Aria Care Home recognised in national awards for its outstanding care to residents and team members
Aria Care Home, a 28-bed eldercare home based in Newport, has been shortlisted for three national care awards – two for the home itself and one for its Managing Director, Ali Al-Mufti. The care home has been named as a finalist in two categories at the Caring UK Awards – national awards which has recognised Aria’s excellence and achievement for both Care Home of the Year (Wales and Midlands) and Best Initiative in Care, taking place in Leicester on December 1st. To further add to the success, Aria’s Managing Director, Ali Al-Mufti, has been shortlisted for the Leader of the Future Award at the Leaders in Care Awards, on the 11th of October in Birmingham. The care home, based in Newport, offers its patients first-class care from highly qualified and experienced staff who deliver around-the clock care covering residential, dementia and respite needs. Having a diverse range of amenities and opportunities, Aria Care Home offers residents’ surroundings that fit their lifestyle and care needs. It averages 60 monthly enquiries from new residents due to the excellent care of its elderly patients. The home has also been an accredited Real Living Wage employer for the past 12 months, offering additional schemes such as employee wellness schemes to support the mental health of team members. To that end, Aria has achieved an ambitious target of 0% in staffing turnover for much of the year. Caring UK Awards said of the shortlisted nominees: “Never has there been a more appropriate time to recognise the amazing and selfless contribution that our carers make and how they have given so much to protect and care for their residents in the face of unprecedented challenges.” Managing Director of Aria Care home, Ali Al-Mufti said of the nominations: “It has been an incredible year for Aria Care Home. I am thrilled for everyone here that the things we do to try and always better the care we provide to our residents, and the hard work of our team members has been acknowledged on a national level. The team have cultivated a remarkable culture here this year and understands the importance of love and support not only for our residents, but each other as well. “Our team worked diligently and selflessly during the covid outbreak, having to deal with some of the most challenging times ever seen in the sector and did so with unrelenting selflessness and resilience. They are an amazing group of people, and I am so proud of all of them.” The home has been regularly named in the “Top 20 Care Homes in Wales”, accredited by carehome.co.uk which is determined solely by reviews from residents and their families. Having worked in the care industry for over 11 years, Ali added “I hope that one day we can contribute a positive change in an industry that is facing many challenges. At Aria Care Home, we have no fear of trying to do things differently and will always focus on the wellbeing of both our residents and the workforce.”
Supercentenarians 110th birthday celebrations at Knights Court
Knights Court Care home has celebrated the 110th birthday of a much-loved member of the community. Marie Pevovar celebrated the remarkable milestone birthday at her home, Knights Court Care Home, Edgware, Middlesex, on Tuesday September 27th with a party and special visit from the Mayor of Harrow, Cllr Mrs Janet Mote and Mayoress Mrs Ann Moore. Knights Court, part of the Maria Mallaband Care Group, was decorated with plenty of balloons, and Marie, joined by her granddaughter Lisa and those living alongside her in the home, was entertained by a live singer who sang some of her favourite Frank Sinatra songs. The spread of party food and drinks included a giant fresh cream cake made in the shape of the numbers 110. Born two years before the outbreak of World War I, Marie’s astonishing lifespan extends across two world wars, the reigns of five monarchs and the tenures of 22 Prime Ministers. The youngest of five siblings, Marie came from humble beginnings, growing up in London where she lived with her parents until her marriage to Mannie. The young couple moved to Potters Bar where they had their son David, raising him there and later in the West End, where they established a garment business. Within a few years business was booming. One of Marie’s favourite tales from her youth, told to her granddaughter Lisa Pevovar, involves her designing and styling trousers for women – a garment not seen on women at home in those days – having seen women wearing them on a trip to the south of France. She recollects that the women’s trousers she pioneered became the top selling item for their business. Marie has retained a lifelong interest in fashion; always known as a fashionista, she has collected many compliments for her style of dressing over the years. Since 2015, she has been in the care of Knights Court, where the team pulled out all the stops for her 110th birthday. Knights Court Care Home manager Natalie St Lewis said: “A 110th birthday is a rare and incredible milestone, and it was our great privilege to share this moment with Marie and her family. “Marie’s birthday was all about taking every single moment and appreciating it. It’s been a wonderful and humbling experience being able to care for her for the past six years. I also thank Marie’s family for placing their trust in me and my team to look after Marie’s needs over the years. “Thank you to my amazing team for their hard work and dedication in making the day such a success. We loved celebrating the life of this remarkable woman.”
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How care homes are continuing to commemorate The Queen’s memory – and here’s how you can too
Up and down the country, people are paying their respects to HRH Queen Elizabeth II. For many elderly people, The Queen was a comfort through hard times. Over the past 7 decades, she had become an icon of independence and of the United Kingdom. With many care home residents living through the whole reign of The Queen, care homes are choosing to commemorate her life through a range of different royal themed activities. White’s Training have collected some of their favourite reflective activities that care homes are doing that will allow residents to be remembered of The Queen throughout the years. Care homes are creating books of condolences for their residents, encouraging thoughtful messages and memories to be jotted down. Not only is this tuning in with parts of their lives that they may have forgotten, but it is also allowing them to piece together their emotions and reflect on the passing. These condolences are being written down in books that can be stored away and read through whenever residents would like. Beech Hall in Leeds (@BeechHallLeeds) have encouraged their residents, team members and family members to all leave a little note in their book of condolences, with images placed around the book to help everyone reminisce. Many residents are also celebrating The Queen’s life through typical British pastimes. Afternoon tea has become popular amongst many care homes, with stories and memories being shared of The Queen’s reign. Forest Healthcare (@ForestHealthLtd) celebrated Her Majesty through afternoon tea, raising a toast in commemoration, and sharing stories of The Queen that they remember. As a way to celebrate the times throughout their life, residents are participating in decade quizzes. With questions on sweets and confectionery that used to be enjoyed, to trivia on the television shows that they used to watch, many care home residents are enjoying their memories and stories that come along with answering questions on their past. Digby Manor Care Home (@Digby_Manor) put on a 1950s quiz for the residents, encouraging them to take a trip down memory lane. How can you commemorate the Queen? If you’re looking for ways to commemorate The Queen, we’ve rounded up some activities that can be done by yourself, or with your loved ones that will keep her memories alive for decades to come. For those who enjoy gardening, perhaps planting a tree or dedicating certain flowers to The Queen could be a thoughtful way for you to show your appreciation – and every time they rebloom throughout the year she will be remembered. Lilies of the valley were reported to be The Queen’s favourite flowers, so why not have a go at planting some of them in your very own back garden? If you can’t get your hands on these specific flowers, you could always opt for another type of lily – or even a flower that you feel personally symbolises The Queen. Roses, sunflowers or even daisies could be planted and cared for to help show your gratitude. The Royal Family contribute to a range of charities, with many members having their select organisations that they enjoy helping. Although every charity in the country is important, a nice way to honour The Queen, and her life, would be to donate to one of her most loved charities, and make it a repeat donation. The Queen loved giving her support to charities like Cancer Research UK, the British Red Cross and Barnardo’s. Times may be tough right now with the current cost of living, so even a small donation from those who wish to commemorate in this way would be utterly heartwarming for not only the charities, but for those giving as well! Many people across the country have been affected by the passing of The Queen and it’s important for them to be surrounded by good memories and reflections. Taking the time to reminisce about the decades that they lived through with Queen Elizabeth II, people can choose to make this a happy and thoughtful time.
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Are you ready to begin your digital transformation?
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Sustained growth and expansion for PainChek in the UK
PainChek, the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered pain assessment tool, has reported sustained growth in market traction as well 400% growth in its UK team, just two years since its launch in the UK. The company, which started out in Australia, has 8,500 beds in UK residential care homes now using the PainChek technology, over 1,300,000 pain assessments worldwide, and reports sustained growth in demand from UK care providers. In response, PainChek has expanded its UK team, with recent additions including business development professional Jack Lee and customer success manager Thomas Morten. A secure medical device for use on mobile phones and tablets, PainChek uses artificial intelligence (facial detection and analysis technology) and smart automation to detect and score pain in real time. It is the only regulatory-cleared pain assessment technology for mobile devices for care homes and has regulatory clearance as a medical device in the UK, Australia, Canada, the EU, and New Zealand. The company’s Tandeep Gill says PainChek is well positioned to continue its impressive growth momentum in the UK: “Through government-funded pilots, integrations with eMAR and care planning partners, and a vision to move into new markets, our growth strategy is very much on track.” he explains. “Our ongoing expansion in the UK is a core part of PainChek’s plans for this year. We have recorded a surge in interest, enquiries, and uptake of PainChek from a range of care providers, from those with well-established digital systems as well as those looking to make the first entry into their digital journey. Indeed, with the UK government’s digitisation target front of mind, many care providers are realising the value, time and cost savings digital tools can bring. “Worldwide, cases of people living with dementia are predicted to treble to 153 million by 2050,” Tandeep says. “Timely detection and management of pain is integral to ensuring high quality care and quality of life for care home residents living with dementia, and this starts with accurate pain assessment for those unable to self-report their pain.” PainChek has successfully supported pain assessment and management for thousands of adults worldwide living with dementia, disability, or other conditions which impact their ability to reliably self-report pain. Building on this success and technology, the recently validated, world-first PainChek Infant app has been developed to ensure pain can also be identified in pre-verbal children aged one month to 12 months who have yet to learn to self-report their pain. The Infant app has received regulatory clearance in the UK, Australia, Europe, Canada, and New Zealand, and will soon be available for use by UK healthcare professionals in settings including clinical studies, hospitals, and GP clinics. “The need for PainChek as a best-practice pain management solution extends to everyone, including pre-verbal children,” Tandeep adds. “It is also relevant to older people living at home and with access to home care packages that enable long-term home living. Therefore, we are now exploring partnerships with home care and disability service providers as part of our ambition to expand into the UK home care market.” To date, PainChek has been contracted for approximately 126,000 beds across 1,500 facilities globally. To find out more about PainChek please visit: https://painchek.com/uk/
The Care Show is dedicated to the people who care the most.
On the 12 and 13 October, The Care Show at the NEC Birmingham will welcome back thousands of managers, directors, c-suite level, and owners from home care providers, nursing homes and care homes through its’ doors. One of the main focus areas at the Care Show is all about you, the people. Without a committed workforce, without solid leadership, and without those looking to improve quality of care, the sector would struggle. A new dedicated educational campaign has been created around the people in care. Covering leadership, motivation, self-belief, recruitment, retention, personal health, and mental health across the two days, the Care Show team want to let those in care know there are people and companies out there who can help improve your day-to-day life. With people at the heart of the show, the team have also decided to strengthen its partnership with The Care Workers’ Charity and will be offering “The Care Workers’ Charity are delighted that the Care Show is so supportive of the sector and giving back to the industry they serve. We have been a long-term supporter of the Care Show, the main event for care providers to attend and delighted that we have such a strong presence when carers need our help more than ever.” Karolina Gerlich, Chief Executive Officer, The Care Workers’ Charity New Feature Areas Getting back to mass gatherings can be overwhelming and this year the Care Show will feature a Quiet & relax room off the show floor allowing delegates to gather their thoughts and have a chance to look through the programme and floorplan in peace. More networking opportunities were requested and this October, the Care Show will launch the Beer and Bubbles Bar welcoming delegates to come and socialise with each other, share updates, or just enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly for attending the show Why are you thankful for working in the care sector? The Care Show will feature Gratitude Wall where everyone is encouraged to write what they are grateful for. Your team, your manager, being able to help others? All the answers will be shared after the show to show the impact each and every one is having on social care. Mike Corbett, Group Event Director said “The support we had at last year’s Care Show was phenomenal and we have decided to help and give back to the industry we are privileged to serve. We listened to all the feedback from last October and keen to make sure we actioned all the points made, so we can offer the best experience to everyone involved” Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact m.corbett@closerstillmedia.com for more details. Click here to register your complimentary pass to attend the Care Show or head over to our website.
Rosehill Furnishings
Rosehill Furnishings are proud to have a long-standing history within the furniture industry. It’s their unique history and knowledge of the market which sets them apart from the rest. They’re committed to quality, and their standards have continued to excel over the last 40 years. The expert team at Rosehill understand the market and can tailor your order to suit your exact requirements. With over four decades experience in the industry, you can feel at ease knowing that you’re in safe hands. They take pride in the quality products they supply which are built to last, while also being great value for money. Rosehill have experience working with healthcare organisations who require durable and comfortable seating for their patients and staff. Rosehill specialise in seating and tables for care home lounges, dining rooms, visitor and waiting rooms, wards, staff rooms and FF&E packages. Options include bariatric seats, anti-microbial vinyl and fabrics for hygiene and infection control, high back chairs with head support and armchairs. Product Highlights Their furniture is available in a variety of styles and is designed and manufactured to help you provide a safe and comfortable seating option for your staff, patients and visitors. Their range is high quality and built to offer great comfort, and durability for furniture that lasts. Browse their wide range of furniture for your care home, clinic, ward or waiting room online at www.rosehill.co.uk, or call 0161 485 1717 to request a brochure or discuss your requirements with their helpful sales team Customer Feedback “Excellent customer service from start to finish, delivery on time as chosen, good delivery company and good packaging. Very pleased with the chairs ordered and the condition they arrived in.” “The service from everyone at Rosehill has been excellent. From our initial enquiry, through the process of choosing the best chairs for our use, helping to meet our particular requirements, and the delivery on schedule that went exactly to plan.” “We ordered folding tables and stacking chairs for a seminar room. The Rosehill staff went out of their way to give good advice and make sure all was delivered in time for a planned event even at very short notice.” “Excellent experience ordering from Rosehill. The staff took the time to understand our requirements and come up with an affordable solution.” “The chairs are being admired greatly and we look forward to using them for many years to come.” Address: Rosehill Furnishings, Oak Green House, Stanley Green Business Park, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 6QLContact: 0161 485 1717, sales@rosehill.co.uk or visit www.rosehill.co.uk
