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Good day to you reader, We’re delighted to announce that we’ve set to work on an exciting overhaul of our Positively Caring blog. Even the best things need a refresh now and again and...
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Roll of Honour 2017: The 81 nursing care homes in England rated as outstanding
In England, there are 10,305 services registered as care homes with nursing. These services provide accommodation and 24-hour nursing care, and unlike residential care homes (27,806 in England) there are registered nurses on duty...
‘A refreshing change from other designs’: People are loving these stylish riser recliners
Earlier this year, we launched a new range of riser recliner chairs for care homes and care at home. They weren’t just new for us, they were new for everyone in the care sector...
Gentag: Wearable biosensors for patient monitoring could help hospital discharges
Gentag is a developer and producer of wearable biosensors that can be attached to a person’s skin for monitoring purposes. Gentag biosensors are lightweight, flexible and disposable skin patches that can be read by...
Pepper the Robot joins Essex social care team
Meet Pepper (pictured right), the humanoid robot that can read emotions, interact with surroundings and provide assistance to its human user. He is currently in use in a number of settings across the world....
Gallery: Alpine HC exhibit at Care Show 2017
Alpine HC exhibited at the Care and Dementia Show Show 2017 on the 10th-11th October at NEC Birmingham. We invested in a large, impacting stand and showcased 3 beds and mattresses from the Opera®...
CQC State of Care report: What it tells us about adult social care in 2016/17
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) released their annual State of Care report for 2016/17 at the Care Show this week. The report confirms many aspects the care sector is well aware of but there...
3 care home magazines that really make the grade
The majority of care providers publish a newsletter that highlights events and projects going on in their care homes for that week/month/quarter. They make great reading for residents, and visitors to the homes can...
Come and meet Alpine HC at the Care and Dementia Show
Alpine HC will be exhibiting at this year’s Care and Dementia Show! As you will likely already be aware, the Care and Dementia Show (best known simply as the Care Show) is the UK’s...
Men in Sheds: A heart-warming community project that is combating loneliness
Loneliness is a real concern for older people and their families. As their ability to get out and about reduces and their social circle decreases, an aged person can find occupation and interaction with...
Voilà! Language learning classes for the elderly
The learning of foreign languages has long been a part of curriculum in schools and is a vital part of today’s global society. The art of learning a second or multiple languages is well...
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