Entries by Stephen Wilson

Good practice in the design of homes and living spaces for people with dementia and sight loss

8th June 2023 in , /by

Whether adapting a family residence or designing a purpose-built care home, individual differences in tastes, needs and abilities mean that creating homes that simultaneously cater for all the people who live in them is challenging. People with dementia experience impaired memory, learning and reasoning and become more reliant on their senses. People with very poor vision face a different but not entirely dissimilar set of challenges.

Top tip

1st February 2023 in /by

To reduce the risk of infection please use antibacterial cleaner to clean DOOR HANDLES, TV REMOTES and TELEPHONES at every visit.

Healthy Working: Back Pain

14th January 2023 in /by

Back pain accounts for a huge 35% of all cases of work-related ill health in the UK – with around 50% of care workers reporting incidences of back pain each year. However, by being more aware of what can cause this common issue, and by looking after our joints and muscles, we can help to reduce our likelihood of back injury in our day-to-day lives.

Care work: Finding Fulfilment

4th January 2023 in /by

New Year – new career. It’s a common mantra which makes January the most popular month of the year for job-hunting! But how we work, where we work – and who we work with – are all hugely important in finding the perfect job. And for many, social care provides the freedom to work in our local communities in a role which is as rewarding as it is challenging.