Entries by Stephen Wilson

A Decade of Dedication: Thank You Roy

10 Years ago today, just as Meghan Trainor’s All About That Bass hit number 1 in the US, a young Roy Wilson joined Social Care Alba.  As we all rushed to watch Guardians of the Galaxy, Roy rolled up his sleeves and hasn’t stopped since.

Continence Promotion

This care plan focuses specifically on urinary incontinence, aiming to improve bladder control, ensure comfort, and maintain the individual’s dignity

Continence Training Workshop

Continence care training is a vital component of our mandatory induction programme for all new starters at Social Care Alba and serves as a crucial refresher for existing staff. Before engaging with our service users in the community, every team member, both new and current, undergoes this essential training to ensure they are well-prepared to provide care with dignity and professionalism.

Medication Training Workshop

Our team leader Jeanny recently led members of the care team through a Medication Management training, focusing on safe handling and administration. With these new skills, we’re more dedicated than ever to delivering the highest quality care and ensuring the safety of our service users.

Training: Stress & Distress

Our care team recently completed a comprehensive training session on Stress and Distress, led by Fatou. The session covered identifying and managing challenging behaviour, as well as addressing unmet needs. Through practical examples and effective prevention strategies, our team gained valuable skills to enhance their caregiving approach.

Medication Management in Social Care: Best Practices and Tips for Carers

Proper medication management is a critical component of providing high-quality care in social care settings. Ensuring that medications are administered safely and accurately is essential for the well-being of service users. At Social Care Alba, we are committed to following best practices in medication management to prevent errors and promote health. In this blog post, […]

Dementia Training July 2024

Caroline from Social Care Alba recently led an insightful dementia training session for our dedicated caregivers. Now equipped with essential skills and knowledge, they are better prepared to provide personalised and compassionate care to individuals living with dementia.