Falls Prevention Programme
An opportunity to reduce the risk of falls for elderly After the festive season, winter…
Falls Prevention Programme
An opportunity to reduce the risk of falls for elderly After the festive season, winter time can not only feel a bit depressing, but frosty mornings, reduced daylight, ice and snow can increase the risk of physical injuries by falls, especially for the elderly. The natural ageing process reduces mobility through loss of muscle and…
Recruitment and Retention – with bells and whistles!
The secret to success of any small business are their people. Our mantra, at Abbots Care has always been “find good people, pay them well, value them, offer endless training and learning opportunities, offer progression, and then never let them leave”. The market in 1995, when we started Abbots Care, was a lot kinder to…
Gender Pay Gap
Abbots Care is committed to displaying with full transparency the diversity they show throughout their recruitment process. The focus is not just on gender for equal pay and benefits but the staff diversity is apparent through many other areas. The focus remains on employing the right staff to offer first class care at every level….
Newsletter Spring/Summer 2018
Hello, Camille Leavold, Managing Director/Co-Founder After a cold and snowy winter, Spring has definitely sprung in Hertfordshire. We’ve had a really busy start to the year with 61 new care workers joining the Abbots team since January after completing their care certificates. Learning and development is something we place a high value on at Abbots…
The Right Career Path in Home Care
Diverse Opportunities for Carers with First-Rate Training and Support Social care is an extremely rewarding career path, and one that is also becoming increasingly important in the United Kingdom, where an ageing population and increased strains on the National Health Service represent serious challenges. Today, it is estimated that there are more than 1.5 million…
How to Find the Right Round-the-Clock Home Care Support
For those who require help around the home, finding the right level of care is crucial Finding the right round-the-clock home care support is extremely important for those who require help around the house, but it is also a process that needs to be undertaken carefully. After all, you will be inviting care workers into…
Is It Time For a Complete Restructure of Our Care System?
Would the Social Enterprise model make for a better business case and better social care all round? The National Health Service is facing a health and social care crisis at present, and the challenge is primarily caused by the fact that people are living longer than ever before. As a result, there are now more…
Feeling Stuck In The Middle?
There are millions of carers in the UK without a support system or access to respite care services. It’s time to reach out and find your network. In recent years, those in the care sector have become increasingly concerned about a phenomenon known as ‘sandwich care’ and it is estimated that there are now 2.4…
Examining Means Testing & Additional Financial Aid for In-Home Care
Here we examine means testing and financial support for home adaptations to support in-home care For many elderly and disabled people, in-home care is the best solution for their long-term care needs, as it means they are able to maintain a degree of personal independence and live in familiar surroundings, with the support of their…
New BBC Drama “Care” Is Making Headlines
With this new BBC drama creating waves amongst viewers, it makes for an interesting watch from the perspective of those working in care. A standalone 90-minute drama from the BBC, entitled ‘Care’, has attracted widespread praise for its portrayal of the struggle that many families are faced with when a loved one falls into serious…
