Innovations in Health and Care

Innovations in Health and Care
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The care sector has come under much scrutiny recently. Article after article has reported on problems with funding and the impact this is having on society’s most vulnerable people.

But there is great work happening too.

Innovations, trials and good old fashioned communication have been hitting the news for all the right reasons.

Recent Health and Social Care articles from the BBC

  • Using vintage brands to stimulate conversation and make dementia patients feel more comfortable has been trialled at a hospital in Ipswich. Read more.
  • Care workers are working together in an experimental manner which may improve healthcare across the country. Read more.
  • Patients in Rotherham are being offered the option of exercise, art groups, metal work clubs and yoga instead of drugs and conventional treatment. Read more.
  • The council and local NHS has started working together in the London borough of Sutton to keep care home residents well has seen a 10% drop in visits to A&E. Read more.

Empower your staff to become the next great innovators

A study by The University of Kent found a positive correlation between trained staff and the quality of life for care home residents.

As the UK’s leading provider of Safeguarding and Duty of Care training, EduCare is committed to helping care providers ensure their staff are well trained and able to help those in their care. Our EduCare for Health & Social Care training package includes courses on Person-Centred Care as well Privacy and Dignity and Safeguarding Adults.

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