Much has been written about the current state of social care and the crisis facing the National Health Service. However, one problem which has flown under the radar with many people has been the rapid decline in the number of people going into learning disability nursing, and the lack of support available for those who…
Abbots Care are working on a partnership with local Hospital Trusts to enable people to get home from hospitals sooner and back on the road to recovery. Each year, especially in the winter months, we see headlines about NHS resources being stretched to breaking point, and the system being unable to adequately cope with hospital…
Causing disruption with changing accommodation, or being separated at a late stage in life can do more harm than good. It is well-established that the UK’s ageing population has led to a rise in instances of dementia and other complex, long-term health conditions. This, in turn, has increased hospital admissions and placed pressure on NHS resources. It…
At some point in each of our lives, we may become a Carer for someone we love. What provisions are in place currently to ensure that there is a support system in place for these Carers? People are living longer than ever, which is a great thing, as it means loved ones get to spend…
Sometimes we all need a little extra help. Find out what a Home Care worker could do to make your life that much easier. Over recent decades, demand for home care services in the United Kingdom has increased significantly. In fact, according to the latest figures published by the King’s Fund, more than 350,000 older people…
Be in the know about what you need to know. With the rise in dementia and other neurological conditions as well as an ageing population, the health and care sector is one area where demand is rapidly increasing and set to grow in the next decade. Those considering work in health services can get onto…
With increased research into dementia, why do the numbers continue to rise? GLOBAL RISE IN DEMENTIA A number of reports have recently suggested that dementia and other neurological diseases are on the rise, and not just in the western world but globally. Some universities, including Bournemouth have been collating data from the World Health Organisation…
Eating healthy meals is important at any stage of life. Following a few nutritional guidelines every day will help you and your family stay healthy and allow those at any stage of life to continue living to the fullest. Aim for at least five servings of fruit and vegetables a day, whether they’re fresh, frozen,…
The conversation about independence is a frequent one around anyone being cared for, or who has a loved one receiving care. After all we’re all human; and we all want to ensure that our families or friends with disabilities are treated with the respect, compassion, and dignity they deserve. But there needs to be a…
So you want to become a care worker? That’s great, but why, when or what should you consider before joining the industry? In the UK today, there are over 1.34 million social care workers [1] – that’s an incredibly huge amount of adults who are choosing a health and social career. For obvious reasons like…
