A new medical device alert has been issued to care homes about insulin infusion pumps manufactured by Medtronic. The advice relates to: Paradigm ambulatory insulin infusion pumps Manufactured by Medtronic Models: MMT – 511, 512, 712, 712E, 515, 715, 522,… read more »
Government plans to introduce a cap on care costs in England, outlined in the Care Bill which had its second reading in on May 21, could become irrelevant a think-tank has warned. The report by the King’s Fund – Paying… read more »
Doctors in England are to push for dramatically improved dementia diagnosis rates which currently mean that more than half of people with the disease do not have a diagnosis. Figures show that currently only 350,000 of an estimated 670,000 living… read more »
Important information for CFW members: A medical alert has been issued for: Dynamis and Gerialit hospital beds with Dewert electrical control systems Manufactured by Hill-Rom Specific models numbers manufactured from October 1995 to June 2001 inclusive. Dynamis and Gérialit beds… read more »
New guidance from the Health and Safety Executive on the use of sharps came into force on May 11 2013. The guidance is for employers and employees who use sharp medical instruments and sets out your legal obligations under the… read more »
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has said that unpaid carers should be screened for depression – and that more should be done to improve the support and services available to them. The doctors’ leaders say an estimated one… read more »
In the Queen’s speech today (May 8) the Government announced its intention to cap the costs of care for older people at £72,000. The figure is just over double the one recommended by the £35,000 Dilnot Commission in 2011 but… read more »
GPS locators are being used to help people with dementia in Chichester whose carers and partners are worried about them going missing and having accidents. Chichester District Council runs the Chichester Careline which monitors the ‘MindMe’ locating devices worn by… read more »
A month-long festival to celebrate and encourage creativity in older people starts today (May 1) The Gwanwyn Festival, held annually during May, celebrates older age as time when people can take a renewed interest in creativity – and provides opportunities… read more »
Social Services Minister Gwenda Thomas has published a document aimed at improving the well-being of those who receive care and of carers. The document, called the Well-being Statement, sets out the things which can improve a person’s well-being which include… read more »