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.
What is it like working in care?
With the ageing population of the UK only expected to rise, there is no better time to start a career as a professional carer. Working in care is an immensely rewarding career that allows you to provide life-changing support to those in need.
For over 75 years, Prestige Nursing & Care has provided high-quality, personalised and expert home care services for every stage of life. We know what good care looks like and how best to support our care teams to deliver it….
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Maintaining accurate records plays a crucial role in providing effective care. Not only can maintaining clear and up-to-date records improve the health and well-being of clients, but it can also help care providers to better comply with CQC regulations.
Here we provide insight into the numerous benefits of good documentation and how you can use accurate record-keeping to improve the quality of life of the people you support….
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A guide to common medical abbreviations
Have you ever looked at your prescriptions or medical records and wondered what all those abbreviations mean?
Abbreviations are used in medical settings to save doctors and nurses valuable time and space when writing prescriptions and other healthcare records….
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When the nerve cells in this part of the brain become damaged or die, the amount of dopamine in the brain is reduced. This leads to symptoms such as slowed movement and tremors or shaking in the hands, arms, legs or jaw….
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As we or our loved ones age or face health challenges, the need for care and support becomes important. However, care is not just about providing physical assistance or help with daily living tasks, but also about meeting emotional, social, and psychological needs. A care plan ensures all aspects of a person’s physical and mental needs are met so that they can live a fulfilling and independent life. …
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5 early signs of dementia checklist
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