Bringing our best selves to work
In any industry, staff need to feel competent and confident in what they are doing. Without this, dissatisfaction creeps in, and this is when staff either leave or do a poor job. For me, we have a responsibility to every staff member we recruit to ensure they can...
Turning bed-blocking into a successful discharge
Mrs. F was a retiree (65+) who lived at home independently with the help of regular visits by care workers. With her children and grandchildren close by, she enjoyed an active and community focused lifestyle. After a fall at home which resulted in a spinal injury,...
Overcoming Stroke during pregnancy
Stroke is the 4th biggest killer in the UK but many people don’t realise just how common it is. What’s more, Public Health England figures now show that over a third of first-time Strokes (38%) happen in middle-aged adults. According to the Stroke...
How do you choose the right care home?
We understand that choosing a care home is not something that most people think about until it’s happening – either to themselves or a loved one. And then, depending on the circumstances, people can sometimes feel rushed or even pressured into making a...