvements to NHS care through use of data
The government says patient care in the NHS will be improved through more efficient and safer access to health data, which will drive innovation and lead to potentially lifesaving research. Professor Ben Goldacre, Bennett Professor of Evidence-Based Medicine at the University of Oxford, has published the findings from his independent review into how the NHS […]
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 all-time highs, one significant way to help relieve the problem is to alleviate the pressure in social care, and to facilitate the safe return of […]
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, with six million people currently waiting for non urgent surgery and hospital treatment1. However, it has also accelerated change and innovation and brought into sharp […]
Gold Care Homes rolls out Softworks HR Management for 2,000 employees
Gold Care Homes has implemented Softworks Workforce Management Solution to manage employee Time, Attendance, Rostering, Skills and HR for their 2,000 employees across 24 care homes. The company went to market in 2019 for a solution that would enable them to optimise management of employee Time, Attendance, Rostering and HR and support their core goal […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Onsite scale repair, calibration and reverification service
By seca For weight measurements and nutritional screenings in nursing homes, class III approved medical grade scales should be used, as per the NAWI Directive. These scales are calibrated precision instruments that provide the most accurate weighing of patients. To be certain that they keep precision over time and that you can rely on the […]
