April 11th is Parkinson’s Awareness Day, a time to shine a light on the experiences of those living with Parkinson’s disease and to acknowledge the incredible work of family carers and professional care teams who support them every day. At Visiting Angels UK, we understand the challenges that come with caring for a loved one [...]
As our loved ones age, their needs evolve, often requiring thoughtful consideration and additional support from caregivers to maintain their well-being. Recognising these signs allows families to make informed decisions about introducing caregiver support and providing essential support tailored to their loved one's specific needs. By addressing these evolving needs promptly, families in Essex [...]
Research conducted by the universities of York, Sheffield and Manchester has highlighted that a mistake is made 237million times a year in the administration or prescription of medication. The mistakes made in both the health and social care sector for the most part didn’t cause harm but in 28% of the mistakes moderate or severe [...]
