New Year, New Career! Why not consider a change, and switch to a rewarding career in care? As we bring in 2023, we’ve chatted to some of our staff about their journeys into the care sector. From dinner ladies, to beauticians, to chefs, no matter how different their industries seemed,…
We recently took part in research undertaken by Cordis Bright, along with other large not-for-profit care provider members of the CQC Market Oversight Scheme. Their report finds that government funding for essential services is woefully inadequate and is threatening the sustainability of support for vulnerable people. They state that “The…
We were so delighted to sponsor some of our staff and service users in Manchester to attend the Caribbean and African Health Network's Black History Month Gala, at the stunning Hilton Hotel. The event had a lavish three course meal, entertainment, and fundraiser, celebrating the work that CAHN do to…
The Nationality and Borders Act became law on the 27th April, after being passed back and forth through parliament for several months. The Act contains many controversial proposals that will affect the treatment of refugees and victims of modern slavery, making it more difficult for vulnerable people to receive support.…
Constipation is a very common condition that affects people of all ages. It involves an individual not passing stools regularly or being unable to completely empty their bowels. Constipation may not be considered by many to be a particularly worrying health problem. However, chronic untreated constipation can be very serious…
In my last blog I looked at the CQC’s recently published reports which called for a renewed focus on lessening the reliance on restraint and restrictive practices in the care sector. These reports highlighted the importance of services offering more personalised and supportive practices for people in their care, rather…
Restrictive practices, including physical or chemical restraint and segregation, have been a topic of concern in the health and social care sector for a long time. The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care asked the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to begin an investigation into the use of restraint,…
Lizzie, a member of staff in Greater Manchester, has shared with us how her autism affects her everyday social interactions. She speaks about growing up, having to learn a ‘second language’, and what it means to be an ‘incognito autistic adult’. I am a typical example of an incognito autistic…
On 7th March 2021, 22 year old Billy Longshaw died just hours after discharging himself from a hospital in Swindon. Billy had a rare brain condition affecting his speech, vision and memory. He visited the hospital after experiencing sudden abdominal pain, but was told nothing was wrong after being assessed…
‘Easy Read’ is a style of writing and formatting documents which makes information easier to understand for people with a learning disability or learning difficulties. The idea of easy read originated in Sweden in the 1980’s, and according to the BBC, the first major Easy Read document published in the…
