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“Alexa – what does the future of assistive technology mean for home care?”
October 15, 2019With the recent news that the NHS will soon be joining forces with Amazon to enable people to access health information through AI-powered voice assistants (Alexa & Echo), it seems like the ideal time to discuss how technological innovations can, and will, improve how the social care sector opera...
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Considering a career in healthcare?
January 22, 2019Why work in healthcare?You are considering working in healthcare but are not entirely sure it is for you. This is a very common concern for those who are still wondering whether this sector would be a sensible career choice for them.We asked our workers why they choose to work in such a demanding...
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The importance of being #CareAware
February 27, 2018We were pleased to see the launch of today’s campaign by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), #CareAware. According to the CQC, a new survey which polled over 1,000 adults who were responsible for choosing care in a care home or at home – either for themselves or a loved one – over the last thre...
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Putting dignity and respect at the heart of care
January 31, 2018Putting dignity and respect at the heart of care Providing dignified care is one of the primary aspects of our work. If you or a loved one has ever needed professional care, then you will realise the importance of ensuring dignity and compassion is upheld to the highest of standards. Here a...
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Male role models in care
January 06, 2018Male role models in care A recent UK census found that men make up just 15.3% of the care sector workforce. In an increasingly ageing population, care workers are now in even more demand and men can help to fill the gap in providing much needed personal care to the elderly. We know from ...
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Why work in care
January 04, 2018Why work in Care? You are considering working in care but are not entirely sure it is for you. This is a very common concern for those who are still wondering whether the care sector would be a sensible career choice for them. This is what we think of Nurseplus… Firstly, the flexibility ...
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Getting ready for night shifts - Read our hints and tips
October 13, 2017The first time on a night shift can be quite daunting. Our bodies are designed to be awake during the day and asleep at night, so heading out of the door at 7pm when it’s pitch black outside can feel abnormal and pretty daunting. Even if you prepare for your new working pattern, you could ...
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