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How are people’s individual needs met by the adaptation, design and decoration of premises?

Get Outstanding from your CQC inspection. E6 asks, “How are people’s individual needs met by the adaptation, design and decoration of premises?’’. Never underestimate the impact of a refur...

Are Your COSHH Chemicals Safe?

An investigation has been launched after a man died from eating a bleach tablet in a Newcastle care home, where it is understood the unnamed resident managed to get his hands on the cleaning tablet...

How well do staff, teams and services within and across organisations work together to deliver effective care, support and treatment?

Get Outstanding from your CQC inspection. Consider joining interest groups like ‘STORM Care Managers Inner Circle‘ on Facebook as a way to demonstrate your desire to listen to, learn from...

What qualities do you need to be a carer?

Carers are compassionate people who are naturally caring in nature, and at Berwick we are fortunate to be in contact with many such persons. Care assistants work to help their client group with a ra...

Healing Lights for Dementia

    Lighting strategies can reduce the impact of Dementia At the outset of this article we would like to make it clear that we do not provide dementia lights or lighting programmers. Ho...

Why is it important to keep your hands clean?

Keeping hands clean through improved hand hygiene is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others, which is particularly important in care homes. M...

4 low-cost tips on designing a bedroom for Dementia patients

While you may not have positioned yourself as a Care Home for dementia patients, chances are that either now or in the future, you will end up caring for someone with dementia. Many organisations wi...

Guide to Cleaning Vinyl Chairs

Due to its hardwearing properties, faux leather (vinyl) is a popular choice in demanding Care and Nursing Home environments. Regular care and maintenance is essential in order to maintain the longev...

4 low-cost tips on creating a Dementia-Friendly lounge

You may not have positioned yourself as a Dementia Care Home, but chances are that either now or in the future, you will care for someone with dementia. Many organisations will tell you all about th...

Buyers Guide for Profiling Beds

This useful guide, written for busy Care Home Mangers will peel back the covers of the marketers’ brochure and explain in simple language what exactly you need to look for when selecting your next...

"If it isn't written down, it didn't happen"

Get Outstanding from your CQC inspection. ‘’If it isn’t written down, it didn’t happen’’ Providing evidence is essential when you document patient care. Record-keeping varies enormousl...

What are you doing to ensure the voice of service users is heard?

Get Outstanding from your CQC inspection. What are you doing to ensure the voice of service users is heard? The results from a simple questionnaire can produce remarkable insights and inspire grea...