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When it comes to healthcare environments, the main focus of every aspect of the building is hygiene. This is because often, in healthcare environments, there’s a concern about the risk of bacteria being spread, which is why hygiene is taken so seriously. Bearing that in mind, a common issue that healthcare...
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At CLH we are passionate about dementia research, which is why we wholeheartedly support the work of the Alzheimer’s Society. We know that one day soon, a cure for dementia will be found, but only if we, as a global community, continue to support this important cause. That’s why this year we chose...
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COSHH regulations come with the purpose of minimising the risks associated with substances that could be potentially hazardous to the health of you and your team members. The purpose of COSHH is to reduce the number of people who become unwell due to being exposed to harmful substances. The fact is that...
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Strokes are exceedingly common in older adults and yet, very few people actually understand what a stroke actually is. A stroke is described as a ‘brain attack’ and it occurs when the blood supply to an area of the brain is cut off. Blood carries oxygen and essential nutrients around your body,...
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This week from 21st to 27th May, it is Dementia Action Week 2018 and so we thought that we would focus on sharing a selection of blog posts that are designed to make life easier for people living with dementia, their loved ones, and their carers. With that in mind, below we have put together a guide...
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Thanks to AquAid, CLH have helped sponsor a new Elephant Pump in Zimbabwe. With every water cooler and bottle of water that we buy from AquAid (South West), a donation is made on our behalf to The Africa Trust. These funds are used to directly build fresh drinking water wells in areas in Africa where...
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March is National Bed Month, so we thought we’d share advice from the experts - our keynote speakers from the CLH Expo - about preventing and managing pressure ulcers and how the right bed can reduce the risk associated with pressure ulcers. At the #CLHExpo2018, we had the pleasure of hearing from...
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Last week, at Sandy Park Conference Centre in Exeter, the CLH team held their first care expo since 2010. Running from Wednesday 14th March to Thursday 15th March, this two day event was an incredible success. With attendees arriving from 9AM on both days, the #CLHExpo2018 was a resounding success,...
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Many people who suffer from drug or alcohol addiction struggle to heal and are unable to get their lives back on track on their own. In many instances, people suffering from a drug or alcohol addiction do not get the help and support that they need. For the loved ones of people with alcohol and drug addiction,...
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As today is the start of National Obesity Awareness Week, we thought that we would share a blog post about the dangers of obesity in seniors, as well as some tips and advice for ways in which you can help an overweight or obese senior to lose weight and improve their health. Did you know that worldwide,...
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Trips and falls are common in seniors, which is why one of the most commonly asked questions in care homes is when is and isn’t it safe to lift a fallen resident. As a carer, your first response when someone has a fall is to help them up, but this is not always the best thing to do. Whether you should...
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Everyone knows how much fun play dough can be; it’s a staple toy of almost every childhood. But the question is, can play dough be more than a children’s toy - can it be a therapeutic tool for aiding sensory development? Studies have shown that play dough can make a fantastic learning and play...
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