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Jan 21 2014

Advice for Walking on Snow and Ice

With freezing weather forecast over the next few weeks we are possibly going to be faced with the unpleasant task of attempting to stay upright whilst walking on snow and ice. Many home care workers walk their care rounds and the elderly and less able-bodied people we care for are particularly vulnerable to falls when snow and ice are on the ground. Read Full story

Oct 16 2013

CQC Consider Using Hidden Cameras to Monitor Care Services

The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) chief inspector of adult social care Andrea Sutcliffe has said that the inspectorate will discuss using mystery shoppers and hidden cameras to more effectively monitor social care services across the country. She added that there was a requirement to “consider the privacy and dignity of people receiving… Read Full story

Sep 03 2013

‘Homesharing’ Schemes Going From Strength to Strength

‘Homeshare’ schemes are a relatively new idea first started in the US and expanded to the UK in the 1990's and are really taking off in many boroughs across the UK. The idea of the schemes is to match young people (often students) in need of less expensive accommodation to older or less able-bodied people who would benefit from support in the home and… Read Full story

Aug 12 2013

Representative Bodies Announce Merger

The merging of the two largest social care representative bodies has recently been announced, the English Community Care Association and the National Care Association are joining to form Care England. It is thought to beneficial for all and strengthen the sector for the better as they now have further resources and can make the most of their qualifications. Read Full story

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