Parents know how to say the right things. And if there’s nothing that can be said, a cup of tea is often next up! So it can be hard on the children of elderly or vulnerable parents in later life when things change. Families have spent a lifetime learning all the little quirks of their […]
When we talk of someone with a disability, what image comes to mind? Is it someone in a wheelchair? Disability comes in many guises, seen and unseen – and becoming more informed can help us to discern between what we think we know and what we should know about disability.
Listen to this newsletter as a podcast instead Hi Everyone Here’s the latest news in 60 seconds. COVID As the number of positive cases continues to reduce, restrictions are being lifted. As of April 1st, all testing is planned to finish. Exceptions to this will include social care staff and those who are deemed at […]
Music is well known for its therapeutic qualities; we all know it can soothe, motivate, and lift mood. But what happens to all of those wonderful musical memories if we can’t access them? They may lie dormant; rekindled only by a chance airing, maybe on the TV or radio. Such a shame! We tend to […]
Who doesn’t want to be inspirational in their work? Here are 3 key qualities that can make you a stellar home care worker with your clients – and employer!
Looking to develop your health and social care skills as you work? Social Care Alba offers a wealth of training opportunities as part of their team.
Read our ‘Diary of Care Worker’ for an insight into what it’s like to work in care, alongside the challenges and funny moments that make it all worthwhile.
Care workers are in demand – so let’s expel some of the most common myths about working in social care to encourage you to find out more.
Care work entails so much more than practical support – the compassionate care they provide is key to helping others live with respect and dignity.
As part of our campaign, ‘Care is not just for Christmas’, here are some of the more personal gifts of care that can make the care profession so rewarding!