PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
At Prestige Nursing & Care we are members of, and work closely with leading professional associations, industry bodies and charities involved in ensuring people can access the right care and support at the right time – for all of life.
Homecare Association
The Homecare Association is a professional association and membership body for independent, not-for-profit and statutory home care providers in the UK. Its mission is to support its members to provide, sustainable, high-quality and responsive care services that enable people to stay in their own homes and communities.
BILD
Bild is charity set up in 1971 for the purpose of supporting people and championing the human rights of those living with disabilities. Its aim is to develop the skills and culture necessary to better understand peoples needs and improve the quality of their life. They support people with complex needs, including its members, universities, government departments, local authorities, NHS trust, service providers to ensure best practice care and excellent support to those with disabilities.
SPINAL INJURY ASSOCIATION (SIA)
The SIA is the leading charity in the UK supporting people and their families impacted by a spinal cord injury. The offer a pathway of support from the time of injury throughout a person’s life, not matter who the spinal injury was sustained, whether through trauma or illness. SIA is focused on helping people and to live fulfilled and independent lives. The SIA academy offers a range of training courses for health and social care professionals working in a non-specialist setting facilitated by a Spinal Court Injury Nurse Specialist.
HEADWAY
Prestige Nursing & Care is a member of Headway, the UK’s brain injury association. Headway is focused on increasing awareness and promoting understanding of brain injury, whilst supporting survivors, families and their carers to ensure they get the care they need to live fulfilled lives. It is also committed to activities and campaigns that aim to dramatically reduce the incidence of brain injury.
Private Care for Young Adults
Every young adult deserves the opportunity to live with choice and independence. We can support young adults with mobility issues, physical disabilities, mental health conditions or long-term illnesses with highly personalised, one-to-one support directly in their own homes. …
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Mobility issues in the elderly: warning signs & steps to take
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Simple home exercises for older adults
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A day in the life of a care worker
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Clinical care at home from the care experts
Clinical care at home is a specialised form of one-to-one care that enables people living with complex health conditions or unique care needs to live well in their own homes. Unlike other forms of care, clinical care relies on the expertise of specially trained carers and often requires the use of specialised medical equipment….
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Mobility issues in the elderly: warning signs & steps to take
As we age, it’s common to face new challenges with mobility. Mobility refers to a person’s ability to move around comfortably on their own. Unsteadiness while walking or difficulties getting....
Simple home exercises for older adults
If you have an older relative, they may have difficulty getting out and about to exercise, but this does not mean they cannot exercise at all. There are many types....
A day in the life of a care worker
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How much does in home care cost?
We know that for many families the cost of in home care is an important consideration during what may already be a challenging time. At Prestige Nursing & Care, we keep our prices transparent and our costs upfront so that you won’t be surprised by any unexpected or hidden fees.
The cost of in home care is determined by your care needs and the type of care you choose. We have created this helpful guide to help your family evaluate the costs of in home care and whether you may be eligible for funding to help cover the costs.
If you need further guidance, contact our friendly advisors. They can answer your questions and provide personalised cost estimates based on your situation….
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Mobility issues in the elderly: warning signs & steps to take
As we age, it’s common to face new challenges with mobility. Mobility refers to a person’s ability to move around comfortably on their own. Unsteadiness while walking or difficulties getting....
Simple home exercises for older adults
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A day in the life of a care worker
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Benefits and Entitlements for the Elderly
Many people are unaware of all the helpful benefits and entitlements available to older adults and people with disabilities in the UK. In fact, billions of pounds of benefits go uncollected each year. Many of these benefits and entitlements could be applied to help people receive the care they need, even in their own homes.
Here are some benefits and entitlements for the elderly that you or someone you know may be eligible for….
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Mobility issues in the elderly: warning signs & steps to take
As we age, it’s common to face new challenges with mobility. Mobility refers to a person’s ability to move around comfortably on their own. Unsteadiness while walking or difficulties getting....
Simple home exercises for older adults
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What is Clinical Care?
Clinical care is a form of one-to-one nursing care designed to support people living with clinical conditions or physical disabilities. People living with health conditions like Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, cancer or stroke, often need specialist support to effectively manage their symptoms, improve their well-being and maintain their quality of life.
Clinical care differs from other forms of care in that it often involves specialised equipment and home adaptations such as PEG feeding, ventilators, colostomy bags and BiPAP machines. In order to provide such specialised support, carers must be expertly trained and experienced in clinical care tasks….
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Mobility issues in the elderly: warning signs & steps to take
As we age, it’s common to face new challenges with mobility. Mobility refers to a person’s ability to move around comfortably on their own. Unsteadiness while walking or difficulties getting....
Simple home exercises for older adults
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How to Keep The Elderly Safe at Home
Many older adults prefer to live independently in their own homes, but this often leaves them at an increased risk of dangerous falls and accidents. Slips and falls are one of the leading causes of injury for elderly people. In the UK, 1 out of 3 adults over 65 will have at least one fall a year.
Although most falls do not lead to serious injury, it is possible. Due to health concerns that are common with ageing, such as lower bone density and decreased flexibility, falls can have devastating consequences for elderly people, making it difficult for them to recover physically and emotionally from an accident….
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Mobility issues in the elderly: warning signs & steps to take
As we age, it’s common to face new challenges with mobility. Mobility refers to a person’s ability to move around comfortably on their own. Unsteadiness while walking or difficulties getting....
Simple home exercises for older adults
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What are the Different Types of Dementia?
Dementia is not a disease, it is an umbrella term used to describe a group of neurological conditions that affect the brain. There are over 200 different types of dementia, but the most prevalent in the UK are Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia and Lewy body dementia.
Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia, but there are many other causes. People can have one type of dementia or they can be living with more than one kind, which is called ‘mixed dementia’….
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Mobility issues in the elderly: warning signs & steps to take
As we age, it’s common to face new challenges with mobility. Mobility refers to a person’s ability to move around comfortably on their own. Unsteadiness while walking or difficulties getting....
Simple home exercises for older adults
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