September Newsletter
It has been an unprecedented time for social care across the UK. People have been left waiting for ambulances for up to 40 hours due to a lack of paramedics. As the government requests assistance from the M.O.D, care providers across Edinburgh await a response to their request for support from Edinburgh Council.
In the absence of a response, we are pulling out all the stops to support existing service users now and over the Autumn and Winter periods. There are key things you can do to help including:
Vaccinations
Flu Vaccinations
Influenza kills 25,000 people across the UK every year. Whether you work for SCA or you or your loved one receives support from us, please consider getting vaccinated. You are not only protecting yourself but potentially others at risk.
Covid Vaccinations
If you haven’t already had both doses of the vaccine, please act now. If you are house bound contact your G.P for advice, or if you are mobile, please use a drop-in centre. You can find a list of these here.
Covid Boosters
Just like the Flu Vaccine, those who had their Covid Vaccination earlier in the year will be entitled to a booster. Whether you work in social care or you or your loved one receives support from us, please consider getting your booster when they are available.
Herbert Protocol
You may have seen on the news how the Herbert Protocol is helping safeguard those with dementia. It is a simple form which gathers useful information on those with Dementia. In the case of a missing person the completed form can be given to the emergency services and save valuable time in locating them safely. You will be glad to hear that SCA implemented the protocol last year and continue to keep these updated.
Technology Hub
Following a successful visit by Martin to the tech hub last month (see video and blogpost below), we are offering referrals to everyone who may be interested in getting more support at home. Shaz our business manager is contacting the next of kin of those with Dementia as a specialist assessment by the hub to improve their lives. If you wish to lean more, please call the office and ask for Shaz.
For those who don’t know Martin, you can find out more in Martin’s own words here:
Read more on our blog: Smart Technology to support safe and independent living
