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Christmas is often a time to share with friends and family, but for some it can be a very lonely time. It is estimated that half a million elderly people will spend Christmas alone. Community Hertsmere are holding an Annual Company Christmas Lunch on the 25th and 26th...by admin | 16/12/2016 | Archive, Uncategorised
Members Network Event: Tuesday 31st January 2017 The next Member Network Event takes place on Tuesday 31st January at Letchworth Hall Hotel, and will focus on the challenges and opportunities of 2017. Iain McBeath will speak on behalf of HCC about funding, and we’ll...by admin | 16/12/2016 | Archive, Uncategorised
During one of the busiest periods for hospitals, it’s important to try and select the right service to meet your service user’s needs when they are in need of medical help. The NHS guide below highlights common illnesses and the correct service to contact, as well as...by admin | 16/12/2016 | Archive, HCPA Services
This time of year is one of the busiest periods for hospitals, and the need to Fully Funded up beds becomes paramount so hospitals can care for those most in need. One of the contributing factors to the bed blocking issue is the often delayed discharge process of...by admin | 07/12/2016 | Archive, Uncategorised
Help spread the Christmas joy this year with festive themed sessions delivered by SMILE Now that the festive season is upon us, why not book a celebration with the SMILE team? SMILE are offering bespoke Christmas packages of one or two hour festive sessions delivered...by admin | 07/12/2016 | Archive, Uncategorised
The recent CQC newsletter had some very important information regarding Provider Information Return software upgrades, visiting rights in care homes, and bogus inspectors. » For further details you can read the full newsletter hereA whole domiciliary care team or business who have made an outstanding achievement in the last year in relation to innovation and development.
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Open to all providers this award is reflecting the outstanding culture within any care organisation. It has been identified that the culture of a care company is the basis of everything, from safety to care, compassion and success. The winner of this award will have an outstanding care culture within.
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A whole care team or business who have made an outstanding achievement in the last year in relation to innovation and development.
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A whole residential, nursing or other care team or business who have made an outstanding achievement in the last year in relation to innovation and development.
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Open to anyone who you think has made an outstanding achievement in supporting or caring for others in a care setting. Domestic Staff, Kitchen Staff, Volunteers, Handymen, Care – Co-ordinators, Care Staff, whole teams or a business. Anyone can be nominated.
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For a care employee in a leadership position who has proved to be an excellent leader, coach and support to others.
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For an individual who works day-to-day supporting a person, or people who live with a learning disability or need mental health support. There must be evidence of great ideas and innovation.
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This award is for individual Homecare staff members who have made a difference and have tailored care specifically for an individual. There must be evidence of great ideas and innovation.
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For an individual who works in a residential or nursing home setting and has shown outstanding compassion
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Some people receive care and support who misuse or are recovering from the misuse of illegal or legal drugs and / or alcohol, to the point where it severely affects their physical and mental well-being.
The support received can happen at home, in the community, or in some cases in residential rehab.
Sensory impairment is when one of your senses; sight, hearing, smell, touch, taste or spatial awareness, is no longer normal.
A person does not have to have full loss of a sense to be sensory impaired.
A person with a sensory impairment may need help to go about their day-to-day activities, at home and in the community.
Mental health services support individuals with mental health needs. This could be lower level needs where the individual receives support at home, and some individuals with mental health needs may reside in a supported living setting or a residential care home setting.
The individual may need support with medication, as well as going about their day-to-day activities, build positive relationships in the community and support to achieve their personal goals.
Examples of mental health conditions are schizophrenia, eating disorders, PTSD, bipolar or depression. Not everyone who has a mental health condition requires care and support.
A physical disability is defined as a physical impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect on your ability to carry out day-to-day activities. This could affect a person’s mobility, physical capacity, stamina or dexterity.
Some could have a physical disability a result of an injury of the brain or spinal cord, or other conditions such as cerebral palsy, epilepsy or multiple sclerosis.
Supporting an individual with a physical disability would vary from person to person based on their specific care needs. Someone who has a physical disability may need support in their own home or in a residential care home or nursing home.
A learning disability is the reduced ability and increased difficulty with everyday activities – for example household tasks, socialising or managing money. People with a learning disability tend to take longer to learn and may need support to develop new skills, understand complicated information and interact with other people.
There are different types of learning disability, which can be mild, moderate, severe or profound. Whatever type of learning disability a person has, it is a lifelong condition, and in some cases the individual may also have a physical disability.
Supporting an individual with a learning disability focuses on promoting independence and integrating the individual into the community. Depending on the severity of their learning disability, the individual may need support with communication, personal care, mobility, and everyday tasks. It’s important to remember that with the right support, most people with a learning disability in the UK can lead independent lives.
This is supporting people who receive care in the last years and months of their life.
They may have been diagnosed with an illness that cannot be cured, also known as a terminal illness.
Palliative care often involves personal, social and psychological support for the individual and their family members. It can involve making the individual feel comfortable in the last hours.
Dementia is a progressive disease that affects 1 in 14 people over the age of 65.
There are various forms and causes of dementia, one of the most common being Alzheimer’s. Some symptoms of dementia include memory loss or difficulties with language and concentration. Dementia is caused by diseases which damage the brain by causing a loss of nerve cells.
Individuals who are living with dementia may struggle with certain parts of their day-to-day lives, and each person may have different symptoms. As it is progressive, it gets worse over time. An individual who has dementia may also express behaviours of distress, and may be unable to complete certain physical tasks such as using cutlery.
If you had a job caring and supporting individuals with dementia you would receive full training on the disease and how it affects the individual, so that you could provide the best care and support.
As people get older, they may become frail and require extra care and support to carry out day-to-day tasks.
This could be help with getting out of bed, getting dressed, going to the toilet and getting washed.
It could also include supporting an individual to attend appointments, shopping and social events.
It all depends on the needs of the person receiving care and support and what their own care plan includes.