Long Lie pathway for Homecare providers

Dec 13, 2023

Across the Integrated Care Board (ICS) the long lie pathway is now live. The aim of this pathway is for treatment and assessment to be completed in the community, which will be quicker than going into hospital. Falls are distressing for all individuals, they can...

Skills for Care – Delegated Tasks

Mar 30, 2023

Skills for Care is currently working with the DHSC and other key partners to develop definitive guidance to support the safe, consistent and effective delegation of healthcare interventions. Click here for a summary of this work so far In the interim, the two guides...

Hot water bottles

Dec 8, 2022

There have been quite a few recent articles in the press over the safe use of hot water bottles, given their increasing popularity. We would like to take this opportunity to remind Care Providers about safe usage of these devices. Please remember: Capacity assessment...

The rising cost of fuel

Aug 2, 2022

Our strategic partner Towergate Insurance have recently been in touch with us regarding the rising cost of fuel and have provided some tips on things you can do to help reduce these costs. Using vehicles for work during the fuel increase crisis Home care agency...

Spread the word about #DogSafety

Jun 15, 2022

Leading animal welfare organisations have teamed up to produce a shareable infographic to encourage safe interactions with dogs. They have recently seen several tragic dog attack fatalities, so it’s paramount that owners are equipped with the knowledge and skills they...

Quick Guide to Helping Prevent Winter Deaths

Nov 28, 2019

Source: NICE/SCIE    For vulnerable people, living in a cold home increases the chance of serious illness or death. They are also at a higher risk of a heart attack or stroke, breathing problems, flu, depression and falls.   Care home and Homecare managers,...