NEWS
Read the latest care industry news, interesting articles, important announcements plus recent thoughts and ideas from The Good Care Group.
Above and beyond
With the number of people needing palliative care expected to rise, what needs to happen within the homecare sector to cope with demand? Alistair Kleebauer examines. The Covid-19 pandemic revealed a stark increase in the number of people dying at home which should serve as an alarm bell for the government and the social care…...
Read MoreOur OT’s advice around Falls Prevention
In winter, the possibility of our senior loved ones falling increases, with longer periods spent within the home, icy and slippery conditions under foot in the garden and nights drawing in sooner, creating darker evenings. We all want to ensure our loved ones are safe and with this in mind, we caught up with Occupational…...
Read MoreOn working in Scotland: “Every placement is a new adventure”
We have live-in care placements in many beautiful and appealing locations, including Scotland too. Our Professional Carer Judith recently progressed to a Rapid Responder role in Scotland having worked for The Good Care Group for over 4 years. Over this time, Judith has built relationships with different clients and finds this side of her work…...
Read MoreDouble winners at The 2021 HealthInvestor Awards
This week The Good Care Group is incredibly proud to announce they are winners of another two awards. The 2021 HealthInvestor Awards have recognised The Good Care Group by awarding them the Domiciliary care provider of the year and Specialist care provider of the year. The Domiciliary care provider of the year. This award recognises…...
Read More8 ways to promote dignity in care
Let people choose their own clothing Self-expression is so important to us as human beings. Denying (or restricting, even accidentally) clients’ the ability to choose what they wear can be harmful to their dignity. This doesn’t mean you can’t assist them though. With their approval, you can help them dress but let them pick what…...
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