Using antibiotics wisely in Care homes

Why antibiotic use is important: Antibiotics are a vital tool for modern medicine. Not only for the treatment of infections such as pneumonia, meningitis and tuberculosis. We also need them to avoid infections for example during chemotherapy, caesarean sections and...

Improving oral health for adults in care homes

A quick guide for care home managers. Poor oral health can affect people’s ability to eat, speak and socialise normally.  People living in care homes are at greater risk of oral health problems for several reasons: Long-term conditions (including arthritis,...