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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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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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CLH were pleased to be present at conferences in both Bristol & Torquay at the beginning of the month. Organised by Caring UK, an event was held at the Riviera International Centre in Torquay on Wednesday 4th and then at Bristol Zoo Gardens in Bristol on Thursday 5th. Representatives...
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Loneliness is a common problem facing seniors across the UK, and the wider world. Studies have revealed that 17% of seniors are in contact with friends, relatives or neighbours once a week, with 11% in contact just once a month. With over half of all people aged over 75 living alone, these statistics demonstrate...
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This week is Diabetes Week, an annual UK-wide initiative which aims to raise awareness about living with diabetes, as well as raising funds for diabetes research. As it’s Diabetes Week, we thought that we would put together a post about providing effective care in care homes for diabetes sufferers. Living...
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