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In 2018, a large amount of focus has been put onto the use of single-use plastics and what is being flushed down our toilets. However, in care environments, certain single-use plastics are vital for providing safe and hygienic care, which is why dispelling myths about what is actually blocking our sewers is...
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The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) in partnership with the Health Protection Agency (HPA), have recently focused on quality improvement in terms of the cleanliness required in healthcare environments. This improved information is aimed at the care sector and people working in...
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For many people, the festive season is seen as being the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ - a magical time for spending time with friends and family. However, for a person living with dementia, any change in their regular routine or environment can be upsetting, which means that for carers of...
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Thanks for 2018 from the CLH Team! With Christmas just a few weeks away, we can’t help but reflect on the past year. What an incredible year 2018 has been! We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our clients for working with us over the past 12 months and we look forward to working...
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Pain is a natural part of human life; it’s a natural human sensation and one that everyone has at one point or another. There are different kinds of pain that we can experience, these include mental pain - also known as emotional pain - which is usually linked to grief, for instance. There’s also...
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As always, we have researched the various field safety alerts that have been filed over the past month and have put together a roundup of the most relevant MHRA updates and recalls. These focus on recalls and updates on products and equipment that are relevant to UK care homes and other care facilities. Please...
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Pressure ulcers can be extremely detrimental to a person’s health, as once a pressure ulcer develops, it can be a long and timely process healing it and preventing the ulcer from getting worse. Which is why it’s so essential that you and your care team understand how to spot residents who are at...
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Incontinence is a problem that affects around five million people in the UK alone, the majority of these people being older adults and people living with disabilities. It’s common for people with incontinence issues to be more prone to dermatitis when the products used to take care of their skin are...
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Last week, on the 1st November, we attended the 'Dr Sam Davis - The State of Dementia Care - We Can Do Better' event which was held at Exeter Golf & Country Club and organised by the Care Managers Network. It was a wonderful morning session where Dr Sam shared her findings on international...
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As always, we have researched the various field safety alerts that have been filed over the past month and have put together a roundup of the most relevant MHRA updates and recalls. These focus on recalls and updates on products and equipment that are relevant to UK care homes and other care facilities. Please...
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Having to move into a care home is never a nice experience for an older person or someone living with a disability who is no longer able to care for themselves. The concept of having to leave their home behind and move into a completely new environment is incredibly daunting and can cause a large amount of...
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When a person has dementia, it can have a huge impact on every aspect of their lives. Dementia isn’t a disease in itself, it’s a condition that is associated with a certain set of symptoms that makes people less able to care for themselves due to the gradual cognitive deterioration caused. This...
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