Health and Social Care
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Why work in health and social care?
Although almost everyone will at some point in their life rely upon a health and social care professional, few people know much about the vital work that they do. The sector is vast, with a 2016 study revealing[...]
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Raising awareness for Carers Week
What is Carers Week?
Carers Week is a campaign that happens every year and raises awareness about carers and the fantastic work they do. Many people look after their friends, parents, partners, or children and help them with everyday things. They may[...]
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What are a care assistant’s duties?
Care assistant duties can be:
Washing and dressing
Preparing food and feeding
Cleaning, making the bed and laundry
Shopping
Helping with communication
Checking temperature, weight and breathing
Supporting family members
Are care assistant duties the[...]
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Effective communication skills in health and social care
The way we communicate matters
Communication is a must in our day-to-day lives, whether it’s via email, face-to-face, over the phone or even through the non-verbal messages that we send. Regardless of which area of health and social care you decide[...]
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The 5 most useful personality traits for carers
Not everyone is suited to caring, but some people seem to be just made for the job of a carer
Many care companies, particularly those that look after people in their own homes, find themselves recruiting carers who come from many walks of life. Often[...]
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5 Ways To Improve Your Communication With The People You Care For
Communication is the key to relationships, and relating to people well is what the best carers do
None of us were born equal, though, so some people find it easier to communicate better than others. If you’re aware that sometimes you don’t[...]
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Reflective practice – is it really useful in adult social care?
Reflective practice is one of those things that tends to be plugged a lot in social care type courses, but when you’re out on the road every day, or working really long shifts into the night in a care home, do you really have to do it?
Reflective[...]
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Attitudes that can help care workers notice abuse
It is hard to understand why people abuse others, but it does happen, and especially to those who are inherently vulnerable.
Older and disabled people are at a particular disadvantage, because as adults, they’re extra-aware of how much they rely[...]
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How to deal with sensory loss in people you care for
Imagine a world where you couldn’t experience everything fully
Food is insipid at best; reading becomes more of an effort. Your family complain that they can’t hear themselves think when you watch the television, and you can’t really[...]
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Why Health and Social Care is a Rewarding Career
It’s a sad fact of life that within all communities there are vulnerable groups of people. Some need full-time care, while others need help as they can’t manage alone but are still capable of leading an independent life.
As a consequence, there[...]
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