World’s First Fully Robotic Liver Transplant
In a historic achievement, the Organ Transplant Center of Excellence (OTCoE) team at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) has successfully performed the world’s first fully robotic liver transplant in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—a move that solidifies KFSH&RC’s position as a global leader in minimally invasive transplant surgery. The recipient of this groundbreaking surgery is a 66-year-old Saudi male who underwent a fully robotic liver transplant. He was discharged on 6 September, following his procedure. The patient suffered from non-alcoholic liver cirrhosis (NASH) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). KFSH&RC’s pioneering approach employed state-of-the-art robotic technology to conduct both donor and recipient surgeries with precision and minimal invasiveness, eliminating the need for a hybrid approach. While other centers offer minimally invasive liver transplants using hybrid techniques, KFSH&RC stands alone as the only center to offer a fully robotic liver transplant surgery. The approach adopted by the OTCoE offers a transformative solution, providing patients with smaller incisions, reduced recovery times, and significantly lower rates of complications, including infections and surgical issues. Dr. Dieter Broering, Executive Director of the Organ Transplant Center of Excellence at KFSH&RC, said: “With this remarkable feat, we at KFSH&RC reaffirm our commitment to pushing the boundaries of medical innovation and enhancing the quality of healthcare services offered to patients worldwide. The successful implementation of fully robotic liver transplants marks a pivotal moment in the history of organ transplantation and firmly positions KFSH&RC as a world-leading center in this field.” Traditional liver transplantation, while life-saving, often involves major incisions and carries a high risk of complications. These surgeries can result in complications in up to 50% of cases and require extensive incisions, leading to prolonged hospital stays and increased patient discomfort. KFSH&RC is now recognized as a designated Training Center for robotic transplant surgery. The institution actively collaborates with other medical institutions, fostering knowledge exchange and advancing the global understanding of minimally invasive transplant procedures.
Visit apetito at the Care Show
It’s official! apetito is going to be at the Care Show at the NEC on 11th and 12th October. If you’re a care home group, apetito would like to invite you to its VIP Lounge to learn more about how its meals service goes beyond providing great tasting food and can transform your care home catering. As a leading meals provider, apetito builds genuine partnerships with care homes across the country; reducing costs, waste, and labour requirements, whilst still delivering high-quality meals residents always look forward to. At the core of apetito’s service is the belief that food should be enjoyed by everyone. Packed with quality ingredients, its meals are delicious, nutritious and cater to all residents’ dietary needs. Enjoy sampling popular dishes developed by apetito’s team of in-house chefs and dietitians. You’ll also be able to find out more its award-winning range of IDDSI compliant texture-modified meals and revolutionary Finger Food Bites, which bring back dignity to dining for residents with dementia. General Manager of apetito’s care home division, Richard Woodward, explains why you should visit its stand: “Our service goes beyond providing delicious food. We know every care home is different and we want to build a genuine partnership with teams: supporting them every step of the way to ensure residents always look forward to mealtimes. “We’re proud that our service not only ensures homes can deliver a diverse range of delicious meals but also crucially saves them time and money in the kitchen. “My team and I are keen to talk to about how we can support care homes, deliver efficiencies and ensure quality mealtimes.” Book your space at apetito’s VIP Lounge now at apetito.link/careshow
Rennie Grove Peace announces conference line up
Are you truly prepared if a fire occurs?
Government guidelines require care providers to evacuate a bedroom compartment containing up to 10 people within 2.5 minutes during normal operating hours. But the question is, are you confident that your evacuation procedures are truly effective without hands-on training? NPG Fire Safety: Your Preparedness Partner Our bespoke fire safety and evacuation courses include fully insured practical training to ensure your staff are equipped with the skills they need to deal with an incident effectively. Scan the QR code for more details. Essential Fire Alarms for Evacuation Care homes with more than 10 residents should have an L1 fully addressable fire alarm system. Without this, staff may have to search entire zones for the cause of alarm, resulting in less time to provide first aid fire fighting, and an increased risk to occupants and extended evacuation times. NPG Fire Safety have installed systems in 40 bedroom care homes within a week, minimal disruption, maximum safety Comprehensive Fire Safety and Security Solutions NPG Fire Safety is your trusted fire safety and security provider. Our team includes accredited fire risk assessors, all registered at a minimum Tier 2 competency level with the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM), dedicated trainers and fully qualified Level 3 EAL engineers, enabling us to offer a comprehensive end-to-end service. -Fire Risk Assessment -Fire Awareness, Fire Warden, and Evacuation Training -Fire Alarms -Emergency Lights -Fire Extinguishers -Nurse Call -CCTV -Intruder Alarms -Access Control Trusted Nationwide Service Based in the Lake District, NPG serves clients nationally and offers a 24-hour callout service. We prioritise expert advice and services delivered by competent fire professionals at fair prices. We are in the final stages of obtaining NSI Gold, NACOSS, ISO 9001, and BAFE accreditation for all our core services which further demonstrates our commitment to excellence. Choose NPG Fire Safety for Peace of Mind If you’re looking for a trusted partner for all your fire and security needs, contact us today at 0800 043 1203. Together, let’s prioritise fire and security to protect what matters most!
Daviot Care Home opens Men’s Shed
Daviot Care Home, run by leading care provider Meallmore Ltd, has opened its first Men’s Shed. Thought to be the first of these spaces in a care home in Scotland, a Men’s Shed is a place to practice skills and enjoy making and mending, whilst also facilitating social connections, friendship building, and sharing skills and knowledge. At Daviot, the shed offers a safe space for residents to come together to socialise and carry out a range of activities chosen by the shedders for themselves. It will bring lots of benefits to male residents’ health and wellbeing at the care home. The shed provides tools for training and skills development and residents have already begun building garden benches and candle holders. The shed was officially opened by actor Ron Emslie, who starred in the production of “Man Shed”, which was performed during the Edinburgh International Fringe Festival For the official opening, the care home hosted a party, where colleagues and residents were joined by friends, family and loved ones to celebrate with some delicious homemade canapes and fizz. Heather Cowan, manager of the care home comments: “Being part of the Men’s Shed movement in Scotland and the welfare of men’s health is something we’re very passionate about at Meallmore. We’ve created this new space to facilitate connection, conversation and creativity for our male residents. It encourages people to come together to build, fix and restore, not only physical projects, but themselves included! “It is of huge benefit our male residents and colleagues, and we’re already seeing the benefits of it. We’re really excited to see what objects they all make and continuing to see its impact on our little community in Inverness.” Daviot is registered with the UK Men’s Shed Association. Daviot Care Home (formally known as Meallmore Lodge) was Meallmore’s first care home, which opened in Inverness in 1987. Now, Meallmore has grown to become one of Scotland’s leading care providers. The company currently has a network of 26 care homes across Scotland, including offering care for the elderly and adults with mental health diagnosis. More information about Meallmore Ltd can be found at https://www.meallmore.co.uk/
Dymchurch care home residents carry out beach clean to mark International Coastal Cleanup Day
Residents from a Kent care home have carried out a beach clean to mark International Coastal Cleanup Day — as they look to help preserve the coastline for future generations. And with this week marking the Great British Beach Clean (15th-24th September), the home is urging others to follow their lead and get involved. Residents from The Old Rectory, a branch of ACI Care that specialises in residential, respite and dementia care, teamed up with members of the local community for an afternoon of beach cleaning in Dymchurch – which saw residents picking up litter and ocean debris that had been washed in by the tide. In recent years, the growing problem of beach litter and pollution has been a cause for concern – something that had been noted by residents of the New Hall Close home, and was the source of inspiration behind their effort Noting Saturday the 16th of September was International Coastal Cleanup Day, a global initiative dedicated to preserving the coastlines and protecting wildlife, the care home team, which included a mix of residents, carers and families headed down to the beach to try and make a difference. As part of the cleanup, the home provided participants with litter pickers, gloves, rubbish bags, and high-vis jackets, which saw a range of people of all ages join in – from a nine-year-old to a ninety-nine-year-old. Locals who were passing by offered a helping hand and voiced their support, while Dorothy Latham, 89, an Old Rectory resident who participated on the day, said: “I hope the people who’ve been leaving the litter start to realise what they are doing!” These sentiments were echoed by Kelly Parker, Care Home Manager at the Old Rectory, who said: “We hope we’re inspiring others in the care community and the community in general to get involved to help keep their beaches clean. And for all those that throw their litter: pick it up and put it in the bin!” Watch a video of The Old Rectory team’s beach clean, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOjfvYt-vwk&ab_channel=ACICare For further information on The Old Rectory and ACI Care, please visit https://aci.care/our-homes/the-old-rectory/
Conference to Relaunch Nottinghamshire Care Association
The care sector in Nottinghamshire is to get a shot in the arm thanks to two business leaders who are relaunching the Nottinghamshire Care Association. The association, which represents social care providers across the county, has been dormant for two years. But Volt Sacco and Alison Pearce have stepped in as co-chairs and will relaunch the organisation at a conference at Colwick Hall Hotel in Nottingham next month. Volt is Chief Executive of Fosse Healthcare, which provides domiciliary and complex care services throughout the Midlands and South Yorkshire, while Alison Pearce is Managing Director of Five Focal Point which owns two family-run care homes in Nottinghamshire. “The Nottinghamshire Care Association will once again be a voice for social care businesses and business leaders, and it will support its members to provide better care across Nottinghamshire,” said Volt. “Our focus will be on integrating social care and health services for the benefit of the whole population, and on working together to solve the problems that our sector faces.” Membership of the Nottinghamshire Care Association will cost just £25 per year, and Volt is aiming to double membership by the end of this year. The keynote speakers at the launch conference on Thursday 5th October will be Melanie Williams, Corporate Director for Adult Social Care at Nottinghamshire County Council, and Amanda Sullivan, Chief Executive of the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire NHS Integrated Care Board, and Jane Laughton, Chief Executive of Healthwatch. “The future for our association is exciting,” Alison added. “I want to encourage people from the adult social care sector to come along to our conference and to join the Nottinghamshire Care Association so that we can properly represent and support our sector.” The conference includes a buffet lunch and takes place from 10.30am to 4pm on 5th October 2023. It’s free for Nottinghamshire Care Association members, and there is a nominal fee of £25 for non-members whichcan be claimed against the cost of membership if you decide to join the NCA. To register, visit the Eventbrite page. Members can use a discount code to register for free – please email contact@nca.care if you haven’t yet received your code.
Care Roadshow South: Epsom Downs Racecourse, Tuesday 17th October 2023 Care Roadshow Wales: Cardiff City Stadium, Tuesday 14th November 2023
Care Roadshows is returning for the final two locations of 2023, undergoing a rebrand to reflect the growth of these special events. Previously known as Care Roadshow ‘London’ and ‘Cardiff’, you can now find yourself visiting Care Roadshow ‘South’ and ‘Wales’. These highly anticipated events bring together care sector directors, owners, CEOs and other healthcare workers, uniting the care community to grow your sector knowledge, develop your business, make new connections and join discussions on current challenges the sector is facing and take actions away with you. Why Attend? Care home directors, healthcare providers, care home owners, care home managers and anyone involved in the care industry will find these events immensely beneficial. Care Roadshows features distinguished speakers, informative seminars and panel discussions led by industry experts, ensuring attendees gain valuable expertise and stay updated with the latest trends in the sector. Exhibitors in attendance will be showcasing their latest products and services that can be used to help advance your care business and the sector. What can you expect from the programmes? The care industry faces ongoing challenges, developments and advancements, making continuous learning and collaboration throughout the sector highly important. The programme at each Roadshow aims to reflect the ongoing changes within the sector and provide new information and insights to attendees. Explore Topics Including: And more. View the full Care Roadshows South programme here. View the full Care Roadshow Wales programme here. Hear From Speakers Including: View the full Care Roadshows South speaker list here. View the full Care Roadshow Wales speaker list here. If you are interested in attending Care Roadshows South or Wales, register here. https://careroadshows-2023.reg.buzz/cn
Transforming Bathing Experiences: NHC Group’s Height Adjustable and Fixed Height Assisted Baths
NHC Group, a trusted and experienced name in healthcare solutions with over two decades of excellence, proudly introduces the Height Adjustable and Fixed Height Assisted Baths. These baths are designed to revolutionise the bathing experience for both residents and caregivers in care home environments across the UK. Comfort and Safety NHC Group’s innovative Height Adjustable and Fixed Height Assisted Baths are more than just fixtures; they are a promise of improved quality of life. They focus on comfort, safety, and user experience: Personalising the Experience with Optional Extras NHC Group’s baths offer an array of optional extras that transform the bathing ritual into a spa-like indulgence You can tailor the bathing experience with a range of optional extras to create an environment that suits the unique needs and preferences of your residents: This comprehensive suite of optional extras allows care facilities to tailor the bathing experience, transforming it into a truly luxurious ritual. Additional Offerings NHC Group’s commitment extends beyond exceptional products. With ISO9001 certification and a team of fully qualified LOLER engineers, they offer a comprehensive suite of services: Quality, Craftsmanship, Care NHC Group, backed by over two decades of experience and ISO9001 certification, stands as a cornerstone in healthcare solutions. Enhance resident comfort, caregiver ease, and care facility efficiency with NHC Group’s pioneering approach. For further information and to request a site survey, please visit https://www.nhcgroup.co.uk/assisted-baths.
