Harlow’s Sumners Farm Close ranked in Top 10 home care listing for the East of England
The team at Sumners Farm Close in Harlow, which is an extra care sheltered housing scheme, is celebrating after being ranked within the Top 10 of UK home care providers in the East of England by independent review site homecare.co.uk. The ranking is based on feedback from homecare clients and their relatives, and highlights the most recommended providers from 700 listed in the eastern region. Sumners Farm Close is part of Manorcourt Homecare, a division of the Healthcare Homes Group. As an extra care sheltered housing scheme, managed by Manorcourt Homecare in joint contract with Essex County Council and Harlow Council, it provides 24-hour support to residents in self-contained, independent living accommodation. It enables individuals to access as much or as little help as required to enable them to live as independently as possible. Services offered also include a ‘pop in’ service, help with domestic tasks and shopping, night care and escorted visits. The review site currently rates the home as 9.9 out of 10 based on reviews submitted. One recent comment submitted by a relative states, “I can’t thank the carers and management enough for their excellent skills and always showing mum and dad the dignity they deserved, they all deserve excellent recognition for their efforts. Thank you.” Another says, “My mum was a resident at Manorcourt Sumners Farm Close for 6 years. Throughout this time she was treated with kindness and respect. The care she received was excellent and her time there was very happy. She felt secure and trusted all the carers.” The wider Healthcare Homes Group was also recently recognised by partner site www.carehome.co.uk, being ranked in the Top 20 of care home groups in the UK. Manager Lesley James said: “This recognition means a great deal to us as it is based on the real experiences of people using our services. These are honest, independent accounts of the quality of care we are providing and we are delighted that the overwhelming feedback is so positive. “We base our care on dignity and respect and every resident at Sumners Farm Close is supported to remain as independent as they wish, with a care package tailored to their needs. It’s so important that we get this right and we will continue working with our clients and their relatives to provide a home from home environment in which they can feel happy and secure.” Janice King, Operations Director of Manorcourt Homecare added; “The homecare.co.uk website has been likened to the ‘TripAdvisor’ for our industry and as such includes honest, independent accounts of the quality of care we are providing. We are therefore delighted with the positive feedback Sumners Farm Close has received. “I would personally like to extend our thanks to manager, Lesley James and her entire team for the work they do in delivering such a fantastic service. The ethos of the Healthcare Homes Group is centred around high quality, person-centred care and I am so pleased that our teams are providing services that are so well valued by residents and relatives alike.” Further information on Sumners Farm Close can be found at www.manorcourtcare.co.uk or by telephoning 01279 213995. More information on the Top 10 awards can be found at www.homecare.co.uk.
What to consider when buying fire equipment for your care home
From April to September 2016, UK fire and rescue services attended around 87,000 fires, which resulted in 88 fatalities and 1,570 casualties, according to recent government figures. With many vulnerable people living under one roof, fire safety should be an absolute priority for your care home to reduce the risk of your residents and staff adding to these unfortunate numbers. When it comes to securing the safety of your care home against the risk of fire, having the correct equipment ranks as one of the most important preparations you can make. If you are looking to buy new safety gear or upgrade soon, there are a few things that you need to consider before you invest. Read on to find out more. Your equipment must meet fire safety regulations There are a number of fire safety orders that must be complied with in the UK, depending on where you are based: The Fire Safety Order 2005 for England and Wales, Part 3 of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and The Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 for Scotland, and Part III of the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 for Northern Ireland. Handily, there are guides published by each region’s fire authorities or health care organisations that make recommendations for the requirements set out by each respective act, including what is necessary for equipment like extinguishers, alarms, and fire doors. The National Association of Healthcare Fire Officers (NAHFO) have a guide for residential care homes in England and Wales, the Scottish Care Inspectorate published their own guide, while Northern Ireland’s Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety has issued a guide to fire safety law. Buy from a reputable manufacturer Another primary concern when sourcing fire safety equipment should be that you are purchasing them from a manufacturer with a great reputation for testing their products to a high standard. There are also fire rating certifications for different products that you can also rely upon to give you independent verification of your equipment’s quality. For example, Warrington Certification’s CERTIFIRE scheme can be relied upon to test and rate the performance of passive fire protection like doors, glazing, and other structural features. If you buy from a firm, such as door manufacturer Bradbury Group, whose products carry this certification, you can be confident that they will perform to standard in an emergency. Likewise, there are also official British standards that have to be adhered to for a variety of firefighting equipment, known as BS 5306. This standard is made up of many separate categories which cover the manufacture and installation of everything from extinguishers to fire alarms. The Fire Industry Association (FIA) has a British standards database, so it’s always important to look for products that indicate they have been created to match their criteria. How the equipment will look in your care home Once you’ve decided which type of equipment you are going to buy, it’s time to think about how it will look in your care home. You need to find a sensible compromise between maintaining the homely aesthetic that you’ve worked hard to establish for residents and visitors, with the need to make equipment obvious and easily accessible in an emergency. While safety should be your paramount concern, there are steps you can take to reduce the visual impact of your equipment. For example, by installing a sprinkler system throughout your care home, you can reduce the number of portable fire-fighting devices required, minimising their presence throughout the property. You can also choose fire doors or escapes that are available in a colour that matches your décor, to avoid them looking out of place. Take these three points on board when the time comes to upgrade your fire safety equipment and you will be able to make smart purchases for your care home.
Drinking Water Systems In Care Homes – Removing Human Error
The task of hydrating residents in a care home has its own unique challenges. When it comes to the drinking water system, the emphasis has to be on hygiene – the consequences of ignoring this can be dire for vulnerable residents. World Health Organization, Water, Sanitation and Health Guidance states: “Water is a basic nutrient for the human body and is critical to human life. It supports the digestion of food, absorption, transportation and use of nutrients and the elimination of toxins and wastes from the body.” Dehydration poses serious health consequences, in particular with older people as it increases the risk of issues such as urinary tract infections, constipation, heat stress and pressure ulcers. For those with dementia, dehydration can also lead to more challenging behaviour. It is therefore in every care home’s best interest to ensure that residents have ready access to a consistent supply of tasty and hygienic drinking water. Water is often not considered as the potential cause of an illness or bug, and food is instead mistakenly blamed. However, bacteria in water is all too often the root cause. With normal drinking water dispensers, external influences can cause microbiological pollution. The outlet of most water dispensers is usually completely unprotected and exposed to the environment. Germs settle on the wet water tap, and without appropriate mechanisms this may lead to a proliferation of bacteria and recontamination. In an unfiltered tap, the water that accumulates at the tap nozzle will have bacteria in it and research has shown that after 120 minutes, this bacterium is liable to travel back up and into the water system. This could seriously have an impact on peoples’ health in care homes. Many care homes have replaced their original water coolers with filtered water systems, but haven’t necessarily considered the cleaning requirements of the new systems. In this complex environment where cleanliness is paramount, care homes would have to employ someone to clean all the tap nozzles every hour to prevent bacteria, which doesn’t seem cost effective when there might be as many as 100 units, and when there are alternatives available. Care homes could better manage their drinking water service by reducing the amount of systems in place, and replacing them with fewer, but more effective, self-cleaning machines. There are filtered water systems available which constantly self-clean the nozzle to kill off bacteria, and have a filter which further prevents this bacterium travelling. Another important aspect of a drinking water system in a care home is the ease of use and accessibility of the water. Drinking water should be readily available for everyone to have immediate access to, and dispense water as they wish – for busy carers, residents and visitors. By investing in a system that is mains-fed and filters and purifies at source, care homes can also significantly reduce its carbon footprint, in comparison to buying in pre-bottled water. This kind of system will also reduce time spent on ordering bottled water as well as the space required to store it. The recommendation is therefore for care homes to invest in a self-cleaning system with several units placed around the site – but not necessarily as many as there are currently. It would be better to be over cleaned and under located, rather than the other way around, and give everyone the peace of mind that the water available for residents, staff and visitors is constantly bacteria free. Sanitising Regime For systems that do not self-clean, the nozzle and surrounding areas should be wiped down with anti-septic wipes or sanitising spray as often as possible, e.g. every hour. A closed off or protected nozzle makes it less likely germs will enter the drinking water system. If there is a drip tray – check, empty and clean it twice a day. Clean with sanitising spray or sanitising wipes and if there is a scale build-up on the drip tray lid, remove and clean with a mild descaler. The facilities manager, manufacturer or supplier should carry out a monthly inspection of the system, monitoring to see if flow-rates and temperature levels are correct. If the system allows sparkling water, CO2 levels should also be checked. With good quality filters, it is recommended that the system is sanitised at least once every six months. Isolate the system, use a suitable sanitising solution fluid and clean the equipment thoroughly. Where necessary, filters should be replaced to ensure that the system continues to produce high quality, purified water for the next six months. Care home managers should consider using a filtered water system which constantly self-cleans the nozzle, killing off the bacteria, and has a filter which further prevents this bacteria travelling, such as Vivreau’s Sodamaster high performance drinking water dispenser. This brand-new updated device boasts three stages of filtration which eliminate potential bacteria from the mains water before it reaches the tap. The unique patented Thermal Germ Barrier also thermally disinfects the tap by heating it to over 100 degrees Celsius at 90 minute intervals. Instead of having to constantly clean every water filter tap in the care home or use harsh chemicals, the Vivreau Sodamaster self-cleans to kill off bacteria. Carers will be able to rest easy in the knowledge that residents have access to a consistent supply of hygienic and tasty water. Water is a subject matter which is increasingly being treated with high importance by hospitals and other critical care areas. Hospitals and trusts are setting up water safety boards because they see it as a major problem. Let’s ensure care homes tackle the issue with similar vigour – resulting in hydrated and happy residents, visitors and staff. By Andrew Fisher, Sales Director, BRITA Vivreau
Lift the lid on an innovative approach to care home catering with NutriPot
Half the recommended daily nutrition in a single pot – and they taste delicious NutriPot, from Nutripot Nutrition, is set to fill a gap in care home catering by providing delicious instant pot meals, fortified with half of all the body’s 28 daily vitamin and mineral needs. With a lack of healthy, quick and convenient food choices for the elderly, NutriPot provides the perfect balance of flavour and functionality as the first instant pot range in the category to provide a fortified meal with added vitamins and minerals, all for the price of a sandwich. NutriPot contains the essential vitamins and minerals to help keep bones and teeth strong; skin, hair and nails healthy; aid cognitive function; and reduce tiredness and fatigue. It’s the perfect choice for care home catering, ensuring the body has the right level of vitamins and minerals, critical to a healthy immune system and supporting the body inside and out. The scope is vast, says Brand Manager Stacy Cronly-Dillon, where there is a need for healthy fast food for the elderly: “NutriPot is particularly valuable as a convenient catering option in care homes, providing assured nutrients for elderly residents, visitors and staff. The innovative meal solution simple requires hot water to provide a delicious and nutritious meal.” Available in five delicious variants, selected for their popularity with consumers; Aromatic Thai Noodles, Chicken & Mushroom Noodles, Moroccan Couscous, Quattro Formaggi Pasta, and Pasta Bolognese, the large bowl like pots just need hot water to create a scrumptious, instant meal, making them the perfect minimum-effort option for the elderly. High in protein for a fuller feeling, low in saturated fats and containing no added sugar, artificial colours or preservatives; NutriPot has no genetically modified soya, or MSG, and is veggie friendly too, making it the perfect option for catering to the increasing numbers of older vegetarians. The NutriPot range has a RRP of £2.49 and is available from through selected retailers and www.nutripot.com
Tips on caring for people with Dementia
Chelsea Court Place, the UK’s first premium memory care residence with 24-hour nursing and memory day club, has observed some very positive and encouraging results with members and residents through the innovative care techniques employed. The industry-leading team of Dementia trained carers and nurses at Chelsea Court Place understand that each case of dementia is different, as is the person and therefore the approach to caring for each individual cannot be one-size- fits-all. The care team at Chelsea Court Place comprises highly experienced and compassionate dementia- trained sta , handpicked by the industry-leading senior management team for their ability and excellence in their field. To follow, the experts at Chelsea Court Place share their tops tips to help people care for their loved ones: 1 Dr Christine Valentine-Bunce, General Manager on speaking and engaging Be engaging and speak at the same level as the person with dementia; if they are sitting, kneel down to them so you can make eye contact. Use short, non-complex sentences that are easy for the individual to process and understand. To improve their self-worth, it’s always good to include them in daily activities such as meal preparation, decision making and light chores such as folding washing or setting the table. 2 Mwaya Siwale, Head of Memory Care on tailoring care Always observe the person living with dementia so you can understand the reasoning for their behaviour as well as their care requirements. By keeping a record of their changing symptoms you will have valuable information to discuss with your healthcare team. Also, ensure that activities and hobbies the individual enjoyed in their past are included within their daily routine, but also introduce new activities to further stimulate the individual. 3 Matt Dodge- Executive Chef on serving food Losing the ability to distinguish colour is a symptom of dementia and it deteriorates as the disease progresses. To help the individual recognise food, it’s best to serve food from bright coloured plates such as blue and red. Red is a particularly good colour as it also stimulates appetite. There are many adaptive dinnerware options that are designed to help people with dementia, such as cutlery, mugs and crockery. Be considerate when purchasing these products; many items are similar to children’s products, which can a ect con dence and dignity. If purchasing adaptive products, ensure they are good replicas. 4 Alex Morte- Head Chef on improving appetite As dementia progresses, individuals often experience problems with eating and drinking and also may have a loss of appetite. To improve this, make the meal a social occasion, prepare appealing looking (and smelling) food, serve smaller portions so they remain hot and don’t look too overwhelming for the individual, don’t force them to eat – they can always come back to it later. In addition to water, o er other drinks including juice, squash and hot drinks to maintain good hydration levels. 5 Dr Christine Valentine-Bunce on planning for care Don’t act in a crisis. Moving a loved one into a care home is a very emotional and often stressful event for all parties involved. There never seems to be the right time, however making the move in a time of crisis, such as poor health, a medical emergency or sudden disease deterioration is most commonly the worst time. It’s good to plan in advance as much as possible, visit care homes and assess your options to ensure the transition, if and when it comes, is as smooth as possible. 6 Mwaya Siwale on exercise Exercise plays an integral part of health and wellbeing, helping to strengthen the muscles and joints and improve confidence. Daily gentle exercise, whether it’s a short walk, stretching or chair yoga can improve cardio fitness as well as psychical strength. Equally it’s important to continue to exercise the brain and engage the individuals in meaningful conversation. Reading the papers with them and debating current a airs and playing board games and quizzes are a fun way to challenge the brain. 7 Marissa Lawingco Head of Wellness Services on promoting sleep Rest is really important for people with dementia as they tend to tire more easily. To help ensure they get adequate sleep, you should: • Monitor the level of caffeine and alcohol the individual has within the day as these can both a ect sleep • Don’t pack too many activities into the one day, it can be tiring as well as over-stimulating so try to minimise to one or two activities • Build adequate rest and sleep times into the daily schedule. 8 Christine Valentine-Bunce on supporting independence People with dementia may not like asking questions, the disease is as frustrating for them as it can beto those caring for them and they can often feel embarrassed about not knowing answers to seemingly simple questions. To help elongate independence, it’s a good idea to create signs around their home. Pictures of the toilet, bathroom, kitchen, bedroom can be helpful and will save embarrassment for the individual who doesn’t like to ask. Also, instructions for making tea and co ee or preparing a meal can be beneficial. 9 Mwaya Siwale on helping with colour and vision Vision problems such as the ability to see contrast and depth as well as colour perception are prevalent in people with dementia, especially asthe illness advances. These obstacles are managed using brighter colours to support with distinguishing different objects, and for way finding, for example, red especially, has proven to support with distinguishing colours and increasing the colour contrast withina room. Also, ensure there is adequate lighting within the rooms and between rooms (e.g. hallways and corridors) as the change in light can be really disconcerting especially when going from very bright to very dull. 10 Mwaya Siwale on Reminiscence Instigating memories through music, food and conversation is a great way to stimulate conversation and promote happiness. It can increase confidence for the individual with Dementia and give them a sense of worth as they become the leader in conversation, rather than
Technology company shines spotlight on MAR sheet worries
Technology company Electronic Mar (emar) is hosting a webinar which aims to help care providers to support and empower their staff in administering and reporting on MAR sheets. The online session will address the key challenges surrounding MAR sheets and will highlight how some of the best care providers in the UK are leading the way in developing best practice around managing the MAR sheet process. The webinar – ‘How to take the worry out of MAR sheets’ – will also recap on what CQC are looking for during an inspection of MARs; and provide a benchmark on the average times taken to complete MAR sheets. Electronic Mar Managing Director Chris Gledhill will host the webinar. He said: “During the session we will cover the current rules and emerging best practice surrounding MAR sheets. We want to highlight how outstanding service providers are using technology to manage MAR sheets and to provide some insight in to how to improve accuracy and operational efficiency. We’ll provide some real life examples of how Electronic Mar protects care providers by ensuring accurate and compliant records are maintained. “Ultimately we want to support care providers by providing the tools to empower staff and free them up to focus on what they do best – delivering outstanding care to the people who need it most. “We created the Electronic Mar platform following extensive research in to the challenges faced by professionals managing care homes and providing other forms of care. Our research and conversations showed that the traditional paper-based method of completing Medical Administration Sheets were time consuming to complete, store and report against; and that even experienced staff frequently worried about the potential for error in completing the sheets due to their manual nature and lengthy format. Our product takes the worry out of MAR sheets for staff whilst also delivering operational efficiencies for care managers.” Please visit www.electronicmar.co.uk for details of how to join the webinar or contact Chris on – chris.gledhill@electronicmar.co.uk – for further information. The webinars are being held on Thursday 18 May at 11am and Tuesday 23 May at 2.30pm. The technology, produced by software providers Electronic Mar (emar), saves time, reduces error rates, empowers staff, ensures that medicines are re-ordered at the right time, provides alerts for missed doses, provides a fully CQC-compliant methodology for reporting and auditing, and completely removes the need to fill in, sign and store cumbersome paper records. In developing the product Electronic Mar identified that in the care sector in the UK 1.2 million paper MAR sheets are filled in every day. 15 million hours are spent auditing this paperwork each year and 4.8 million recording errors occur. Each error is estimated to cost the care provider between £170 and £550 – and of course at worst a patient may suffer serious health implications or die.
Charitable family create sensory garden in memory of grandmother Dot
A CHARITABLE Middlesbrough family has raised over £1,500 to fund a care home sensory garden in memory of grandmother Dot. The garden at Ingleby Care Home has been dedicated to Dot Robinson, who lived there while fighting Parkinson’s disease, before passing away in 2016. The Boddy family, from Thornton Village, ran a number of charity events to raise funds for box planters, a new patio, solar powered bird feeder and a bench bearing Dot’s name. Money was raised through the sale of raffle tickets, donations from local businesses and online pledges. Dot’s grandson Paul Boddy and his partner Leanne Briggs originally came up with the idea of creating the sensory garden for the home, in Ingleby Barwick. Leanne said: “We wanted to create the garden as a thank you to all the staff and residents for their support and care. “A multi-sensory garden is designed specifically to be accessible and enjoyable to residents and their families with physical and mental health issues, including the elderly population. “Our sensory garden includes features that encourage senses, such as scented and edible plants, different textured grounds, and raised flower beds for accessible gardening.” Dot’s family, including daughter Janet Boddy and her husband Dennis, attended a celebratory event at the care home to mark the official opening of the new garden. Carol Singleton, home manager at Ingleby Care Home, said: “It was lovely to see Dot’s family again and we are so grateful to them for creating this amazing garden for our residents and their families to enjoy. “The garden is a tribute to Dot, who was a much-loved resident at Ingleby Care Home. We look forward to making the most of it with summer just around the corner.”
New apprentice at Yeovil nursing home
Specialist dementia-care providers Camelot Care have taken on another new apprentice at Acacia Nursing Home on Hendford Hill in Yeovil. Hannah Long, 18, has joined the team as an administration apprentice, working alongside the home’s professional administrator, Shirley Turner. Shirley said: “Hannah is proving to be a real asset to the team at Acacia Nursing Home. She’s enthusiastic and she’s thorough, with exactly the right kind of approach for the work we do and she gets on really well with our residents, who love her.” Hannah, who lives locally and is a former pupil of The Gryphon School in Yeovil, said of her new position: “I’m really enjoying what I do and I’m learning something new every day. “My tutor from Yeovil College helped me choose which units to study – units that would reflect my interests and tie in with the work I do here – and it’s great to be working towards a recognised qualification that should give me access to an interesting career.” Hannah is being supported to take responsibility for Acacia Nursing Home’s training matrix, which involves keeping track of all staff training and making sure everyone is up-to-date with both mandatory and required training for their particular role. Her other day-to-day responsibilities include handling mail and telephone calls, payroll duties and assisting with administration connected to staff recruitment. The apprenticeship will last for up to 18 months, during which time she will attend college for six whole-day business master-classes, as well as completing online assessments. Outside work Hannah loves travel and musical theatre: she is a keen member of Yeovil Amateur Operatic Society. Clare Woodhead, operations manager for Camelot Care, said: “We have employed and trained apprentices for over ten years, focusing on equipping people for careers as care workers, but we are now spreading our wings and offering other apprenticeship routes. “Hannah is our first administration apprenticeship, but before she arrived at Acacia the team there was joined by Matthew Wright who is an apprentice activities co-ordinator.” “Camelot Care believes in being at the forefront when it comes to developing professionals to work in the care sector, especially since more will be needed with each year that passes to support the ever-increasing number of people living with dementia.” “I think apprenticeships are a great way to give young people both the training and the qualifications to take them forwards in life, and who better than an established expert in the field like Camelot Care to help bring on the next generation?” For further information visit www.camelotcare.co.uk
Sweettree celebrates 15 years of award-winning exceptional home care
Award-winning home care services agency SweetTree is celebrating its 15th anniversary this month. The company, launched in March 2002 by Founder Barry Sweetbaum and Operations Director Nicki Bones, marked 15 years of providing exceptional care to the elderly and individuals requiring support at home on 29th March 2017. They celebrated with a party for all of the team and carers at the Priory Tavern in Belsize Road, London. Barry Sweetbaum launched the company with Nicki after seeing the difference a compassionate and highly experienced carer made to his late mother’s final months. “My mother’s carer understood care brilliantly, as well as my mother’s needs,” he says. “She was an excellent carer with a real passion for what she did. When we launched SweetTree, I envisaged a business that would improve people’s lives. We set out to be the best from day one and as a North London-based business we very quickly got a reputation for delivering amazing care.” The company, which has been based in Swiss Cottage, North West London, since the beginning, has worked hard to build relationships with the local community, offering its staff extensive training to ensure they have the knowledge and understanding required to manage a variety of care needs and different cultural backgrounds. “We built a service that was responsible and flexible, designing services around individual needs as opposed to a typical model of care,” adds Barry. SweetTree provides a flexible range of care options for a variety of clients, including older individuals requiring help with personal care to those living with brain injuries, disabilities, dementia and end-of-life care. It has a range of clients, with the company’s youngest client aged just 18 years of age and the oldest aged 104. The company’s longest-standing client has been receiving care for over 11 years – a testament to high standards the company achieves. Staff are well supported in their career development, as the SweetTree provides extensive training for carers looking after specific needs. It is the only home care service agency with a trained Admiral Nurse on hand to provide training and support to dementia carers. The company continues to pride itself on exceptional quality of its staff. “From day one the aim has always been about identifying and hiring people with a real passion to care for others and then supporting them in their growth and development to be the best carers they could be,” says Barry. SweetTree’s high standards have been noted by the local community and the care industry as well as the UK media. In 2014, SweetTree became the first home care provider in the UK to achieve a highly-regarded AIMS Awards Quality Mark for its in-house training programmes, which is awarded to organisations with a proven track record in delivering highest standards of training. In 2016 it was named 35th Best Company To Work For in the Sunday Times’ Best Companies League table, beating stiff competition from over 1000 businesses. That same year, it was highlighted as an example of best practice and praised for its implementation of the Care Certificate to provide support and training for new carers working within a health or social care setting. SweetTree currently employs almost 600 staff and is an Investors in People Gold Standard organisation. The company’s Care Training Academy offers personalised in-house training to ensure its team members achieve its own high standards as they grow their skills and careers. Employees are offered free ongoing training, including a 12-week care Certificate, specialist short courses covering learning disabilities, end-of-life care and AIMS Awards for diabetes and dementia, as well as Diplomas and further study. All its staff are encouraged to grow and develop their skills alongside an experienced team of experts. A number of key team members have been with the organisation for many years and have been noted for their loyalty. This will be celebrated at an Anniversary Party at the end of the month. As SweetTree celebrates it remains committed to striving towards providing the best possible care. For more information on SweetTree Home Care Services, or for an interview with Founder Barry Sweetbaum, please contact Healthy Content. SweetTree also has a range of carers on hand to provide expert advice on any aspect of home care, as well as tips for coping with dementia, brain injury and autism. About SweetTree SweetTree Home Care Services is an award-winning business providing the highest quality care and support for individuals in the home. With a compassionate, highly trained team of experienced carers, SweetTree delivers outstanding domiciliary care spanning a wide range of needs from basic through to more complex requirements. Areas of expertise include dementia care, learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries, neurological conditions and end-of-life support. The company has been twice recognised in the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work for in the UK and an Investor’s In People Gold Award Winner. For more information, visit http://www.sweettree.co.uk
