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Wellbeing
The Coronavirus Pandemic and Safeguarding Mental Health
Sheena CunningtonOn Saturday, May 8th, the annual ‘Darkness into Light’ event took place at dawn, despite the wintry weather conditions across the country. The first ‘Darkness into Light’ event took place in 2009, with approximately 400 people taking part. Participants did not gather this year, due to social restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, they […]
World Mental Health Day – Wellbeing Top Tips
Dr Lucy LovedayIt is World Mental Health Day tomorrow (10 Oct). Now more than ever, it is crucial to look after our mental health when the world is experiencing the unprecedented impact of Covid19. Dr Lucy Loveday, a GP & experienced medical educationalist, has shared with us some suggestions to stay positive during a global pandemic. A Wellbeing […]
Looking After Yourself Too!
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)Download our Compassion Fatigue Factsheet here, it includes the most common signs and symptoms of Compassion Fatigue and what you can do to look after your mental health. Download Now We know that General Practice is always a busy place which has become increasingly demanding during the pandemic. Compassion fatigue is a term that has […]
Compassion Fatigue in Care Staff
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)Compassion fatigue is a term that has been around a long time, but has been frequently referred to and cited during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s defined as emotional, physical, and spiritual distress in those who provide care to another and is associated with ‘caring roles’ where staff experience significant emotional or physical pain and suffering […]
Time To Talk! Mental Health tips for Care Workers
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)A small conversation about mental health has the power to make a big difference. 4th February is Time to Talk Day, a day that we’re encouraged to talk about mental health. With everyone going through immense challenges during a global pandemic, open conversations about mental health are more important than ever. We’ve put together some […]
Download your FREE Employee Welfare Checklist for Primary Care HERE! (Last update: 04.08.20)
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)The FREE Employee Welfare Checklist is now available for download here: Download Now Looking after your employee’s mental health and supporting their wellbeing is as important as providing a safe place for them to work. Frequent conversations and engagements with employees are crucial in maintaining a positive mental wellbeing. QCS has created an Employee Welfare […]
Helping Families Re-connect with Loved Ones with Dementia Post Lockdown
Katie Farrar Occupational TherapistThank goodness we are gradually coming out of lockdown and we can start to welcome back our residents’ friends and families. They are, after all, an important part of the team and their absence is likely to have had a detrimental effect on their loved ones. Being isolated from families and having routines disrupted has […]
The Power of Pets during COVID-19 (Last update: 27.07.20)
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)So, I became a first-time fosterer for a rescue dog from Romania this week and what a joy she is! In amongst the chaos of training that comes with orientating a puppy to every sight, sound, stimulant and introduction to my other dogs, there are the moments of pure calm, where stroking and petting really […]
Download your free Employee Welfare Checklist (Social Care) here!
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)Download your free Employee Welfare Checklist here Download Now In these very challenging times, looking after your employee’s mental health and supporting their wellbeing is as important as providing a safe place for them to work. Frequent conversations and engagements with employees during the coronavirus pandemic are crucial in maintaining a positive mental wellbeing. […]
Care Homes: Coping with Death and Grief during COVID-19
Katie Farrar Occupational TherapistThe death of a loved one is one of the most difficult emotional experiences we can have in life. Death is something we regularly deal with working in care homes, but COVID-19 has turned the whole process of dealing with death and grief upside down. Advance care plans and end of life wishes are essential […]
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