Social Care News

A sensory connection journey, moving slowly through the beautiful Birtley woodland while mindfully connecting with all your senses for relaxation and wellbeing. These sessions are specifically designed for Care Sector staff and are offered free.
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Residents and staff at a Woking care home have left the sun swept Italian shores behind for the romantic culture of France, as its virtual six-month cruise makes its penultimate destination in the picturesque country of love and wine.
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Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in warm/hot environments increases the risk of heat stress. This occurs when the body is unable to cool itself enough to maintain a healthy temperature. Heat stress can cause heat exhaustion and lead to heat stroke if the person is unable to cool down. Measures to control the temperature of clinical environments and enable staff to make behavioural adaptations to stay cool and well hydrated should be made. Staff may require more frequent breaks and the frequency of PPE changes may increase, with a resulting increase in demand.
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With staff wellness being a key focus in 2021, we want to share with you how digital care technology can make an instrumental difference in staff well being, by simplifying tasks and freeing up more time to provide person-centred care to residents, whilst enhancing communication and facilitating wider teamwork.
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