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Types of dizziness in older adults – what do the symptoms mean?
Dizziness in older adults can have multiple causes and present as spinning, unsteadiness, or near-fainting. All types may increase the risk of falls [1]. What causes dizziness in older adults? Dizziness is…
When should a personal alarm be provided? – guidance for care professionals
A personal alarm should be provided when there is increased risk, social isolation or a reduced ability to call for help. Needs assessment and response time are key. Part of community care…
Can a deputy buy a personal alarm for the person they represent?
A Court of Protection deputy can buy a personal alarm for the person they represent – and in most cases where there is a genuine safety need, doing so is clearly in…
Who is responsible when something happens to your staff?
Employers are responsible for the safety of their staff. Gaps in that responsibility can have serious consequences – for both individuals and the business. Employer responsibility in practice When an incident occurs…
Safety for night staff
Night staff often work alone with fewer colleagues, less support and longer response times. The right procedures and alarm solutions are essential for their safety. A working environment with particular risks Working…
Safety checklist: how to evaluate your workplace safety
Many organisations lack a clear picture of how staff safety actually works in practice. A concrete checklist helps you quickly identify risks and gaps – and makes it easier to take action…
Safety for home care workers
Home care workers work alone in service users' homes every day – an environment with high safety demands. Lone working in home care requires specific measures, and the right technology can be…
What is a care manager in adult social care?
A care manager assesses needs and arranges support under the Care Act 2014. The assessment determines which services a person receives. A central role in adult social care A care manager –…
Workplace incidents – what do they really cost?
Workplace accidents and incidents lead to significant costs – often far greater than expected. Sickness absence, lost production and staff turnover all affect the bottom line. In the UK, the total runs…
Safety checklist for deputies – ensuring safety in everyday life
Being a deputy is not just about managing money and paperwork. You also have a duty of care to ensure the person you represent lives safely – and can get help if…
Do you know your staff are safe during the working day?
Many businesses lack real visibility into whether their employees are actually safe. With the right procedures and solutions, you can ensure help is always close at hand. The uncomfortable truth: many employers…
Lone working checklist – creating a safe working environment
A lone working checklist helps employers identify risks, establish effective procedures and ensure that staff can always get help quickly – in line with HASAWA 1974 and the Management of Health and…
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