Apr 17 2019
Leading Healthcare Group Fined £300k Over Death of 14-Year-Old Girl
A leading UK healthcare group has been fined £300,000 over the death of a child at one of its hospitals. Read Full story
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Apr 11 2019
Using Smart Meters in Assisted Living
In the UK, the number of people living with progressive neurodegenerative disorders, such as dementia, is increasing. Read Full story
Mar 26 2019
'Key Trainer' Training - Time to Book Your 'Refresher/Update'
If you attended one of our four-day 'People/Children Handling and Risk Assessment Key Trainer's Certificate' or two day 'Refresher/Update' courses in 2017 your certificate will expire in 2019. Should you wish to continue delivering training, we would ask you to attend a two day ‘Refresher/Update’ courses in order to re-certificate for another two… Read Full story
Mar 25 2019
The NHS to Continue the Pressure on its 'Crutch Amnesty' Amid Concerns Equipment is Still Going to Waste
The NHS is to continue the pressure on the national “crutch amnesty” to deal with the continued concerns that perfectly good medical equipment, particularly mobility equipment, is going to waste cluttering up homes across the country. Read Full story
Mar 13 2019
New Guidance from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) on how Care Providers Should Consider People's Relationship and Sexuality Needs
The ‘Relationships and sexuality in adult social care services’ summary guidance published by CQC is designed to raise awareness among inspectors and providers of the sexuality-related needs of people using adult social care services. Read Full story
Feb 19 2019
Care Home Fined After Resident Dies From Fall Down Stairs
A family-run care home has been sentenced after a resident fell down a set of stairs and later died as a result. Read Full story
Feb 13 2019
Campaign Encourages Young People to Become Care Workers
The government are targeting young people in England in a bid to recruit thousands more care workers. Read Full story
Jan 29 2019
Two Companies Fined Following Death of Five-Year-Old in Disability Lift
Two companies have been sentenced following the death of a five-year-old girl who became trapped while using a lift at her home in Weymouth. Read Full story
Jan 04 2019
NHS Trust Fined After Two Employees Stabbed
An NHS Foundation Trust has been fined £300,000 after two staff members suffered life-changing injuries when they were repeatedly stabbed by a service user. Read Full story
Dec 18 2018
Xmas Presence 2018
EDGE Services are delighted to support 'Xmas Presence 2018'! Read Full story