Kent Care Awards Shouts About Its Winners
Friday the 14th saw the very best in the Kent care sector come together to…
Put your head in the clouds
Cloud communications, storage and mobility deliver highly personalised levels of care and with robust and…
Dementia focus
Bio – Belinda Dixon, Assistant Manager, Day Services, Optalis’ Boyn Grove Dementia Day Centre Belinda…
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NURSE LED COMPANY LEADS IN RESIDENTIAL CARE AVOIDANCE
Relieving the ever increasing pressure placed on the NHS and social care services nurse led…
The great occupancy challenge
A high level of occupancy is critical to maintaining cash flow and profitability. There are…
Good Software and IT helps tackle the Demographic Timebomb
Skilled resources in the Health and Care markets have never been in such short supply.…
Theraposture and Newlife to highlight free emergency bed loan services for disabled children at Kidz North
Theraposture, the specialist in adjustable beds and cots for children, will be providing information and…
TGA celebrates Wheelchair Powerpack success with European distributor at Rehacare 2018
TGA Mobility has supported its Dutch distributor Preston Ability at Rehacare, as strong sales of…
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…
The PASSsystem in a Residential Environment
Focus on Shangri-La Residential Care Home We spoke to Paula Key, Care Home Manager, and…
Etac Group to Champion Ability and Achievement at Rehacare 2018
The Etac Group, a pioneer and world-leader of assistive products, will be hosting a series…
Etac R82 launches new free Molift Overhead Hoisting Problem Solving Workshops
As part of Etac R82′s ongoing educational programme, it will be hosting a series of…
Domiciliary care made simple with software
Domiciliary care management can be tedious, with a lot of admin time and paperwork getting…
Shackletons. A focus on design and service.
Building on our heritage for the next chapter… This summer marked a new milestone for…
REVAL EXPANSION IMMERSES UK WITH BATHING EXPERTS
Spreading the word about hi-end assisted bathing and assisted showering systems is Reval Continuing Care…
REPOSE FURNITURE TO SHOWCASE RANGE OF PORTER CHAIRS AT 2018 CARE SHOW
Repose Furniture will be showcasing the Harlem and Boston porter chairs on stand H1 at…
NurseBuddy Care Software at the Care Show 2018, Birmingham NEC, 17th & 18th October
The biggest care show of the year is taking place at the National Exhibition Centre…
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…
GIVE CONTROL OVER INTIMATE CARE- FOR LIFE
The need for long-term care support can be alleviated, and best value achieved, by appropriate…
Rugby stars put Wheelfreedom’s TGA mobility scooters through their paces on sports TV
Driven by retired England international rugby players Ben Kay and Austin Healy, alongside Leicester Tigers…
Giving individuals their own front door – specialist supported living scheme set to open
A new development in Bournemouth is set to open and will provide supported living accommodation…
Christchurch group hosts summer fair
A neurological rehabilitation centre in York opened its doors to the community recently as the…
Get Going Live! returns to get disabled drivers of all ages behind the wheel at Leeds William Merritt Centre
The William Merritt Centre will be hosting a relaunched Get Going Live! event so that…
Award-winning knitwear designer and writer attributes quicker stroke recovery to Etac Turner stand aid
Through the initial rehabilitative qualities of the Etac Turner stand aid, Kate Davies, aged 45 from…
STANDEX ePlan
CQC Compliant Electronic Care Planning System Standex Systems – e-plan A recent survey by the…
Health+Care 2018 indicates the way ahead for the care sector
Health+Care 2018 addressed the biggest challenges facing those in the care sector, examining major issues…
“I want to feel at home”
The importance of design & fabrics within care With an increasingly ageing population, the demand…
The Holy Grail of the Care Industry…..
……is self-funding clients. But what do they really want? Mostly, they want to feel assured…
RiDC and Driving Mobility launch awareness campaign regarding car seats for disabled children
RiDC, The Research Institute for Disabled Consumers, and the charity Driving Mobility have collaborated to…
The Care Workers Charity: Ensuring That No Care Worker Ever Faces Financial Hardship Alone
There are over 1.5 million care workers in the UK, looking after our society’s most…
TOPRO ANNOUNCES NEW COLOUR FOR ITS ODYSSE ROLLATOR
To help its UK retailers offer as wide range of rollator solutions as possible, Topro…
Christchurch group hosts summer fair
A neurological rehabilitation centre in York opened its doors to the community recently as the…
Theraposture appoints new OT and Trusted Assessor – Shaun Masters
Theraposture, the respected specialist in adjustable beds, chairs and care cots since 1981, is delighted…
Care worker provides crucial companionship at time of loss
Following the sad loss of his wife, companionship from a live-in care worker had never…
Live-in care provider receives ‘Good’ CQC rating
A national live-in care provider is celebrating after receiving an overall ‘good’ rating following their…
LEWIS REED HELPS ONE OF BRITAIN’S MOST INFLUENTIAL DISABLITY CAMPAIGNERS
34 year old Martyn Sibley was recently voted Brains third most influential disabled person in…
THE NEW FLEXX TALL FROM KARMA MOBILITY
The Flex Tall from Karma Mobility builds on the success of the popular Flexx but…
Local fostering agency invites community to fun day
ISP Foster Care are inviting the community to celebrate the opening of their new Fostering…
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…
How, when and why to use Air Cell Cushions? Etac R82’s latest free course training for healthcare professionals
Etac R82, the UK’s leading supplier of Scandinavian-inspired assistive equipment for disabled children and adults,…
KARMA MOBILITY HELPS STEVE KEEP ON TRACK
Steve Tarrant has been a loyal Karma Mobility user for over 10 years and in…
Gainsborough to showcase ultra-efficient and infection controlling assisted baths at Healthcare Estates 2018
Part of the Gainsborough Healthcare Group, Gainsborough Specialist Bathing is a proven specialist in the…
Award-winning knitwear designer and writer attributes quicker stroke recovery to Etac Turner stand aid
Through the initial rehabilitative qualities of the Etac Turner stand aid, Kate Davies, aged 45 from…
Wessex Driveability gives Basingstoke horrific accident survivor renewed independence
Steve North, 39, experienced life-changing injuries and reduced mobility during a horrific accident in 2016.…
Abacus to offer assistive bathing educational showcase at Rise 4 Disability Maidstone
Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions, a leading provider of assistive baths for disabled children and adults,…
Jarred Stansfield on a career in care
There will be more than one million vacancies for social care workers by 2037 yet…
What can a world innovator in assisted bathing and showering tell you about being mindful?
Immersing themselves in their customers’ and end-users’ thoughts and footsteps Reval are designing and manufacturing…
REPOSE FURNITURE – DESIGNING SEATING SOLUTIONS FOR THE CARE HOME ENVIRONMENT
The Boston Porter is the latest addition to Repose Furniture’s comprehensive healthcare seating range and…
Online course launches to help social care’s in-house recruiters
With recruitment challenges topping the polls of business risks for care providers and unrelenting growth…
“Health and Wellbeing – living well, loving life”
National Care Forum Managers Conference The National Care Forum Managers Conference, 12 – 13 November…
Stroke-surviving Dr Stevenson joins Board of Welsh driving assessment service that changed her life
Dr Mary Stevenson, 54 from Anglesey, has become a Trustee of The Wales Mobility and…
QEF Carshalton: Get Going Live! returns to help young disabled drivers get behind the wheel
The Carshalton based Driving Assessment Centre, managed by the Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People,…
KARMA MOBILITY LAUNCHES ITS LATEST RECLINING MANUAL WHEELCHAIR
The VIP2 is the latest addition to the Karma Mobility portfolio of manual wheelchairs and…
GERALD SIMONDS HELPS PARALYMPIC CHAMPION IN HER QUEST FOR GLORY
Gerald Simonds is delighted to be assisting Paralympic gold medallist Karen Darke as she prepares…
MATTHEW JAMES GETS BACK ON HIS BIKE FOR CAUDWELL CHILDREN
Following his successful participation last year, Matthew James, a Co-Director of Precision Rehab Ltd is…
Mycarematters: Meeting the person beyond the condition
Zoe Harris is creator of the multi award-winning Remember-I’m-Me Care Charts and Mycarematters, methods of…
Undeniable proof – Quality of Care is getting worse
Since the start of 2017 I have been monitoring quarterly published ratings by the CQC…
KARMA MOBILITY UNVEILS UPGRADES TO THE S-ERGO 115 AND 125 WHEELCHAIRS
Karma Mobility is pleased to announce seat upgrades to its S-Ergo 115 and S-Ergo 125…
CQC Ratings and Compliance – two systems in opposition
Neil Grant, Partner, Gordons Partnership LLP Introduction Until ratings were introduced in Adult Social Care…
GETTING IN TUNE WITH LIMITATIONS
Having to deal with the impact of Multiple Sclerosis on his daily life is not…
Dementia and Hydration By Repose Furniture & The OT Service
The human body needs water to function; to perform various and numerous physiological functions including…
KINGKRAFT INSTALLS CHANGING PLACES FOR CENTER PARCS
Center Parcs has recently completed the installation of Changing Places units at its villages across…
Get fresh ideas and expert advice at Care Roadshow Cardiff
The Care Roadshows team are gearing up for the show’s return to the valleys in…
How, when and why to use Air Cell Cushions?
Etac R82’s latest free course training for healthcare professionals Etac R82, the UK’s leading supplier…
Abacus running team defy British 10k heat to help raise over £6,500 for Young Epilepsy
Andrew Williams, Bob Gibbs and Jon Nock representing Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions have successfully completed…
NURSE LED COMPANY LEADS INNOVATIVE SERVICE
Innovative nurse-led Kent company Hilton Nursing Partners has developed and launched a service aimed at…
Fed opens Beach House at Heathlands-on-Sea
Mayor of Bury, Jane Black, joined donors, residents and families on 26 June to celebrate…
Boost your CQC rating with help from the regulator
Andrea Sutcliffe, chief inspector of adult social care at the Care Quality Commission (CQC), used…
GET THE HEADS UP ON INTIMATE CARE DEVELOPMENTS
In any domestic property- social or private housing- the bathroom is the one room whose…
MY TOILET? IT’S A GODSEND!
Most people take their WC for granted. For Multiple Sclerosis sufferer Kathleen Bergin, it is…
Precision Rehab Limited signs official distributor agreement with Motus Medical Limited
Precision Rehab is delighted to announce that Motus Medical Limited will be its authorised distributor…
QEF Carshalton: Get Going Live! returns to help young disabled drivers get behind the wheel
The Carshalton based Driving Assessment Centre, managed by the Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People,…
GERALD SIMONDS HEALTHCARE SIGNS EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR AGREEMENT FOR AXIOM CUSHIONS WITH JAMES LECKEY DESIGN
Gerald Simonds Healthcare is delighted to announce that is has been appointed as the exclusive…
The Topro portfolio of rollators
The Topro portfolio of rollators is one of the most comprehensive in the UK and…
GERALD SIMONDS HELPS MITCH PLAN FOR THE FUTURE WITH THE LEVO LAE STANDING WHEELCHAIR
Four years ago, Mitch Chalmers from Midsomer Norton near Bath suffered a spinal cord injury…
How to spot the signs of mental health disorders in your students
Tragically, suicide has been established as the leading cause of death among young people between…
Chester Driveability highlights accessible services and adapted vehicles to Transport Accessibility Minister, Nusrat Ghani
Chester Driveability, a Driving Mobility Centre, has received an official visit from the Transport Accessibility…
Fairmile Grange blossoms from a generous donation
Fairmile Grange has been chosen by All for Love, a renowned London-based florist, to receive…
OSTEOPOROSIS DEFINED: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENTS
Weak, easily broken bones are an epidemic in the United States. They’re often tied to…
QCS announces new Head of Care Quality
Philippa Shirtcliffe has been announced as the new Head of Care Quality at QCS. She…
See our latest revolutionary Rotoflex rotating bed and new luxurious Age UK adjustable bed at Rise 4 Disability
We will be showcasing the world’s-first rising heel support for Rotoflex rotational beds and our…
Try our Etac and Molift sit-to-stand solutions at Rise 4 Disability, Peterborough
We will be demonstrating a selection of Etac and Molift sit-to-stand and hygiene solutions at…
Come and see our Immedia in-bed and Molift transfer solutions at OTAC Llanelli, 11th July
We will be demonstrating a range of our trusted assistive equipment at the latest Occupational…
UK DEBUT OF ‘NEXT GENERATION’ INTELLIGENT PERSONAL MOBILITY DEVICE
WHILL Model C, a new state-of-the-art personal electric vehicle, is set to disrupt the UK…
Abacus to demonstrate hi-lo accessible Gemini bath at OTAC Llanelli
We will be showcasing our proven height-adjustable Gemini bath at the next Occupational Therapy Adaptation…
CQC hygiene beating Gainsborough baths are a resounding success at Health Plus Care
At Health Plus Care, Gainsborough Specialist Bathing has successfully showcased why its unique integrated BioCote…
CQC hygiene beating Gainsborough baths are a resounding success at Health Plus Care
At Health Plus Care, Gainsborough Specialist Bathing has successfully showcased why its unique integrated BioCote…
2018 Driving Mobility Annual Conference accelerates accessibility nationwide
The charity Driving Mobility has successfully held its Annual Conference at The University of Chester…
Social care sector unites to warn of an impending workforce crisis and raise the perception of care
78% of people unlikely to consider beginning a career in social care, with 22% saying…
Theraposture showcases association with Newlife Emergency Bed Loan Services at Kidz West
Theraposture, the respected specialist in adjustable beds and care cots since 1981, will be showcasing…
First Etac R82 training event in seating principles is a resounding success
Etac R82, the UK’s leading specialist in Scandinavian-inspired assistive equipment, has hosted its first Seating…
PIONEERING TGA WHILL M POWERCHAIR REVOLUTIONISES ACCESSIBLE MOTORING FOR DISABLED DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS
TGA, a UK-leading mobility product specialist, is delighted to announce its award-winning WHILL M powerchair…
Theraposture launches campaign to protect consumers from adjustable bed rogue traders
Theraposture, an ethical specialist in assistive furniture, has begun a campaign to protect vulnerable consumers…
Health Plus Care: Exceed CQC hygiene targets with unique antimicrobial baths from Gainsborough
Part of the Gainsborough Healthcare Group, Gainsborough Specialist Bathing will be demonstrating its world-leading assisted…
Too many people are leaving it too late to get practical about independence
Ageing is a fact of life. We all need to prepare for it but too…
THE NEW FLEXX TALL FROM KARMA MOBILITY
The Flex Tall from Karma Mobility builds on the success of the popular Flexx but…
REPOSE FURNITURE LAUNCHES THE BOSTON PORTER
The Boston Porter is the latest addition to our comprehensive healthcare seating range. It features…
THE ROLLZ MOTION 2 FROM TOPRO
The Rollz Motion 2 incorporates a unique design which enables the user to transform it…
Integration – It’s all about people
Whenever anyone talks about the integration of health and social care – they prefix their…
Theraposture launches campaign to protect consumers from adjustable bed rogue traders
Theraposture, an ethical specialist in assistive furniture, has begun a campaign to protect vulnerable consumers…