The importance of Standards-Based Software in Community CareCommunity Care is teeming with diverse providers – from social workers and nurses to therapists and home health aides. Each plays a vital role in supporting individuals with their health and well-being needs....
Assessing Your Current Digital Social Care Records SystemThe shift from optional to essential for digital systems in social care has been significant. Most providers are either utilising a digital system or are in the midst of implementing one. The pertinent question...
CQC Framework: Empowering Person-Centered Care for Learning DisabilitiesThe Care Quality Commission (CQC) is revamping how they assess care providers. This guide dives into what this means for learning disability services, with a particular focus on empowering...
Unlocking the Potential of Integrated Technology.The significance of digital tools in supporting social care providers, elevating care quality, and enriching lives is experiencing exponential growth. The shift from traditional paper-based care records marks only the...
The NHS Budget 2024 – A Balancing Act.The recent announcement by the UK government regarding the NHS budget for 2024/25 has sparked both hope and skepticism. As we dissect the numbers and implications, it becomes evident that this financial injection is a delicate...
How can Virtual Wards Empower and Support the Workforce?Virtual wards offer a unique opportunity for the health workforce to learn and develop new skills and competencies, such as digital literacy, data analysis, remote communication, and patient engagement. These...
How Virtual Wards Can Improve Patient Care and Save Resources.The benefits of virtual wards to the patient. Improved patient safety and quality: Hospital at home can reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections, medication errors, falls, and other adverse...
Medication errors are one of the most serious and common risks in any care setting, especially for vulnerable people who rely on their carers for their health and well-being. Whether it's giving the wrong medication, the wrong dose, the wrong time, or the wrong...
Six people with Down’s syndrome have been hired to work in the Palace of Westminster. They are part of the WorkFit programme, which aims to improve the employment rate of people with #learningdisabilities. The Speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, has praised their talents...
The study published in BMJ Open meticulously compares the length of stay between patients in virtual wards and those in hospitals, shedding light on their economic impact. Here are the key findings: Clinical Effectiveness: Virtual wards were found to be clinically...
At the forefront of medical innovation, a groundbreaking mRNA cancer vaccine, mRNA-4359, is currently undergoing trials in the UK, and its potential impact on disease treatments has been underscored by a leading scientist. This promising development signifies the...
NHS digital leaders have called on the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Victoria Atkins to focus on digital basics for the service, such as modern infrastructure and networks, reliable laptops and wi-fi, and staff training, to help it better cope with...
