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Heatwave Warning for The Elderly

STAY COOL

Will Donnelly, Care Expert and Co-Founder of Lottie, shares his tips on how to keep elderly residents safe during the hot weather. The Met Office has issued its first extreme heat-health alert...
THE RIGHT FIT FOR A FIGHT AGAINST INFECTION

THE RIGHT FIT FOR A FIGHT AGAINST INFECTION

Charlie Benson, Founder and General Manager of Kara, discusses the key workwear features that can assist with infection control, and how following certain protocols can prevent the spread of germs...
PROTECTING BELIEFS AND VALUES IF DIAGNOSED WITH DEMENTIA

WHAT HAPPENS TO OUR BELIEFS AND VALUES IF WE ARE DIAGNOSED WITH DEMENTIA?

This Dementia Action Week, which coincides with National Vegetarian Week, from 16–22 May, the charity Vegetarian for Life encourages care providers to pledge to protect the values of those...
BOOST RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION WITH TECHNOLOGY

BOOST RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION WITH TECHNOLOGY

Mark McCarthy, CFO at Zupa. With an average turnover rate of 26%, care homes continue to face a barrage of issues around the recruitment and retention of staff. Brexit has no doubt been a...
Jo Hesketh, Care UK’s Corporate Apprenticeships Manager, debunks some commonly held misconceptions about apprentices in social care in 2022.

BUSTING MYTHS ABOUT SOCIAL CARE APPRENTICES

Jo Hesketh, Care UK’s Corporate Apprenticeships Manager, debunks some commonly held misconceptions about apprentices in social care in 2022. All apprentices are young and just leaving...
CREWE MUM FINDS HER IDEAL JOB AT BELONG AT HOME

CREWE MUM FINDS HER IDEAL JOB ON LOCAL DOORSTEPS

Parents will be all too aware of the challenges of juggling a busy home and working life. For Crewe mum, Leah Wilson, 29, what felt like an extreme decision to change careers to meet the needs of...
How care providers can reassure residents and families on hygiene and infection control.

RESTORING CONFIDENCE IN CARE

Professor Martin Green OBE, Expert Advisory Council member for P&G Professional and the Chief Executive of Care England, discusses how care providers can reassure residents and families on hygiene...
Q&A WITH JOHN RAMSAY

Q&A WITH JOHN RAMSAY

John Ramsay, Managing Director of Social-Ability, answers some questions about his company.  Q: Tell us a bit about yourself and what inspired you to found Social-Ability.  ...
The National Care Forum discusses the true cost of mandating vaccinations in care homes.

AT WHAT COST?

The National Care Forum discusses the true cost of mandating vaccinations in care homes.  From today all staff working in a care home must be double jabbed or exempt - if not, they cannot...
Rose McNeill at Perfect Ward shares her top tips for getting the most from infection prevention and control audits this winter.

WINTERPROOF YOUR IPC PLAN IN 7 EASY STEPS

Is your infection prevention and control system fit for purpose? Rose McNeill at Perfect Ward shares her top tips for getting the most from infection prevention and control audits this winter. ...

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