CONTACT US If you are a journalist and have a media enquiry please email media@prestige-nursing.co.uk or phone 020 8254 7500 This email address is not for the purpose of paid advertising opportunities or job applications. Posted 07/06/2023 What is complex care? Complex care is specialist support provided to people who have multiple or interrelated health issues that require dedicated care and support to live a full life. This type of care is provided by highly trained professional carers who work inRead More Read more Posted 06/06/2023 What is dignity in care? Dignity is a fundamental human right and it’s a long-established core principle of the health and social care sector. Dignity in care means providing care that supports the self-respect of a person. It involves recognising the capacities and ambitions ofRead More Read more Posted 06/06/2023 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 toRead More Read more Posted 30/05/2023 The importance of good documentation in care work 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. HereRead More Read more Posted 30/05/2023 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. Read more Posted 24/05/2023 What causes Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease is a progressive and debilitating disorder caused by a loss of nerve cells in a particular region of the brain called the substantia nigra. These nerve cells produce a crucial chemical called dopamine, which helps control and coordinateRead More Read more Posted 19/05/2023 What is a care plan? A care plan is a written document that helps ensure all aspects of an individual’s care are addressed and that the client receives the personalised support they require. A care plan will outline the required level of support, how itRead More Read more Posted 19/05/2023 10 fun and engaging activities for the elderly Whether due to mobility concerns or other physical limitations, it can become more difficult to get out and about as we get older. This can sometimes limit the number of activities older people can participate in and can even leadRead More Read more Posted 19/05/2023 What is integrated care? Integrated care is an approach to healthcare that seeks to address the issue of fragmented care. By bringing together different organisations and healthcare professionals to provide a coordinated and holistic approach to care, integrated care ensures that an individual’s needsRead More Read more Posted 19/05/2023 What are the alternatives to care homes? If you or a loved one requires extra care and support to live independently, it’s important to know that alternative options are available to care homes. An increasingly popular option is receiving professional care and support in your home. At-homeRead More Read more ‹ 1 … 4 5 6 7 8 … 14 ›