A spectrum of needs It has become quite fashionable these days to apply the concept of a spectrum – traditionally considered in terms of autism (as in being on the…
In my household this weekend we’ve been talking about what music we’d like at our respective funerals – we’ve even discussed that if we were to die during this pandemic…
For those care homes looking to improve their person-centred care there are now two tools to help which appear, at first glance, to be doing the same thing: providing a…
A joint report from the British Geriatrics Society and the Royal College of Psychiatrists has been published which showcases examples of best practice. The illustrations flow from effective interdisciplinary practice…
Judith Pott's mother, Esme, was terrified that the faceless people who sat on her sofa and the gargoyle-like creature that hopped from table to chair meant she had some form…
We are often told that nothing can beat our Care Charts for getting information in front of everyone interacting with a person, but that's not to say the learning should stop…
Why should care homes join John’s Campaign? by Julia Jones, co-founder of John's Campaign It’s a perfectly reasonable question – John’s Campaign started as a campaign for carer access to…
We are delighted to be partnering with Many Happy Returns to create the Twist-N-View Happy Memories Set for care homes and hospitals. We have adapted our Twist-N-View Display Care Chart…
There's now an alternative way to collect and share a person's needs and preferences, using a simple online tool. Mycarematters has primarily been designed to ensure that a person's needs and…
We were delighted to be invited by SITRA to collaborate, together with Carers Trust, on a new Guide to the Mental Capacity Act, funded by the Department of Health. It…