Health & Safety

This year is not a typical year. On average, flu kills over 11,000 people each year and hospitalises many more. The potential impact of flu and COVID-19 circulating at the…

What causes Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis, which literally means porous bone, is a disease in which the density and quality of bone are reduced. As bones become more porous and fragile, the…

Download our poster here, it tells you what you can do to reduce your risk of falls Download Now Did you know… 1 in 3 people over 65 are likely…

  Introduction Health and social care is a complex industry in which there are many priorities, one of which is having enough staff on duty to cover shifts both day…

Introduction Now that the festive season is over and the pressure of the last few weeks to get all the extra food in, find space to store it and make…

Introduction In the social care sector, the most common use of ionising radiation is within hospitals and dentistry in the form of x-rays. Commonly used to check the condition of…

Introduction This year we have discussed a number of safety-related issues which, as owners, managers, and staff within the health and social care sector you need to be aware of.…

Introduction Outings are part of resident activities, giving them supervised access to the world outside their home! Some care homes and supported living homes will have access to a mini-bus…