It can be difficult for family members to outsource care for an elderly relative, especially if they have been providing care themselves for a while now. Deciding to use a home care agency can be stressful and family members worry…
Medical records are an essential part of healthcare and social care. They provide important information about a patient's medical history, treatments and outcomes, and they influence the type of care provided by care homes or nursing homes. Care professionals typically…
Every single agency in the care sector - no matter their size - needs to ensure they are compliant at all times. Ultimately, a care provider aims to deliver a high-quality care service and be fully compliant with all industry…
Managing payroll and labour costs can be an arduous, time-consuming task for any care provider. It can take up a lot of resources and time, which could be better spent on other areas such as improving the overall quality of…
The World Health Organisation has stated that medication harm and medication errors account for 50% of overall needless harm in medical care. Those medication errors are one of the main causes of avoidable medication-related harm. Medication safety is essential in…
World Down Syndrome Day is about calling people and organisations to be “with us and not for us.” It is changing the way people view disabilities and taking a human rights approach. Down Syndrome international (DSi) are committed to moving…
The social care sector is an incredibly demanding one for healthcare and support workers, it involves numerous administrative challenges, as client requirements are always changing. This is where Care Control’s digital care planning software is here to help you! Designed…
9th March celebrates social prescribing day 2023, a day which highlights the important impact social prescribers have on society, people’s health and wellbeing. Social prescribing is practical and emotional support, that can empower people to manage health problems and get…
Celebrating Alpha Care SW For International Women's Day, we met up with Gemma and Katie Managing Directors of Alpha Care SW. These two inspirational women started their careers in care at ages 17 and 18 and now successfully run their…
The health and social care sector is an incredibly demanding one, with client needs constantly changing and strict regulations to adhere to. On top of this, there is a demand for administrative tasks as well as providing all the care…
