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How often, and how, should medication training be repeated and competence assessed?

Written on 19 December 2024. Posted in Blog, Training.

Regulation 18 of The Health and Social Care Act 2008 states sufficient numbers of trained staff must be available, but gives no more detail. Hence,...

Our commitment to ensuring that residents eat for health is paramount. Sophia shares some insights as to why this is so crucial.

Written on 11 April 2024. Posted in Blog.

1. MobilityProper nutrition, particularly adequate protein intake, is essential for maintaining muscle mass, strength, and balance. This directly impacts...

THE OUTSTANDING DIVERSITY FORUM MARCH TOWARDS LONDON PRIDE

Written on 20 March 2024. Posted in Blog, Wellbeing.

The Outstanding Society are delighted to announce that The Out Standing Diversity Forum are proudly marching in the London Pride in June 2024. AND EVERYONE...

Raising awareness of modern slavery

Written on 5 October 2023. Posted in Blog.

Named Contact for any pan-Sussex modern slavery concerns: Steve Morton, Pan-Sussex Anti-Slavery Network. [email protected],...

PCS: Advance Care Planning

Written on 17 August 2023. Posted in Blog.

What is advance care planning?Advance care planning is a process set in place that allows individuals to make plans and decisions about their future...

How using an eMAR medication system in a care home reduces errors in the medication administration process

Written on 13 July 2023. Posted in Blog, Uncategorised.

Improving resident safety across a care home group- from Person Centred SoftwareMedication management within care homes is usually a complex and critical...

Supporting wellbeing and positivity within care

Written on 27 February 2023. Posted in Blog, Wellbeing.

We can all relate when discussing how difficult the pandemic proved for both the care sector, and for personal wellbeing. As we continue to face tough...

Communication in social care

Written on 10 January 2023. Posted in Blog.

How is communication important within Care?Communication is important in every industry, but it is so essential within Health and Social Care. We are...

Christmas Celebrations in Care

Written on 8 December 2022. Posted in Blog.

Christmas Celebrations – Competitions, Fundraising and Activities Have you heard about the delightfully sweet Gingerbread House competition? It...

What makes a great carer?

Written on 28 November 2022. Posted in Blog.

What makes a Great Carer? Carers are known for showing genuine care and concern for others, often spending more time caring for those around them or...

Peer support for managers and social care staff

Written on 31 August 2022. Posted in Blog, Wellbeing.

Peer support and its importance for all staff and colleagues is hugely important, especially in social care. Whether you work in a care home, or for...

Developing Skills within the Care Sector

Written on 20 July 2022. Posted in Blog, Training.

Safety and care quality are at the basis of all that we do within the care sector. Maintaining the highest levels of training is imperative for our...