Training and support Archives - Page 5 of 6 - The Good Care Group

Training and support Archives - Page 5 of 6 - The Good Care Group

The role of a professional carer

Posted 07 Nov 2019

The role of a professional carer

Laetitia Hannan, talks about a personal experience with a client that taught her the most important quality of being a Live-in carer. As live-in carers we are uniquely privileged to support and care for people in their own homes. As

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Why family caregivers need a helping hand

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Why family caregivers need a helping hand

Explore how live-in care can support you as a family caregiver and help you spend more quality time with your loved one. Family caregivers have an exceptionally important role in the care process. But, with full-time care requiring a significant

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A gesture speaks a thousand words

Posted 07 Nov 2019

A gesture speaks a thousand words

resource to identify gestures which people with dementia used to punctuate, accentuate and supplement their verbal communication. Introduction The Good Care Group and the Contented Dementia Trust work closely together developing practice based evidence to support outcomes for people with

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Preventing pressure ulcers

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Preventing pressure ulcers

A useful guide for clients, their families and carers on how to notice and treat pressure ulcer’s and how to prevent it. This guide explains what pressure ulcers are, why they occur, and the actions that can be taken to

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One in three families unable to support relatives after discharge from hospital

Posted 07 Nov 2019

One in three families unable to support relatives after discharge from hospital

One third of UK families do not have adequate experience or resources to effectively care for elderly relatives without extra support, when they are released from hospital, a new study has found. One third of UK families do not have

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The Good Care Group leads the way in graduate recruitment

Posted 06 Nov 2019

The Good Care Group leads the way in graduate recruitment

A story in The Guardian has revealed that social care employers in the social care sector are starting to see the benefits of employing graduates. Although social care providers haven’t traditionally recruited graduates, a number of firms, including The Good Care

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Connecting Wokingham – Thursday, 16 July 2015

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Connecting Wokingham – Thursday, 16 July 2015

Connecting Wokingham – Thursday, 16 July 2015 Dementia support forum This evening community event is aimed at helping to support relatives, friends and those directly involved in the care of patients suffering with dementia as well as those patients with

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Inadequate training putting people with dementia at risk

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Inadequate training putting people with dementia at risk

A recent survey revealed many care workers are not receiving adequate training to care for elderly people with dementia. Find out how Good Care Group’s person-centered approach is making a difference. A survey conducted by UNISON revealed that many care

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Research study shows the training of care home nurses is neglected

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Research study shows the training of care home nurses is neglected

The University of York has recently published concerning results from their research into patient care and professional development for nursing staff in care homes. The University of York has recently published concerning results from their research into patient care and

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Ministers call for an end to 15-minute care visits

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Ministers call for an end to 15-minute care visits

New draft guidance proposed by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has advised that care workers must stay for at least half an hour if they are providing personal help, such as with getting dressed or eating.

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