Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive illness that gradually affects the way a person communicates. It also hinders their ability to present rational ideas and to reason clearly. Communication is critical for everyone. As a caregiver, you need to be able to connect with your service user regardless of their condition. Read on to find…
Read moreMonth: September 2018
A Nurse’s Guide to Staying Physically and Mentally Healthy
It’s a nurse’s responsibility to show their patients the importance of a healthy lifestyle – yet some nurses are unable to take time for themselves, which can result in them even neglecting their own health. As a nurse, you must be able to care for yourself before you can care for others. With that in…
Read moreOur National Care Day
CRG Homecare is delighted to announce that we’re holding our very own National Care Day in September. Employees from CRG’s Shared Services, Executive Board, Regional Managers, Recruitment Business Partners and Quality Assurance will be experiencing a ‘day in the life of a Care Worker’! CRG Homecare’s National Care Day is taking place on Tuesday 25 September…
Read moreCRG Homecare Stoke launches hospital box initiative
CRG Homecare’s Stoke branch has launched a new initiative to help those who have recently been discharged from hospital. Care staff from the branch have donated items to put into hospital boxes and give to our service users once they return home from being in hospital. Inside the box is shampoo, deodorant, bottles of water,…
Read more“I have learnt so much in this job”- HCP, Anthony James
5 years ago, Anthony James swapped working as a paramedic on the busy streets of central London to working as a healthcare professional (HCP) in a custody suites across Lincolnshire. Since Anthony joined the world of custody, he has honed his skills and developed his medical knowledge. Anthony said: “I thought I knew all there…
Read moreFind the Ideal Healthcare Role for Your Personality
Your choice of career path will massively impact your professional and personal life, so it’s paramount that you give the decision some serious thought. Choosing a career in the health and social care sector is only the first step, the next is selecting a specialty – which is possibly one of the biggest decisions you’ll…
Read moreDefence Nursing: 3 Things You Need to Know Before Applying to Jobs
If it’s your passion to join defence nursing and care for serving personnel, it can be tempting to jump into sending out CVs and hitting ‘apply’ to a number of adverts. That’s why we’ve put together a list of things you need to be mindful of so you don’t miss out on a key part…
Read more“Working as a Custody HCP was a massive learning curve for me”- Maggie Hart, Custody HCP
After 11 years in Nursing, Maggie Hart decided it was time for a change and joined the world of custody. Having worked in chemotherapy, intensive care and complex community care, Maggie wanted a new challenge and started working as a Healthcare Professional (HCP) within custody suites in Lincolnshire in April 2018. Maggie explained: “Working in…
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