Unsplash Licence – Georg Arthur Pflueger Safeguarding is a key term used regularly by the UK government, schools and health services. Despite this frequency, many people are unaware of its meaning and implications. In health and social care, it is a vital concept that informs the types of support offered to vulnerable individuals. Knowing what…
Pexels Licence – Andrea Piacquadio In 2014, the UK government launched the Care Act 2014. It defined the legal requirements for caring for adults, supporting carers, and care standards. It also outlined six fundamental safeguarding principles to help carers provide adequate, respectful support. Understanding each principle and then applying them effectively is a legal requirement…
On 1st July 2022, staff training in learning disability and autism became a legal requirement for Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulated services providers. This training is known as The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism. If you’re unsure if the new requirement applies to you or how to implement the new training…
The Workforce Development Fund has already helped thousands of workers in the adult care sector to access improved training and career development opportunities. Now it has been announced that WDF funding will be extended until March 2023, offering stability to the sector in the current unpredictable economic climate. If you’re an adult care sector employer…
Caredemy receives Skills for Care Endorsement It has never been more important for employers in the social care sector to ensure that their staff receive high quality training from a trustworthy social care training provider. So we are very proud to announce that Caredemy online care skills academy has been officially named as one of…
The CQC (Care Quality Commission) is an independent body which is responsible for regulating and monitoring health and adult social care services in England. As part of this, they carry out regular inspections of care services which result in a CQC report and rating. Clients use CQC ratings and reports to help them choose a…
Care workers play a vital role to many families in the UK, helping to care for vulnerable people from young children to elderly people and those with additional needs. It’s a job that takes a lot of hard work but is incredibly rewarding. So if you’d like to work as a care worker, here are…
Carers provide a vital service for many vulnerable people in the UK, and being a carer is a very rewarding career. But it is also hard work and requires a certain set of personal skills and attributes. As well as being an excellent entry level job in the care sector, the role of a carer…
Healthcare Assistants provide personal care and support to patients in medical settings. They work closely with the patient and other professionals to help them through recovery while protecting their personal comfort and dignity. If you are from Nigeria and would like to work in the UK as a Healthcare Assistant, you will need to make…
Working as a healthcare assistant is a rewarding job in its own right but it also provides a useful first step on the healthcare career ladder. If you don’t currently have any relevant experience in the field, you might be worried that your opportunities will be limited but it’s still possible to achieve your career…
The health and social care sector has faced an unprecedented challenge over the last two years and care staff have worked under extreme pressure on a daily basis, providing the vital services that those in their care rely on. They have been on the front line of the fight against Covid-19, both caring for their…
For many people, social care takes place within a care setting such as a care home, but there is another option. Domiciliary care supports an individual while they remain living in their own home, helping them to maintain an independent lifestyle in familiar surroundings. But what services are covered by domiciliary care and what level…