Fairfield Residential Care Home, North Oxford
Where: Fairfield Residential Care Home, North Oxford. What: Supplied HomeSmiths with chairs, furniture and cabinetry…
Persona Ruby
Most of us will agree that the psychological and physiological benefits of bathing are enormous…
BREAKING NEWS: Health Plus Care launch the Residential and Home Care Show
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setting the stage for the Future of Social Care and Support
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A NEW CARE HOME
A GOOD CALL OR A BAD CALL? In Driven by Health with Care’s Pressure In…
Commissioning
From the ‘Modernising commissioning’ Green Paper: The cycle of assessing the needs of people…
Extracts from the Diaries of Care Providers
As an owner of a Care Home I have to make decisions, do I give…
50 stories, 22 countries, 1 book
CommonAge, the Commonwealth affiliated Association for the Ageing is celebrating 70 years of the Commonwealth…
HOSPICE TURNS TO TECH TO DELIVER DIGNITY AND REDUCE DEPENDENCE
Specialist palliative care is being given an extra dimension with employment of assistive technology with…
CARE HOME GROUP EXPAND INTO DARTFORD
New Year announcement couldn’t be more positive for the Belmont Healthcare Group who has added…
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CQC RATED OUTSTANDING SERVICE ROLLS-OUT ACROSS KENT
Kent County Council chooses nurse-led service Hilton Nursing Partners to help support the county’s hospital…
The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards are on the way out. What is to replace them?
Introduction There is general agreement that the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) are a bureaucratic…
Eden Futures announced as finalists in Health Investor Awards
National supported living provider, Eden Futures, has been announced as a finalist in two categories…
CEILING LIMIT OVERCOME
An innovative solution to help overcome structural limitations in provision of lifting aids for disabled…
Dementia clients – the business challenge
Dementia is now the leading cause of death England and Wales, and is thought to…
Supported living provider celebrates talented workforce with Excellence Awards
National supported living provider, Eden Futures, held a celebratory awards evening for their workforce, recognising…
Registration now open for Care Roadshows 2019
The wait is over! Registration is now live for Care Roadshows 2019. Returning to five…
Christchurch Group nominated in prestigious Health Investor Awards
Neurological rehabilitation specialists Christchurch Group, have been announced as finalists at the high-profile Health Investor…
Pancake day was flipping good fun for young chefs in Wokingham
The Mayor of Wokingham was treated to a sweet feast as chefs flipped and stacked…
LOVEABLE PETS VISIT NEW ROMNEY CARE HOME
Offering more than a smile to residents at Sandbanks Lodge residential care home was a…
The Importance of Dining Experience
The act of eating has become an increasingly significant part of people’s lives, with the…
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT BECOMES A FULL TIME ROLE AT BELMONT HEALTHCARE GROUP
Bringing continuous professional development to over one hundred Belmont Healthcare employees is Bianca Sargent, the…
Abacus to present new Gemini 2000 bath, antimicrobial technology and CPD seminar at Kidz Middle
Abacus will be showcasing the larger and longer Gemini 2000 bath, BioCote antimicrobial protection and…
Home care can provide an answer to NHS bed blocking by preventing avoidable issues
It’s no myth that the NHS needs support. Whilst this has been addressed in the…
Adopting technology in Social Care Requires an Organisational Cultural Change
We are witnessing an evolution in the technology available to the care sector. Gone are…
How important is it to have a dedicated Wi-Fi system in your care home?
As more and more services and apps are developed for care homes requiring internet connectivity,…
Older people with depression ‘less likely to be referred for psychological therapy’
“The elderly are being fobbed off with pills for mental health problems instead of receiving…
Potential breakthrough for osteoporosis announced
“Bone could be regrown to treat osteoporosis after breakthrough,” The Daily Telegraph reports. This headline…
Owning a dog may encourage older people to exercise
“NHS should prescribe dogs to keep over-65s fit,” the Daily Mail reports. The headline was…
Probiotics ‘may help strengthen bones’ in older adults
“Elderly people should take probiotics to preserve their bones,” claims the Mail Online, referring to…
How to stay healthy in your 60s
When we think about the 60s, we think about retirement or grandchildren or old age…
Older people ‘would benefit’ from weight training and more protein
“GPs should prescribe protein powders and weight lifting to pensioners to help reverse frailty,” The…
Can aerobic exercise slow down ageing?
“Running is better than weight training at reversing signs of ageing,” reports The Independent. Researchers…
Puzzle-solving ‘doesn’t slow down mental decline in older people’
“Crosswords do not prevent dementia but can make your brain sharper to start off with,”…
Mayor of Stockport celebrates Dignity Action Day with a HC-One care home
A HC-One care home in Stockport was joined by the Mayor to celebrate Dignity Action…
Gum disease linked to Alzheimer’s, study claims
“Gum disease bug could play ‘central role’ in development of Alzheimer’s,” The Independent reports. The…
Lower Back And Hip Pain: Here’s What It Means
By Dr. Omiete Charles-Davies / Mobility & Rehabilitation, Symptoms / January 7, 2019 If you are you suffering from lower back…
Largest ever dual lift platform bath from Abacus to debut at OTAC Chester
Abacus will be presenting its new Gemini 2000 bath, BioCote antimicrobial protection and a CPD…
Mayor of Lincoln celebrates the launch of Bernadette House’s homecare service
A care home in Lincoln was joined by the Mayor to celebrate the launch of…
HC-One care home ‘pimps out zimmers’ to help residents recognise their frames
Residents of a HC-One care home based in Coventry have been decorating their Zimmer frames,…
When Gary met Sally ……. the dog
A Care Worker at a Worcester based supported living company has enabled a service user…
Churchfields care home take armchair travel to the next level
A care home in Oxfordshire is now using virtual reality to transport residents into exciting…
Lincoln care home grants resident’s wish
A resident at a care home in Lincoln had her wish come true when she…
Social Care provider celebrates two glowing CQC reports
A social care provider is celebrating after two of its services – a rehabilitation team…
Care home staff celebrate Good CQC and make awards final
A care home in Lincoln is celebrating after receiving an overall ‘good’ rating following their…
Warmth & Wellbeing
If you are among the many who strive to promote ‘greener’ alternatives in getting your…
Information Governance – Got the Bug?
Discussions about governance rarely capture the headlines – or appear in the best sellers list…
Theraposture appoints highly experienced specialist as new Trusted Assessor for the North
Theraposture, a respected leader in adjustable beds, chairs and care cots, has appointed Craig Ward…
TGA WHILL Model C Powerchair wins seventh prestigious accolade – BHTA Independent Living Design Award
WHILL Model C, the multi award-winning powered wheelchair from TGA, has triumphed again with another…
Reval case study, Interview with Sheila Heywood Holt. Heathland Village – The Fed
“When you compare like for like with other products you get more for your money…
THE BIGGEST AND BEST SHOW TO DATE!
The Occupational Therapy Show will be taking place on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd November…
Know better: How to ensure you’ll make the most of your riser recliner chair
It is inevitable for our bodies to grow weaker as we advance into old age…
Pressure care and 24 hour postural management
The definition of a 24 hour postural management programme is a ‘planned approach encompassing all…
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Age UK reports that the safety net for people living at home is failing and…
Hearing Solutions
Are you getting tired of missing out on every conversation with your friends, family and…
Avoidable pressure injuries could free up social care funds
The Care industry is currently having to deal with the many hurdles that come with…
HOME ADAPTATION GOOD PRACTICE
The latest report on delivery of home adaptation provision maintains ‘the overarching aim’ is for…
Get Wise to Good Seated Posture and Pressure Ulcer Prevention in Sitting
The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) publishes a wide range of “Get Wise” leaflets for…
CARE HOME ENTREPRENEUR WINS TOP AWARD
Care group owner, Adam Hutchison, is bestowed with the Outstanding Contribution to Social Care award…
Clinical application of the Patient Environment Occupation (PEO) model to support TILE based M&H risk assessment.
This article is about how as Occupational Therapists (OTs’) we must not forget what underpins…
Mayor enjoys Optalis cultural celebration
Local social care provider Optalis recently held a cultural awareness day to highlight to its…
Impressive CPD educational programme and Gemini 2000 bath launch by Abacus generate strong OT Show attendance
Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions, a ‘go to’ choice for Occupational Therapists seeking assisted baths, has…
Etac R82 CPD seminars and product launches deliver invaluable experience for moving and handling specialists at OT Show
Etac R82 has delivered a diverse range of practical presentations, product launches and added value…
New moves: Neuro rehab group makes two senior appointments
Christchurch Group have strengthened their leadership team with two senior appointments. Denise Masters, who will…
Supported living win at esteemed healthcare awards
A national supported living provider has won the Supported Living accolade at the prestigious LaingBuisson…
Relaunched Get Going Live! proves popular at William Merritt Centre’s AccessAbility event
The second in a series of regional Get Going Live! events, focusing on accessible motoring…
Abacus showcases as ‘go to’ assisted bathing specialist at Kidz to Adultz North
Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions has reiterated the popularity of its complete assisted bathing service with…
Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions to launch larger Gemini 2000 dual lift bath at OT Show
Abacus, the trusted specialist in accessible bathing solutions for disabled bathers, will be unveiling the…
Salford Mayor and Mayoress officially open new RDAC driving assessment centre for disabled drivers
Ceremonial Mayor Councillor Ronald H Wilson and Mayoress Pat Wilson officially opened the new RDAC…
‘Express’ CPD assisted bathing seminars to be held on Abacus stand at OT Show
Working in conjunction with Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions, respected Occupational Therapist, Adam Ferry, will be…
Health and social care providers join forces to organise free wellbeing event
People looking at improving their health and wellbeing were able to attend a free event,…
Wokingham care home celebrates ‘Good’ CQC rating with tea party
Staff and residents at an Optalis care home in Wokingham have been celebrating with a…
Neuro rehab service celebrates staff retention
A neurological rehabilitation service in Northampton is celebrating as staff members reach recruitment milestones, with…
MATTHEW JAMES COMPLETES LONDON TO BRIGHTON BIKE RIDE FOR CAUDWELL CHILDREN
Matthew James, a Co-Director of Precision Rehab Ltd is celebrating completing the annual 54-mile London…
Respected OT Kate Sheehan to present “Bathing is Better” seminars with Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions at OT Show
Working in conjunction with Abacus, Kate Sheehan and Simon Murnane, Occupational Therapists, will be delivering…
Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions to introduce infallible BioCote protection against Superbugs at OT Show
Abacus, the trusted specialist in accessible bathing solutions, will be launching its integrated BioCote antimicrobial…
Bookings now open for Future of Care Conference 2019
The organisers of the Future of Care Conference are delighted to announce that bookings are…
Theraposture to showcase association with Newlife Emergency Bed Loan Services at Kidz North
Theraposture, the respected specialist in adjustable beds and care cots since 1981, will be showcasing…
Sutton Mayor and Mayoress declare Get Going Live! an outstanding success at QEF Carshalton
The first relaunched Get Going Live! event in Carshalton, focusing on independent mobility and assisted…
Gainsborough to showcase CQC compliant assisted bathing management capabilities at Care Show
Celebrating its 30th year of specialism, Gainsborough Specialist Bathing, will be highlighting its complete accessible…
A HC-One head chef shortlisted for Care Home Catering Awards
A Head Chef from A HC-One care home in the West Midlands has been shortlisted…
Welcome to Shackletons new website! The first milestone in its next chapter
Shackletons are pleased to announce the launch of their new website. Having been in the…
Theraposture to launch latest edition to its leading rotating bed range at OT Show – Rotoflex 235 Plus
Theraposture, the market leader with the widest range of rotating beds, will be unveiling its…
Driving Mobility’s RDAC to open cutting-edge Manchester driving assessment centre for disabled drivers
Accredited by the charity Driving Mobility, RDAC operates 11 driver assessment centres nationwide – it…
R82 to introduce enhanced x:panda Evolution dynamic seating system for disabled children at Kidz North
Etac R82 will be unveiling its latest Danish designed paediatric dynamic seating system at Kidz…
Etac R82 launches new Molift Overhead Hoisting Problem Solving Workshops
As part of Etac R82′s ongoing educational programme, it will be hosting a series of…
Distant Learning – use it to compliment your overall training solution
It is a common problem for providers – being able to release staff for essential…
Mind the Gap!
We are used to hearing about widening gaps – the gap between rich and poor,…
It’s that time – We’re only weeks away from The Occupational Therapy Show 2018.
Following the huge success of previous Occupational Therapy Shows, we have worked hard to design…
Supported living provider reveals winning ‘poet’ for National Poetry Day
A supported living provider has announced their winning poet, in a competition run for National…
Live-in care provider receives ‘Good’ CQC rating
A national live-in care provider is delighted to have received an overall ‘good’ rating following…
Respected OT Kate Sheehan to present “Bathing is Better” seminars with Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions at OT Show
Working in conjunction with Abacus, Kate Sheehan and Simon Murnane, Occupational Therapists, will be delivering…
Health and social care providers join forces to organise free wellbeing event
People looking at improving their health and wellbeing were able to attend a free event,…
Christchurch Group make Jonathan’s dream of a holiday come true
A neurological rehabilitation centre in York has helped a man realise his dream of going…
Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions to introduce infallible BioCote protection against Superbugs at OT Show
Abacus, the trusted specialist in accessible bathing solutions, will be launching its integrated BioCote antimicrobial…
Recruiting frontline care staff: Why we can’t carry on doing what we have always done.
As Bill Clinton famously said: “The price of doing the same old thing is far…
Demonstrating the importance of a community approach to care
I wrote an article in this magazine last year which focussed on the pressures social…
Rehacare 2018: Etac delivers holistic Group approach to worldwide inclusion
The Etac Group, a mobility product pioneer, has successfully and for the first time presented…
New moves: Christchurch Group appoints Business Development Director
Christchurch Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Sheila Manisier, an experienced Business Development…
Join us at OTAC Kent for Gemini bath demonstrations and assisted bathing education
We will be showcasing our height-adjustable Gemini 1700 bath and highlighting Abacus educational assisted bathing…