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NURSE CALL MONTH: Finding the Right Fit – Top tips for sourcing the best solutions
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Ensuring resident safety and well-being is clearly the top priority in all care homes. Nurse call systems play a vital role in achieving this by enabling residents to summon assistance quickly and easily. But with a variety of providers offering different solutions, choosing the right system can feel overwhelming. Here are some top tips for…

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People with a learning disability should be provided with tailored health checks – Study
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Immediate action should be taken to make it easier for people with a learning disability to get the tailored health checks and preventive care they need to stay well, a think tank has warned. A new report from the Nuffield Trust highlights existing data showing a 20-year gap in median age at death between people…

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Successive Governments to blame for stagnation in adult social care, says report
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Adult social care support continues to stagnate following a lack of action to reform the sector by successive governments, says The King’s Fund following the publication of its annual social care report. Social Care 360 highlights that adult requests for social care have hit a record high of two million and that across the sector,…

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If you specialise in Training & Innovation for Care Homes we want to hear from you!
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Each month on Care Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the care sector – and in April we’ll be focusing on Training & Innovation. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help care industry professionals find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of Training…

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NURSE CALL MONTH: Beyond Buzzers – The evolving role of Nurse Call Systems in care homes
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For decades, the humble nurse call system, with its pull cords and call lights, has been a mainstay in UK care homes. However, the landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements and a growing focus on resident-centred care. Here we explore the changing role of nurse call systems and how their integration with other…

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University of Leicester leads national mental health survey
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The University of Leicester is conducting a national mental health and well-being survey to help inform public policy in England, looking at health issues including disability, physical health, pain, lifestyle and life events, to determine how they affect a person’s overall mental health and is funded using £1.3 million from the Department for Health and Social…

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NURSE CALL MONTH: From assessing needs to scaleability – How to ensure you choose the right partners
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Ensuring the safety and well-being of residents in any car home environment is paramount. Nurse call systems play a crucial role in achieving this goal, allowing residents to summon assistance promptly in case of need. Selecting the right system requires careful consideration, as it directly impacts resident care and staff efficiency. Here are some key…

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Your place at the Care Forum awaits – But hurry to avoid disappointment!
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You are invited to join us and the wider industry at the Care Forum in June, which will provide you with two days worth of industry networking, learning and connection building. Taking place on the 3rd & 4th June 2024 at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre London Heathrow, this unique event will give you…

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CQC working with National Voices and Point of Care Foundation on Regulators’ Pioneer Fund project
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The CQC says it will use a Regulators’ Pioneer Fund of £635,394 to develop a framework to support integrated care systems (ICSs) in reducing health inequalities, helping them to measure how well they listen to the experience and needs of people and communities. Over the next 12 months, the CQC will work with National Voices…

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HEALTH & SAFETY MONTH: Examining best practice for Risk Assessments in the care home environment
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Risk assessment and management is a critical component of ensuring safety and quality care within UK care homes. These processes are fundamental not just for compliance with regulatory standards, but also for fostering a secure and nurturing environment for residents, and staff. Here’s an overview of the key elements of risk assessment and management best…

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