What are staff appraisals? A Staff appraisal is a way to measure the performance of an individual employee and a company as a whole. It is an opportunity to create an open dialogue betwee… Read More

Reactive arthritis is a condition that affects children, young people, adults, and older people. In addition to causing inflammation and joint pains, reactive arthritis has its own set of sy… Read More

Of the 10 million people in the Uk with arthritis, 400,000 suffer from a condition known as Rheumatoid arthritis. Children, adults, and elderly people all suffer from the condition, which… Read More

There are approximately 10 million people in the UK currently suffering from one of the various kinds of arthritis. 9 million of these suffer from osteoarthritis. Children, adults, and e… Read More

Due to a decline in fire services across the UK, it is important to understand better the need for better practices in care home fire safety. Between 2011-2016, funding for national fire… Read More

Every year in the UK, 1 in 3 people who suffer from a heart attack die before reaching a hospital. Many factors contribute to this statistic, including the fact that some heart attacks a… Read More

Eating disorders can be emotionally and physically depleting conditions. At least 1.25 million people in the UK suffer from these with up to 6.4% of the population showing signs of developin… Read More

A wellbeing policy is a great way for a care provider to show that they take mental health seriously. It shows commitment to staff, their patients and all that visit. It also helps keep th… Read More

Conflict typically occurs due to differences between at least two parties that disagree on ideas or find themselves in a difficult situation. The root cause of conflict in the workplace vari… Read More

An ever growing number of medical procedures exists in the healthcare profession. These can be anything from the most complex surgeries to everyday procedures, and perhaps one of the most co… Read More

Online learning has changed dramatically over the last decade. Those who previously found it difficult to continue their education now can do so from the comfort of their own home. No longer… Read More

According to recent statistics in the UK, a sixth of the adult population have a diagnosed mental health illness. The problem with the figures though, according to NHS Digital, is that in re… Read More

A certainty of life is that, sooner or later, it must unfortunately come to an end for us all. Palliative care (better known – though mistakenly so – as end of life care) exists… Read More

There are many specialisations and roles within the medical field; being as wide reaching and complex as it is, it would be irresponsible and impractical to expect any single physician to ha… Read More

Reablement is a short and intensive service (up to six weeks) usually delivered in the home, to help people get back on their feet. Offered to people with disabilities, the elderly or those… Read More

In the Uk people have the right to live an abuse free life, regardless of race, gender, age, or mental capacity. A healthy adult will demand and fight for this right. However with vulnerable… Read More

Data protection is the protection and the legal control over access to and the use of all data stored physically and electronically. It is defined by the Data protection Act (DPA) of 1998 an… Read More

Phobias can be very common in society, from the ever present fear of the dark to more obscure fears like being afraid of long words. But what exactly constitutes a phobia, and what distingui… Read More

One of the more important and easily overlooked aspects of care involves the prevention of falls. When caring for those with degenerative health conditions, late-stage mental health problems… Read More

Health and safety is important all year round but there are a number of myths that have sprung up regarding the HSE and Christmas. While the HSE (Health Safety Executive) are there to ensure… Read More

The term ‘duty of care’ is mentioned often, but few people understand the intricacies of what it means. As the law surrounding duty of care applies to both private and public env… Read More

Epilepsy is a condition that most people are familiar with; disclaimers warning epileptics about flashing lights or visual patterns in movies and games are ubiquitous in modern society. This… Read More

Over the past decade, over 11,000 front-line fire-fighting jobs have disappeared. Having a personal level of experience with fire safety practices in the current climate is important, but th… Read More

Working in a care home, or indeed in any domiciliary care role will require you to understand the principles of medication management.  While the focus of any care role is on the patien… Read More

Microlearning brings technology and training together and is ideal for the fast paced care sector. If you don’t know what microlearning is, now would be a good time to start. Do you fi… Read More

What is Dementia? Dementia is a complex, often misunderstood condition that causes great distress to families. Roughly 850,000 people suffer from dementia in the UK, with 1 in 6 people over… Read More

Understanding and addressing your patients needs is the ultimate goal of the conscientious care worker. In any work environment, too often, when employees are confronted by angry customers… Read More

In the past, career specific tuition typically was split between the classroom and the workplace. For further education, students would leave secondary school and sit A Levels or attend sixt… Read More

The Care Certificate is the most important piece of certification for anyone wanting to work in the care sector. It can be difficult to understand exactly what it is and what it includes, so… Read More

Epilepsy is a condition that most people are familiar with; disclaimers warning epileptics about flashing lights or visual patterns in movies or games are ubiquitous in modern society. This… Read More

Strokes can be life-threatening, and they are also not uncommon. As such, it is important to understand what strokes are, and how you can help care for someone who is suffering or has suffer… Read More

One of the common injury types sustained in work environments is known as musculoskeletal disorders. These account for around a third of all workplace injuries and are very commonly caused d… Read More

Care home owners legally must abide by The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order of 2005. To comply with the order, Care home managers must designate a Responsible Person (RP) to coordinate… Read More

Approximately 3 and a half million people are diagnosed with diabetes in the UK, with a further half million believed to be living undiagnosed. This equates to roughly 1 in 16 people, meanin… Read More

Patients with Aspergers syndrome can have difficult lives, typically with difficulties in understanding and processing language. People may find out they have Aspergers as a child, or during… Read More

An allergy is a medical condition that most carers will have come across at some time. Whether it is something they experience themselves or something their patients have allergies are now u… Read More

Quality patient care is the objective of every care management team. To achieve this requires careful planning, long-term commitment and working within a tight budget. More importantly, it r… Read More

The prevalence of autism continues to grow, making it a primary concerns for new parents. The signs of autism can be difficult to spot in babies and infants. There is some debate as to wheth… Read More

It’s important to understand the elements of a good process safety management program to protect employees from harm when they’re in the work environment. Implementing such a pro… Read More

Prior to exploring the functional changes that accompany a diagnosis of diabetes, it is wise to understand what diabetes is, to explain the different types that exist, and what can cause thi… Read More

According to WHO (World Health Organisation), 50 million people worldwide have Dementia, with 10 million new cases every year.  These individuals often need around the clock care. … Read More

The terms end of life care and palliative care can be confusing.  Patients and their families may be asked to consider these kinds of specialist care for those suffering from terminal i… Read More

The care profession relies on staff that can communicate effectively; as a team and more importantly one to one with their patients.  In our current series of articles we discuss techni… Read More

Self harming is the act of an individual committing harm on themself.  It is typically a cry for help and can affect anyone at any age.  There is no stereotypical profile for a sel… Read More

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a legal framework that sets guidleines for the collection and processing of personal information of individuals within the European Union (EU… Read More

With 850,000 people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in the UK, and a significant number of the rest of the aging population suffering from dementia from other causes, it is likely that many… Read More

As we move into the last month of the first quarter of 2018, a week that has had unprecedented bad weather in the UK, it is time once again to look at articles from around the care sector wi… Read More

Managing medicines for a patient or loved one can be challenging, especially if they are required to take several at different times of the day. The patient may have difficulty remembering w… Read More

Not everyone is suited to be a care worker. Working in care requires special skills and qualities, some that can be taught and others that are part of the individual carers personality. In t… Read More

An acute illness is defined as an illness where symptoms appear or change quickly. The health condition becomes chronic if it persists despite long-term treatment. Acute illnesses can range… Read More

The new year often sees an increase in activity online with Care homes issuing press releases on new projects or plans for the next 12 months. Online Care Courses reports on the most relevan… Read More

An acute injury is one with a rapid onset of pain due to a traumatic incident or an impact affecting a specific area of the body. An ankle sprain or cut requiring stitches are both examples… Read More

A Healthcare assistant (HCA) may work with other healthcare assistants or under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) to provide direct care to patients. They work in a variety of healt… Read More

No parent wants to think of their child in a situation that requires emergency first aid but, by learning some basic first aid techniques, a parent may be able to provide the necessary care… Read More

Care homes are particularly busy around the Christmas and New Year Period. Online Care Courses reports on the most relevant care home news over the festive period with links to the sites lis… Read More

A Care Home has a legal duty to ensure that any risk from fire or the effects of fire are kept to an absolute minimum. In order to accurately assess the level of risk, as a responsible care… Read More

What is World Autism Awareness Day? On the 1st November, 2007, the United Nations General Assembly designated the 2nd April as World Autism Awareness Day through resolution “62/139&rdq&hell…Read More

Depression is extremely common; it affects over 300 million people and is the leading cause of disability worldwide. At its most severe, depression can lead to suicidal thoughts or attempted… Read More

The worst care homes in England for good standards of care are not linked to postcode areas in areas of low income. A new investigation by consumer champion Which? has found that the wealthi… Read More

In 2016, the NHS reported that 1,104.1 million prescribed drugs were issued by hospitals and UK doctors.  A high percentage of these were to patients in care homes. A busy care home m… Read More

Food allergies are where the body’s immune system reacts unusually to specific foods. A large proportion of people in the UK have an allergy of some kind. The allergic symptoms are ver… Read More

Life is unpredictable and emergencies can happen. Sometimes, minor injuries can lead to major medical issues because proper care was not provided immediately. Care homes are no different to… Read More

The life of a care worker is not an easy one. You always have to be on your toes to ensure that the right level of care is provided for your patients. Working in a care home it is quite comm… Read More

Safeguarding people simply means protecting people from potential threats. However, when it comes to safeguarding vulnerable adults in care, it means so much more. Safeguarding vulnerable ad… Read More

Duty of Care ActThe duty of care, as defined in tort law, is a legal obligation that is imposed on an individual requiring adherence to reasonable care while performing any acts that could p… Read More