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Carrying on regardless

The way coronavirus has swept through the world has created an unprecedented situation which each country has had to adapt to. In the UK, the total numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases and fatalities due to the virus continue to rise and lockdown remains in place at the time of writing. While business has had to temporarily end for many, particularly in sectors including retail and leisure, however, the situation is vastly different for those working in care. Work must carry on to ensure patients are looked after as usual - particularly for neuro patients, whose needs are often particularly complex - with the additional challenge of protecting them, as well as fellow care professionals, from the deadly COVID-19.

By |2024-07-04T17:47:08+01:0023 April 2020|News|

Help us to be better and stronger

UK charity The Children’s Trust, which supports children with brain injuries and their families, says demand for its services is at the highest point in its 36-year history. At the same time, however, donations are declining rapidly as people become more cautious amidst economic uncertainty. And it is not alone, with similar challenges being felt elsewhere in the third sector that supports neuro-rehab.

By |2024-07-04T17:47:08+01:0022 April 2020|Insight, News|

If your resolve is flagging…

The poem ‘If’ was borne out of Victorian-era stoicism, something we could have perhaps done with while all about were panic buying and refusing to stop partying. But just in case anyone has missed Rudyard Kipling’s message and its relevance today, care home technology company Care Planner has given it a modern update; to help recharge your batteries for the tough weeks ahead: But just in case anyone has missed Rudyard Kipling’s message and its relevance today, care home technology company Care Planner has given it a modern update; to help recharge your batteries for the tough weeks ahead:

By |2024-07-04T17:47:10+01:005 April 2020|News|

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By |2024-07-04T17:47:12+01:0017 March 2020|Uncategorised|

Is this the answer to Britain’s stroke care problems?

One in six people will have a stroke in their lifetime, according to Public Health England, while two thirds of stroke survivors leave hospital with a disability. The road to recovering lost or damaged functions can be long and arduous; and is likely to involve a cast of healthcare professionals in a range of settings. Optimising outcomes against the many complexities of post-stroke rehab – plus resource pressures and the disparate nature of some services – is a major UK healthcare challenge.

By |2024-07-04T17:48:01+01:009 October 2019|Tech & industry|

“The whole process was shocking”

The progression of motor neurone disease can be cruelly fast. The last thing families affected by it need, then, are delays in getting the vital support they are entitled to. But in households across the UK, red tape and the stuttering mechanics of local councils are causing needless hold ups in essential home alterations. Ultimately, people with the disease are becoming trapped in unsuitable housing conditions, a new study has found.

By |2024-07-04T17:48:01+01:009 October 2019|Insight, News|

Behind the cloak of competence

Acquired brain injury (ABI) is one of the leading causes of disability within the UK and can have a significant impact on the daily lives of survivors and their families (Khan et al., 2003). Difficulties include physical, emotional, cognitive and behavioural changes, and with many experiencing little or no physical impairment, ABI is often referred to as a “silent epidemic”. Case management is dedicated to supporting and coordinating the rehabilitation and care of individuals with complex needs including ABI.

By |2024-07-04T17:48:01+01:007 October 2019|Insight, News, Research|

CarePlanner’s national home care revolution gathers pace

The platform, which enables home care providers to more efficiently manage and support their staff and oversee appointments, has gained its 1,000th customer. CarePlanner is a complete staff rostering and management system for domiciliary care providers, including those who support people with complex disabilities caused by brain and spinal injuries and neurological conditions. Users are able to realise significant efficiency savings on a wide range of tasks such as communicating with staff, monitoring mileage costs and booking appointments.

By |2024-07-04T17:48:02+01:007 October 2019|Tech & industry, News|

Music therapy supports residents recovering from a brain injury

The team paired up with a specialist music therapy company, Chroma, to offer this expressive art therapy. It is one of many collaborative techniques the team use to support and encourage people recovering from brain injuries to improve their quality of life and regain their independence. Two of the residents,Louise*and Joe*, have worked with music therapist, Rachel Swanick from Chroma once a week for 11 weeks.

By |2024-07-04T17:48:05+01:003 September 2019|News|

Small changes can make big difference in stroke risk

A study has found that long-term exposure to the combination of both lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and lower systolic blood pressure (SBP) is linked to a reduced lifetime risk of cardiovascular disease. The relationship is dose-dependent, meaning that any combination of lower LDL-C and lower SBP was associated with a corresponding reduction in lifetime risk. Even small declines in LDL-C and SBP can substantially diminish the likelihood of ever having a heart attack or stroke, the study shows.

By |2024-07-04T17:48:06+01:002 September 2019|News|
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