Thinking about getting a car so you can get to your service users without the hassle of using public transport? There are so many advantages to having a car when you work in a fast-paced environment in a demanding sector such as homecare. Read on to find out why the ability to drive and having…
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Caring for Dementia Patients: The Fundamentals
Providing care for people with dementia can be immensely rewarding, but it can also be very challenging. There’s definitely plenty that care workers need to bear in mind when it comes to the impact of the disease and how it should be best handled. We’ve taken a closer look at some of the challenges that…
Read moreHomecare: Advice on Looking After People with Disabilities
Caring for disabled people is often a tough task, because their safety and dignity is in your hands. Despite this, it is also a deeply satisfying job. Watching a service user become happy, healthy, and confident as a result of your care is the ultimate reward. Here’s our advice on how to best care for…
Read moreAdvice for Providing Homecare for Young Families
Being a care worker is highly rewarding, gratifying and stimulating, but like many such roles, it can be challenging at times. Whether your client is struggling with caring for disabled children, or they are going through the difficulties of palliative care, read our advice below to ensure you are giving the best care possible. Little…
Read moreCRG Custody Nurse sets a world record
CRG Forensic Nurse Practitioner, Irene Robinson, has travelled around the world playing her bagpipes for charity. Irene, who works in Dorset Custody suites under our CRG Medical Services division, became the first person to play the bagpipes on all seven continents travelling 50,000 miles in 50 days fundraising and raising awareness for The Royal Navy…
Read more7 Time Management Tips for Busy Nurses
Becoming a nurse is a massively rewarding experience, but it does come with a hectic schedule and a considerable amount of stress from time to time. Unless you’re a seasoned nurse who has mastered time management to ensure each day is as productive as possible, the following tips may come in very handy for establishing…
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