Online Safety for Adults with Learning Disabilities: Top Tips for Frontline Teams
However, the online world can be tricky, especially for adults with learning disabilities. As Support Workers, we each play a key role in ensuring individuals can access the web safely.Navigating the online world can be daunting, especially for individuals with...
Election Manifestos and Learning Disability: What’s in It for Me?
Decoding Election Manifestos: How They Impact People with Learning DisabilitiesAs the UK gears up for the general election on July 4th, the three major political parties—Conservatives, Labour, and Liberal Democrats—have released their election manifestos. These...
First NHS physiotherapy clinic run by AI to start this year
NHS to offer patients AI physio. The recent announcement by the NHS to introduce its first physiotherapy clinic run by AI marks a significant milestone in the integration of technology within healthcare. According to an article in The Guardian, this groundbreaking...
Empowering Digital Inclusion for People with Learning Disabilities
Empowering Digital Inclusion for People with Learning Disabilities by Nicola Simpson Right now, we’re in the midst of a digital revolution; our devices have become one of life’s essentials. With AI and apps rapidly advancing, the digital landscape is evolving at...
Enhancing care with Digital RESTORE2 – developed by Sidqam
The full Digital Restore deterioration monitoring and esclation - within our Care Planning software.Co-developed with the Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB (the original creators of the paper RESTORE2™), Direcht Restore is the only full-standard...
Unpaid Carers: The Overlooked Pillars of Society
The Care Act: A Promise Unfulfilled for Unpaid CarersA decade has passed since the Care Act was introduced with the promise of revolutionising support for the UK’s unpaid carers. It was a commitment to acknowledge and assist the millions who, out of love and duty,...
The CQC Inspection: What can you Expect?
The CQC Inspection: What can you expect?The Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection is designed to assess your care service against its fundamental standards. Here's what typically happens on inspection day. 1: Inspector Arrival and Introductions The...
How to smash your CQC Inspection
What are the best ways to smash your CQC inspection? To truly shine in your CQC inspection, start by immersing yourself in the Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOEs). These standards for Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-Led care should be your guiding principles....
The importance of Standards-Based Software in Community Care
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....