Care home providers across the UK must prepare for a major shift in safeguarding practice after the UK Supreme Court overturned the long-standing ‘acid test’ for deprivation of liberty cases, the government has said.
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The art of music therapy in dementia care
Music therapy is increasingly being recognised as a significant factor in providing effective, personalised care for people with dementia, writes Joy Henshaw.
Cutting carbon-heavy heating systems in care homes
Accounting for around 70 per cent of a care home’s energy costs, improving heating and water efficiency is the biggest lever for cutting bills. Craig Dolan looks at what care home managers need to know when considering new or upgraded systems.
What does a Tuesday afternoon feel like?
Most care home lighting is designed for the people who work there, says Michael Bamling, who makes the case for configuring it for the people who live in them, and outlines practical principles that can change their daily experience.
COVER STORY: Turning reporting into real impact
Reporting is a necessary and important task for care groups, but the value it provides can vary significantly if there is not a clear structure or process involved. Radar Healthcare’s new and updated event toolkits were developed to address this gap.
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