Falls are a significant concern in care homes. NHS England’s enhanced health in care homes framework cites evidence that residents are three times more likely to fall than people living in the community and that more than 40% of hospital admissions from care homes are fall related. Behind those figures are people facing pain, distress and a possible loss of …
Channel 4’s recent documentary The Great ADHD Myth? prompted me to revisit a question that has always sat at the centre of my nursing practice: when someone is struggling, are we looking closely enough at the person, or are we becoming too focused on the label? The debate around ADHD can quickly become polarised. I do not think that is …
For care providers, occupancy pressure can look like a simple commercial problem: there are available beds or placements, so the priority is to fill them. In practice, sustainable occupancy growth is more complex. A service can only grow safely when the people being referred are a good fit for what the service can genuinely provide, the workforce can meet their …
End of life care is one of the clearest tests of whether a care home can turn compassion into consistent, well-governed practice. Registered Managers may know that staff provide sensitive support, involve families, and work closely with health professionals. The challenge is proving that this happens reliably for every person and that the evidence is visible in care plans, daily …
Insights from Kay Barrett, Taskforce Executive at Delphi Care Solutions Delivering high-quality, person-centred care for individuals with learning disabilities remains one of the most significant and persistent challenges in adult social care. According to Kay Barrett, Taskforce Executive at Delphi Care Solutions, care providers across the UK are navigating a complex landscape, balancing budgets, regulatory pressures, and individual needs, while …
