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Posted 04/06/14

The real cost of dementia care

New research from Dementia Friends shows that thousands of employees are spending an average of eighteen hours a week, on top of their jobs, caring for loved ones with dementia.

A report compiled by the Centre for Economics and Business Research for Dementia Friends shows that over 50,000 carers will quit their jobs this year to care for a loved one with dementia, and a further 66,000 will have to make adjustments at work in order to find time for their caring commitments. Employed carers spend on average eighteen hours per week, on top of their [...]

Posted 10/03/14

Caring with dignity

Dignity Action Day aims to ensure people who use care services are treated as individuals and are given choice, control and a sense of purpose in their daily lives.

DAD2014 took place last month and was a resounding success.

The day forms part of the Dignity Council’s ongoing Dignity in Care campaign, and gives people the opportunity to contribute to upholding people’s rights to dignity, by galvanising the support of many across the country. The theme for this year was “Have you got time for Digni-tea?”. Health and social care professionals were encouraged to support the day by showcasing the [...]

Posted 10/03/14

Happy clients into our second year

We are now in our second year, and going from strength to strength. Last year our clients received over 12,000 hours of high quality care; and a 50% staff turnover rate means that we have happy staff who enjoy the rewarding work they do – keeping our clients happy.Our aim this year is to continue to help people by providing high quality care, and support the Worthing community and beyond in all we do. We are proud to have happy clients and happy staff, but don’t take our word for it, here are some of [...]

Posted 10/03/14

Super food for seniors

A balanced diet is essential to our overall health, whatever the time of year, but for seniors, nutrition plays an increasingly important role in their overall well-being and vitality. We’ve put together some top tips to make sure your loved one is getting the nutrients they need this spring.

Taking the time to listen to your loved one and understand their shopping and eating habits in the context of their overall dietary requirements is key. This is especially significant if an older person has an illness such as diabetes, heart disease, depression or even signs of dementia. We’d [...]

Posted 10/03/14

CQC gives us thumbs up

Super food for seniors

As a home care provider, we pride ourselves on delivering a high quality service which guarantees peace of mind. Last month we passed a routine inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) with flying colours, meeting the standard for all criteria.

The purpose of the inspection was to check that essential standards of quality and safety were being met. The criteria and judgements are as follows:

1. Respecting and involving people who use services

• People’s views and experiences were taken into account, in the way the service was provided and delivered in relation to their care. People’s privacy, dignity [...]

Posted 10/03/14

What should you pay for home care

Minimum pricing for home care: a UKHCA report

Following an investigation into the quality and pricing of home care and pay for workers, the UK Home Care Association has compiled a report recommending a minimum price for home care.

The quality of home-based care services has come under scrutiny recently, against a backdrop of public sector spending constraints which have impacted on the sector. There has been increasing concern that a proportion of the workforce may not always receive the National Minimum Wage, and that the quality of home care services may not always be adequate for the people who use them.

A [...]

Posted 27/05/13

‘Connect with Care’ event

Comfort Keepers West Sussex® hosts the ‘Connect with Care’ event and launches ‘Family Connect’ programme

With Worthing experiencing a rapid growth in its older population; and demand for home care beginning to outstrip supply, leaders in the Worthing community came together last Thursday to look at the issues facing its older residents regarding local home care provision.

The event, hosted by Comfort Keepers and aptly named ‘Connect with Care’, brought together a range of local health care professionals – from nurses to formal and informal care workers – local businesses, and residents, to highlight the growing demand for care in Worthing; [...]