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Nine lifestyle factors that could influence your risk of dementia
The diseases that cause dementia are complex, and so are their risk factors. But new research this week has highlighted nine factors throughout life that together could account for a third of dementia cases. Controlling these risk factors could help us look after our brain health later in life.
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Newcastle CQC inspection achieves a Good
Our Newcastle branch have recently had their CQC inspection and we are pleased to report they achieved a Good in all areas .
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) are an independent body who have been set up to make sure health and social care services, such as Routes Healthcare, provide people with safe, effective, compassionate, high-quality care. They do this by monitoring, inspecting and regulating services to make sure they meet fundamental standards of quality and safety. They then publish their findings, including performance ratings to help people choose care.
The inspection took place on 12,16 and 23rd June 2017 with Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led being the areas inspected. All areas of office and client administration was reviewed and feedback received from clients and staff.
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Are you looking for a passionate, fun, supportive team to join?
If so, we would love to hear from you.  As one of the foremost providers of specialist care in the North, we are recruiting a branch RGN in Blackpool & Bradford and a Care Coordinator to join our community teams.
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Well done to Danielle! She has just received £50 for referring Teslyn to Routes Healthcare. Why not get involved in our 50:50 Recruitment Incentive and earn £50 for referring a friend.
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Jack gets back on his feet!
A man who was left bedbound after being diagnosed with a tumour in his lung has praised physiotherapists and care workers for getting him back on his feet.
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Are you looking for a passionate, fun, supportive team to join?
If so, we would love to hear from you. As one of the foremost providers of specialist care in the North, we are recruiting a branch RGN to join our community team.
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Come along and join our recruitment team from Preston & Blackpool at Lancashire  Jobcentre on Thursday 7 September 2017.
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)
Make safeguaarding everyone's business this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day!
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Come along today and say hello to our team’s from Bradford & Kirkless at Bradford University’s Careers Fair.
Routes Healthcare Yorkshire are inviting you to visit them at the jobs fair at Bradford University.
The event will be held at Bradford University, Long Side Lane from 12.30-15.30pm on Thursday 25th May 2017. Please come along and visit our exhibit for information on Health and Social Care jobs in Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees and Leeds. Branch Manager Sarah Bailey hosts the event alongside specialist recruiters Ella-Mae Jackson and Laura Ainley Pearson.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2017
Good mental health is more than the absence of a mental health problem. This Mental Health Awareness Week, The Mental Health Foundation are going to look at mental health from a new angle. Rather than ask why so many people are living with mental health problems, they will be seeking to uncover why too few of us are thriving with good mental health.
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Bradford CQC inspection achieves a Good
Our Bradford branch have recently had their CQC inspection and we are pleased to report they achieved a Good in all areas .
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) are an independent body who have been set up to make sure health and social care services, such as Routes Healthcare, provide people with safe, effective, compassionate, high-quality care. They do this by monitoring, inspecting and regulating services to make sure they meet fundamental standards of quality and safety. They then publish their findings, including performance ratings to help people choose care.
The inspection took place in April over two days with Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led being the areas inspected. All areas of office and client administration was reviewed and feedback received from clients and staff.
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Kirklees Branch become members of Kirklees Dementia Action Alliance
Kirklees Branch are now members of the Kirklees Dementia Action Alliance.
This month is Stress Awareness Month.  Whether you have cancer or you are supporting a loved one, Macmillan know that sometimes the mental challenges are more difficult to cope with than the physical ones.
Routes Healthcare have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Care Coordinator to join our Tameside branch.
Due to the growth of the branch Routes Healthcare Rochdale are delighted to announce they have moved to their new offices located at the Globe Business Centre in Rochdale.
CQC Launch Care for Older People Campaign
Research has shown that older people are less likely to complain about services and less aware of the different ways they can share their views.
6th March 2017 marked the launch of CQC's  'Worked up? Speak up' campaign about care for older people.
March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Symptoms of ovarian cancer can be very similar to symptoms of other common conditions, so it is important to visit your GP for a check if you begin to experience them regularly. You can find information on the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, as well as other advice on treatment and support, on  - We Are Macmillian Cancer Support - Ovarian Cancer
Low-carb diets should be reinstated as pillars of diabetes control, suggests new study
A new literature review suggests that current dietary guidelines on how to handle diabetes are not optimal and should be revised.
In a recent editorial, published in the online journal Diet, Nutrition and Mental Health and Wellbeing, two members of the not for profit organisation Nutrition Society have assessed the strength of evidence in favour of low-carb diets for diabetes management.
Tackling Obesity in Early Years
In August 2016, the Government in England published Childhood Obesity: A Plan for Action. What does the plan cover and what can early years providers do to ensure that they provide a healthy diet for their children?
New social care funding plans announced
The government has announced a package of reforms it says will generate nearly £900m extra for adult social care services over the next two years.
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Cancer deaths will drop by 400,000 in next 20 years
Four hundred thousand fewer people will die from cancer over the next 20 years thanks to advances in research, according to figures* released by Cancer Research UK.
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CQC release report monitoring the Mental Health Act
CQC (Care Quality Commission) have released their annual report on the use of the Mental Health Act (MHA). It looks at how providers are caring for patients, and whether patient’s rights are being protected.
Dealing with Diabetes and Alcohol
It’s nearing Christmas party time.
Routes Healthcare Rochdale would like to wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all their field workers.
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Pregnant women and new mums in mental health funding boost
Twenty areas across England are to receive funding to provide more support for pregnant women and new mothers with severe mental health problems.
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Charity calls for NHS staff to have mandatory policies to identify carers
It should be compulsory for NHS staff to identify and support carers, Carers UK has said in a new report highlighting the risks to carers who do not self-identify as such.
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Meet Julie, our Business Development Manager
Julie Cunningham is the Routes Healthcare Business Development Manager and has been with us for a couple of months.
Posted by: Sharon Tither on November 23rd, 2016 @ 8:49 PM
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NHS £8bn budget plan 'not enough', say hospital bosses
Patients in England will see rising waiting times, rationing and cuts in the number of staff unless the NHS gets more money, health bosses say.
Posted by: Sharon Tither on November 20th, 2016 @ 7:50 PM
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Dementia now leading cause of death
Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, has overtaken heart disease as the leading cause of death in England and Wales, latest figures reveal.
Posted by: Sharon Tither on November 14th, 2016 @ 8:05 PM
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Councils risk 'legal action over care cuts'
Council cuts to care in England are so severe there is a real risk families may take legal action, experts say.
Posted by: Sharon Tither on November 10th, 2016 @ 8:18 PM
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Eat hot meals to beat winter cold - NHS
Eating hot meals and keeping active are effective ways for the over-65s and those with health issues to cope with winter, say public health bodies.
Posted by: Sharon Tither on November 8th, 2016 @ 8:03 PM
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Listening to people with dementia and their carers
A new listening programme to find out more about the experiences of people with dementia and their carers starts in England.
Posted by: Sharon Tither on November 2nd, 2016 @ 7:20 PM
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Help with planning tasks and activities after a brain injury
Headway, the UK-wide charity that works to improve life after brain injury, has released a selection of tips to help with planning after a brain injury.
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Doctors' leaders call for prescription drug helpline
Doctors' leaders are calling for the urgent introduction of a UK-wide 24-hour helpline for prescription drug dependence.
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Paralysed man feels through robotic fingers in world-first breakthrough
A 28-year-old man left paralysed after a car accident has been able to feel as though he was touching something with his fingers after a robotic arm was connected directly to his brain in a world-first breakthrough.
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CQC warns of cuts to social care in England
A&E units are struggling to cope because social care services that help elderly people have been cut so much that they are reaching a “tipping point”, England’s care regulator is to warn.
Posted by: Sharon Tither on October 19th, 2016 @ 9:15 PM
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Mental health budgets 'still being cut despite pledge'
Despite government assurances they would be funded on a par with physical healthcare, mental health trusts in England are still having their budgets cut, figures suggest.
Posted by: Sharon Tither on October 14th, 2016 @ 7:36 PM
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World Mental Health Day
Monday 10th October is World Mental Health Day - a day were all Mental Health charities come together to educate and raise awareness of mental illness and its major effects on people’s lives worldwide.
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Report finds care for elderly 'increasingly rationed' in England
The King’s Fund and Nuffield Trust have published a report on the sustainability of adult social care. It looks at the impact of budget reductions on social care for older people.
Posted by: Sharon Tither on October 6th, 2016 @ 6:25 PM
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Mental Health campaign receives additional funding
A campaign that aims to tackle the stigma around mental health has been given £20m in funding from the Department of Health, Comic Relief and the Big Lottery Fund.
Posted by: Sharon Tither on October 5th, 2016 @ 10:00 AM
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CLIC Sargent launches campaign to help reduce the cost of cancer for families
To coincide with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, CLIC Sargent are launching a campaign to help reduce the financial implication cancer can have on families.
Posted by: Sharon Tither on September 26th, 2016 @ 10:21 AM
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New Alzheimer’s trial results announced
Alzheimer’s Research have recently announced that results from an early-phase clinical trial, may be able to slow decline in memory and thinking skills in people with mild Alzheimer’s disease.
Posted by: Sharon Tither on September 5th, 2016 @ 09:23 AM
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New test could lead to earlier diagnosis of Parkinson's
A test of how sticky a protein molecule is could help diagnose the early stages of Parkinson's disease, a study from the University of Edinburgh suggests. Scientists said early work on a small number of samples proved very accurate. Sticky clumps of the molecule are found in the brain cells of people with Parkinson's - and in those of some dementia sufferers.
Posted by: Sharon Tither on August 30th, 2016 @ 09:27 AM
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Hundreds of volunteers to help spot early Alzheimer's
British researchers are hoping to shed new light on the very early stages of Alzheimer's disease, with the help of hundreds of volunteers.
Posted by: Sharon Tither on August 24th, 2016 @ 11:26 AM
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New Uniforms now available
In order to bring in standardisation across all of our branches and to ensure everyone wears the same uniform we are launching a new Routes Healthcare uniform for all of our Field Workers.
Posted by: Sharon Tither on August 16th, 2016 @ 09:34 AM
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Organ transplants: Hundreds helped by former cancer patients
Hundreds of people in the UK have received an organ transplant from someone with a history of cancer, despite many believing you cannot donate if you have had the disease.
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Drug 'may slow' Alzheimer's brain death
A drug appears to slow the brain's death and preserve mental function in patients with Alzheimer's disease, a study shows.
Posted by: Sharon Tither on August 8th, 2016 @ 11:55 AM
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Thousands of cancer patients surviving in UK decades after diagnosis
More than 170,000 people in the UK who were diagnosed with cancer up to 40 years ago are still alive, a report by Macmillan Cancer Support shows.
Posted by: Sharon Tither on August 1st, 2016 @ 09:40 AM
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Our Clinical Governance Nurse, Cath Townley, recently attended the Dementia 2020 conference to find out more about the governments national campaign to fight dementia.
Posted by: Sharon Tither on July 25th, 2016 @ 11:09 AM
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Helping our Nurses with Revalidation
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Care services facing cuts this year
Care services are facing cuts this year as rises in council tax have failed to plug the gaps in budgets in England, town hall chiefs are warning.
The government allowed councils to increase council tax by 2% this year to spend on care - and most have done so. But, according to a survey of all 151 social care directors, there is still a shortfall of nearly £1bn.
Posted by: Sharon Tither on July 13th, 2016 @ 10:13 AM
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Charity encourages families to talk about old age
Too many people avoid talking about getting old, particularly conversations about end-of-life care, suggests a survey by Independent Age, a charity for older people.
Posted by: Sharon Tither on July 11st, 2016 @ 09:26 AM
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NICE guidance on end of life care for children aims to end inconsistences in treatment
An estimated 40,000 children and young people are terminally ill in England. The quality of care they receive varies across the country. Draft guidance recently released from NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) outlines what the best palliative care for children looks like.
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Local councils to spend an extra £308m on adult social care services
This new revenue allows for increased flexibility as part of the historic local government finance settlement seeing spending increase by more than two per cent.
Posted by: Sharon Tither on July 4th, 2016 @ 10:33 AM
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Playing card games aids stroke recovery
Playing simple card games, such as snap, can help stroke patients with their recovery, say Canadian researchers. The scientists found it improved patients' motor skills. Playing Jenga, bingo or a games consol like Wii worked equally well.
Posted by: Sharon Tither on June 29th, 2016 @ 09:04 AM
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Rochdale CQC inspection achieves a Good with Outstanding rating
Our Rochdale branch have recently had their CQC inspection and we are pleased to report they achieved a Good with an Outstanding rating.
Posted by: Sharon Tither on May 9th, 2016 @ 09:49 AM
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Helping wishes come true…
One of our amazing healthcare assistants has made a really big difference to a client’s life this week, helping him to play computer games even with very little movement in his hands.
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Dementia in the Family: The impact on carers
A recent report shines a spotlight on the daily challenges of caring for a loved one who has dementia.
Posted by: Sharon Tither on March 21st, 2016 @ 1:07 PM
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NHS remote monitoring will allow dementia patients to stay at home!
The NHS has teamed up with Google, IBM and Phillips to launch groundbreaking projects across Britain which will see patients monitored remotely using new technology.
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Routes Healthcare attend CQC's strategy consultation event
Cath Townley Clinical Governance and Abby Hough HR Manager had the pleasure of attending the consultation and putting our views forward about the proposed changes to CQC's strategy.
Posted by: Sharon Tither on February 5th, 2016 @ 3:41 PM
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Nursing associate role offers development opportunities for HCAs
The RCN has welcomed proposals to create a new nursing support role in England
The plans, announced by the Department of Health late last year, will see a new role created to bridge the gap between health care assistants (HCAs) and registered nurses. It’s proposed that staff trained through this route will learn on the job via an apprenticeship leading to a foundation degree.
RCN Chief Executive Janet Davies said: "This recognises the value of health care assistants and is an initiative which will allow them to develop their skills. Part of this is about enabling people in unregulated positions, supporting registered nurses, to access training via a clear structure, and this is something we have long campaigned for."
It is hoped nursing associates will release time for nurses to use their specialist training to focus on clinical duties and take more of a lead in decisions about patient care. The Government has said it will also look at what opportunities there are for staff in this role to become registered nurses through either a degree level nurse apprenticeship or a shortened nursing degree at university.
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CQC appoints first National Guardian for the freedom to speak up in the NHS
CQC have announced the appointment of Dame Eileen Sills, the Chief Nurse at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, as the first National Guardian for speaking up safely in the NHS.
As the National Guardian for the freedom to speak up, Dame Eileen will help to lead a cultural change, initially within NHS trusts and NHS foundation trusts, so that healthcare staff always feel confident and supported to raise concerns about patient care.
Dame Eileen has been Chief Nurse at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust since 2005. She has been a registered nurse for over 30 years, during which time she has held a number of general management and senior nursing leadership posts. Dame Eileen was awarded a CBE in 2003 for services to nursing and a DBE in January 2015.
“By working with the local ambassadors within NHS trusts Dame Eileen will contribute to the change in culture that is needed.”
David Behan, Chief Executive of the Care Quality Commission
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Salford is now open !!!!
Due to the growth of the branch Routes Healthcare Sale are delighted to announce they have moved to their new offices located in Salford.
Their new address is Unit 26, Winders Way, Salford, M6 6AR.
Exciting times ahead for Branch Manager Denise Hampson and her team.
Posted by: Abby Hough on January 6th, 2016 @ 2:24 PM
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Telephones back on line in Rochdale
The telephones are now back up and running in our Rochdale Branch.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Posted by: Abby Hough on December 29th, 2015 @ 1:11 PM
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Telephones Down Due to Flooding
The telephones are down in our Rochdale branch due to flooding.
Please call 07702421052 to contact the branch.
Further updates will follow shortly.
Posted by: Abby Hough on December 29th, 2015 @ 09:05 AM
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Due to the growth of the branch Routes Healthcare Sale are delighted to announce they will be moving to their new offices. Branch Manager Denise Hampson and her team will be opening Routes Healthcare Salford on the 6th January 2016.
What a fantastic start to the New Year - on behalf of everyone at Routes Healthcare Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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CQC pilot will build picture of quality of care in local areas
People and their families who use a range of different health and social care services could in the future learn more about what the quality of care is like across a whole local area as part of a new pilot project being launched by the Care Quality Commission.
Called 'Quality of Care in a Place', CQC has selected Greater Manchester – including a more in-depth look at Salford and Tameside – and North Lincolnshire for a special pilot exercise that will test out how well coordinated health and care services are in local areas.
CQC's Chief Inspector of General Practice and Integrated Care, Professor Steve Field, said:
"One of the most important things we can do as a regulator is to be clear and transparent about the picture of health and social care.
"We already know what an valuable source of information our published reports with ratings are for members of the public. Our new 'Quality of Care in a Place' pilot is really about increasing that level of openness even further by building a picture of what the whole quality of care is like for people living in a particular area – including how well services are co-ordinated.
"As well as identifying any issues that need to be tackled across different organisations and finding out more about health inequalities, we will also use the pilot to highlight examples of good practice that other areas can learn from.
"I'm really pleased we are able to start testing out such an important piece of work that could also tell us more about what impact key issues such as quality of leadership and commissioning have on the quality of care across a local area."
See the CQC website for more information.
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CQC joins the 'Call to Action' Dementia Words Matter campaign
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has signed up to an important campaign to show the health and social care regulator’s commitment to best practice in the use of language when talking or writing about people living with dementia.
“Dementia Words Matter” is a DEEP Guide, written by people with dementia, that sets out the words and descriptions of dementia that we would prefer are avoided.
Chief Executive at CQC, David Behan, said: “Using language like 'a person suffers from dementia' perpetuates fear and stigma and is completely at odds with the aspirations of people living with dementia. They tell our inspectors that they want to live well and be supported to do so.
“CQC has a vital role in making sure that people receive care that is safe, effective, compassionate and high quality. We know how important language is in ensuring that care is respectful and person-centred.
“Sadly, this understanding is not always shared by the media or other organisations. I am pleased that CQC is supporting this campaign. I hope we can encourage others to reflect on the language they use when talking about people with dementia and be more positive.”
The Call to Action is asking organisations to commit to the “three Cs”: Check words and descriptions used in printed materials against the DEEP Guide; Change any words and descriptions that people with dementia have identified as ones to avoid; and Challenge the bad words whenever seen or heard in newspapers, on TV, on websites and in conferences and meetings.
To read more click the link “Dementia Words Matter”.
Posted by: Abby Hough on August 7th, 2015 @ 10:55 AM
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CQC updates statement on safeguarding
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) continue to work with their partners to look more closely at issues of safeguarding.  CQC have published a statement on safeguarding, which sets out the regulator’s roles and responsibilities for safeguarding and how it carries them out.
This follows the legislative changes and the introduction of the new inspection regime for health and adult social care services in England.  CQC have updated their information on how they work with their partners to make sure people are protected from abuse, neglect and maltreatment.
Sally Warren, Deputy Chief Inspector for Adult Social Care and lead on safeguarding at the Care Quality Commission said: "Safeguarding is everyone's business and CQC has an important role to play alongside our partners. People who use services are at the heart of everything we do.
"Our new safeguarding statement provides a timely update about our roles and responsibilities. It underlines the importance of playing our part effectively, keeping people who use services are at the heart of our work, and acting promptly and appropriately to help keep them safe
The statement on CQC’s Roles and Responsibilities for Safeguarding Children and Adults is available on the CQC’s website.
Posted by: Abby Hough on August 3rd, 2015 @ 12:56 AM
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NHS satisfaction 'risen significantly'
Public satisfaction with the NHS has "risen significantly", according to analysis of the influential British Social Attitudes survey.
Of nearly 2,000 people surveyed, 65% were "very" or "quite" satisfied with the NHS.
It is the second highest recorded level, and outright "dissatisfaction" is at an all-time low of 15%.
A BBC/Populus poll this week suggested the NHS was the most important issue ahead of the general election, in May.
The British Social Attitudes survey, conducted by NatCen Social Research, took place in the autumn, well before the widely reported problems in A&E this winter.
It showed public satisfaction at 65% compared with 60% in 2013.
The analysis of the data, by the King's Fund health think tank, showed:
GPs had the highest level of satisfaction, although the figure of 71% is the lowest recorded
Satisfaction in A&E stood at 58% and at 69% in out-patient services
With dentists the figure was 54%
Meanwhile, just 31% were happy with social care services
To read the full article please click here.
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NHS England issues cold weather alert
NHS England has issued a cold weather alert for the next seven days, warning the public that services could be disrupted and asking vulnerable patients to take extra care.
On its website it says there is a 70% probability of severe cold weather and icy conditions between Monday and Sunday in some regions.
Cold weather increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes and flu.
People can also slip and injure themselves in the ice and snow.
Prolonged periods of cold weather can be dangerous, especially for the very young, very old or those with chronic diseases.
The Met Office says on its website: "After a mild start to Monday colder conditions will gradually spread southeastwards across England today and overnight. Showers will follow, these becoming wintry, even to lower levels at times overnight and also through Tuesday.
"At low levels any snowfall accumulations will be slight, compared to more significant accumulations over higher ground. Icy stretches are also likely to form on untreated surfaces from Monday night, especially across northern England.
"The colder conditions with wintry showers will persist through to Sunday, apart for a milder period Wednesday night when very wet and very windy conditions move east across England. There is some uncertainty for the weekend, but less cold conditions may spread to southern parts for Saturday and Sunday."
To read the full article click here.
Posted by: on January 13th, 2015 @ 08:59 AM
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NHS plan to achieve earlier cancer diagnosis and save lives
Patients are to be given the option to refer themselves for cancer tests, as part of an NHS England bid to diagnose an extra 10% of people early.
It said it would start testing new ways of speeding up diagnosis, including offering patients the option to book appointments directly with a hospital or testing unit ahead of seeing a GP.
The body will also fund further trials of a pioneering form of radiotherapy.
Currently, around 25% of cancer diagnoses are made too late.
The plans are part of a drive to improve cancer survival rates in England, which are below the European average, especially for people over 75.
To read more about this please click here.
Posted by: on January 12nd, 2015 @ 09:49 AM
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ICU/HDU Critical Care Nurses Needed!
ICU/HDU Critical Care Nurse needed
Routes Healthcare are currently recruiting Critical Care Nurses in your area.
Minimum 12 months Intensive Care / High Dependency Experience
To work in the community on care packages
If this opportunity is for you please contact our dedicated team to arrange an interview on:
01706 751245 or send your CV to Rochdale@routeshealthcare.com
Posted by: Lisa Livsey on January 8th, 2015 @ 10:14 AM
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Support Worker in Crewe
Support Workers needed in the Crewe area!!
Temporary - Full & Part Time
Working as a Support Worker for Routes Healthcare, your responsibilities will be to ensure that you provide the highest level of support to every individual, be it in a residential setting or out in the community. To ensure this, Routes Healthcare provides support throughout and additional training to all our staff.
Candidates are required to have previous experience in Support Work.
If you feel as though you fulfil all these requirements, want to make a difference in people's lives through care and think you could become a valued member of our team then we would love to hear from you!!
Please call today on: 0161 359 3342 or email sale@routeshealthcare.com
Posted by: on January 7th, 2015 @ 09:09 AM
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NHS choices health news predictions for 2015!
A few days ago we looked at The Guardian’s health news predictions for 2014 to see how accurate, or not, they turned out to be. Of course, it's easy to criticise the work of others (which is pretty much Behind the Headlines’ raison d'être). But we are brave enough to put our money where our mouth is; so here are our own health and medical news predictions for 2015.
To read the predictions click here.
Posted by: on January 5th, 2015 @ 1:02 PM
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Routes Healthcare Blackpool are recruiting!
Community Care - Healthcare Assistants
Our expert recruiters at Routes Healthcare Blackpool are recruiting Healthcare support workers to work days and nights delivering care and support in a clients own home.  Successful candidates will have a minimum of 6 months experience with evidence of relevant professional qualifications along with proof of practical assessments such as supporting with daily living tasks, nutrition, continence care and social interaction.
Posted by: on December 15th, 2014 @ 11:05 AM
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Domiciliary Care/Home Care - HCA Job in Blackpool
Domiciliary Care/Home Care - HCA Job in Blackpool
Our expert recruiters at Routes Healthcare Blackpool are recruiting Healthcare support workers to work days and evenings, delivering care to clients in their own home at different time slots throughout the day and evening.  Successful candidates will have a minimum of 6 months experience with evidence of relevant professional qualifications along with proof of practical assessments such as supporting with daily living tasks, nutrition, continence care and social interaction.
Posted by: on December 11st, 2014 @ 09:51 AM
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Urgent Support Workers needed in Crewe
Routes Healthcare Support Workers Required
Routes Healthcare are currently recruiting for Support Workers to work a variety of shifts to suit around you & your personal life, in the Crewe area. We offer ad-hoc shifts, so you tell us your availability & it’s our job to find you suitable work.
You will have previous experience working as a Support Worker, supporting clients on the autistic spectrum, Learning Disabilities & Physical Disabilities - with daily tasks, promoting independence, working from individuals personalised support plan. You will assist clients with their personal care and feeding - ensuring clients maintain a nutritional diet. You support clients with daily activities, accessing the community - this ensures that client’s minds are stimulated on a daily basis.
24hour on call support,365 days a year
Assistance with professional portfolio
Offices across the North West England
Support from expert consultants based in local offices
Regulated by Ofsted, CQC and Local authority
If this opportunity is for you please contact our dedicated team on:
0161 359 3342 or send your CV to sale@routeshealthcare.com
Posted by: on December 9th, 2014 @ 09:05 AM
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'Take care complaints more seriously,' regulator says
Complaints about health and social care should be taken more seriously, says the Care Quality Commission regulator.
Its report said there was a wide variation in the way complaints were handled across the NHS, primary care and adult social care services in England.
Too often people were met with a "defensive culture", the report said.
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has welcomed the move to improve care and said progress had been made.
To read the full article please click here.
Posted by: on December 8th, 2014 @ 10:20 AM
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Huddles 'help children's hospital care'
It's good to talk, we're always told. And now child health expert Dr Peter Lachman says "huddles" - informal meetings of hospital staff - are a simple way of improving children's hospital care.
A lot can be said for good communication - it's a simple art which if done properly can build and maintain strong relationships, improve efficiency and most of all, improve outcomes.
Done badly, it can cause uncertainty and confusion.
In healthcare, good communication is essential if we are to ensure best practice and offer patients, regardless of postcode, access to safe, high quality care at the earliest opportunity.
To read more please click here.
Posted by: on December 2nd, 2014 @ 09:34 AM
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How common is dementia?
The leading cause of death for women in England and Wales
It is predicted there will be around 850,000 people in the UK with dementia in 2015
It mainly affects people over the age of 65
Approximately one in 14 people over the age of 65 have dementia
There are more than 40,000 people in the UK under the age of 65 who have dementia
Source: Alzheimer's Society and the Office for National Statistics
Posted by: on December 1st, 2014 @ 09:44 AM
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Suicide risk reduced after talk therapy, study suggests
Talk therapy sessions can help reduce the risk of suicide among high-risk groups, suggests a US study.
Researchers from John Hopkins University tracked more than 5,000 Danish people who had attempted suicide and later received psychosocial counselling.
They found suicides went down by 26% after five years, compared to people who had no therapy sessions.
To read more please click here.
Posted by: on November 24th, 2014 @ 10:14 AM
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Some patients 'struggling to book with GP', watchdog says
Too many patients are struggling to book GP appointments in England, the health watchdog has told the BBC.
Patients at one in six surgeries have problems booking appointments, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) said after an inspection of 336 practices.
The watchdog also raised concerns over variations in how serious incidents were reported and investigated.
Prof Steve Field, the CQC's chief inspector of GPs, said most practices offered safe and effective care.
"We believe that the vast majority of GP surgeries in England are providing good care for their patients but unfortunately the vast majority are being let down by a small minority and unfortunately, we have seen some examples in our pilot phase of some really poor care," he said.
"What I want is that all patients have access to really good care wherever they are and we will make sure that happens."
The CQC said some practices did not have robust and consistent systems for reporting incidents, or a culture of identifying where things had gone wrong and learning from them.
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Posted by: on November 17th, 2014 @ 08:41 AM
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More wonderful feedback for Routes Healthcare!
"Dear Routes - I phoned you and am emailing you to give praise where it is certainly due to the Routes Healthcare lady who supported Judith throughout the session.  In my experience, I see many support workers with learners in the classroom and in my opinion, the Routes Healthcare lady was one of the exceptional ones you don’t come across very often and a credit to your organisation.  She listened to Judith constantly, assisted her with prompts when necessary, encouraged her to stretch herself and do more work and all this in an appropriate tone and manner which was lovely to observe.  The Routes Healthcare lady made the experience for Judith worthwhile and meaningful and I commend her for her skills and caring attitude.
I hope she attends with Judith again because it was obvious that the partnership worked very well."
- Tutor at NHS Mental Health Trust
Posted by: on November 11st, 2014 @ 2:49 PM
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Care plan savings 'over-optimistic'
Questions are being asked about what impact a flagship government scheme to improve the care of vulnerable patients in England will have.
The £5.3bn Better Care Fund will be launched in April 2015 to encourage greater integration between the NHS and social care.
But a review by the National Audit Office found the scale of potential savings was overstated to start with.
The government said it disagreed with the criticisms.
However, the NAO said even now, the revised plans contained "bold assumptions".
Last month, ministers championed the impact the fund was going to have after announcing nearly all 151 local plans had been signed off.
The details of the schemes vary, but all involve some form of joint working between social workers, nurses and other community staff to improve the support offered, particularly to elderly people.
To read more please click here.
Posted by: on November 11st, 2014 @ 12:21 AM
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Future of First Aid Conference
Myself and Jackie Roberts attended the Future of First Aid conference held by Qualsafe in Birmingham on 7/11/14.
The conference was both enjoyable and informative and there is a lot of useful information to be shared in our future Routes Healthcare First Aid courses - one theme being keeping things simple in order that delegates remember more!
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Posted by: Reg Storey on November 10th, 2014 @ 09:50 AM
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Routes Healthcare "Dream Team" Testimonial
I am very impressed with Alex's caring and professional attitude towards my husband, Michael. She always maintains his dignity and has a cheerful and sunny disposition. Last week-end he had an issue and she refused to leave him until he was a little better. This way above and beyond her expected duties and it meant that she didn't get a break before going to her next client.
This morning you sent us the "dream team" - Alex and Vicky. These are Michael's and my favourite carers they both truly do care. They are professional and efficient and make the experience as pleasant as possible for him.
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Routes Healthcare and 6 Steps End of Life Training!
Very well done to Reg Storey (Trainer) and Mamie Lomax Care Co-ordinator from the Blackpool Branch of Routes who have now successfully completed the 6 Steps End of Life Training with Trinity Hospice.
They will be awarded their qualification over the coming weeks and will be able to roll out the training after consultation with Branch Managers and the Training Department.
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Posted by: on November 4th, 2014 @ 08:58 AM
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We want you to become a Dementia Friend!
The training team are keen to promote high quality Dementia Care and as such, have all become Dementia Friends!
We are now setting a challenge for all staff, this comes with the opportunity to win a fantastic Christmas hamper!!
We want you to become a Dementia Friend too!!
The staff member who  posts a selfie wearing their new Dementia Friends badge will be entered into a draw the name drawn, on Friday 19th December wins the hamper full of goodies!! Simples.
Last day of posting is midnight on Friday 19th December 2014.
We want to encourage as many staff as possible to become  dementia friends!
The challenge…       should you choose to accept it!!!
Use the link below to apply to become a dementia friend (this can take a week or two to receive the pack).
Step 2) Send a  selfie, wearing your new Dementia Friends badge to Routes Training at Training@routeshealthcare.com you need to let us know which branch you are from! This will then be uploaded to our Facebook page for Routes Training
Please note that sending your selfie pic grants us permission to load that on to our Facebook page unless you tell us not to!
Step 3) Sit back and hope your name is drawn!
Members of the training team are exempt from the draw!
Don’t forget to like Routes Training on our Facebook page, please email Training@routeshealthcare.com to be invited.
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Posted by: Reg Storey on November 3rd, 2014 @ 09:47 AM
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Weight loss surgery reduces diabetes risk
Weight loss surgery can dramatically reduce the odds of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a major study.
Doctors followed nearly 5,000 people as part of a trial to assess the health impact of the procedure.
The results, published in the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology journal, showed an 80% reduction in type 2 diabetes in those having surgery.
The UK NHS is considering offering the procedure to tens of thousands of people to prevent diabetes.
Obesity and type 2 diabetes are closely tied - the bigger someone is, the greater the risk of the condition.
The inability to control blood sugar levels can result in blindness, amputations and nerve damage.
Around a tenth of NHS budgets are spent on managing the condition.
To read more about this please click here.
Posted by: on November 3rd, 2014 @ 09:39 AM
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NHS needs extra cash and overhaul, say health bosses
Drastic changes to services and extra money is needed if the NHS in England is not to suffer, health bosses say.
A five-year plan for the NHS - unveiled by six national bodies - once again highlighted that an annual £30bn shortfall would open up by 2020.
It said changes, such as GP practices offering hospital services, would help to plug a large chunk of the gap.
But health chiefs said the NHS would still need above inflation rises of 1.5% over the coming years.
That works out at an extra £8bn a year above inflation by 2020. The current budget stands at £100bn a year.
But the plan - called the NHS Forward View - said this would only be enough if the health service became more efficient.
To achieve this, the plan called for a rethink about the way services were delivered.
To read more click here.
Posted by: on October 23rd, 2014 @ 10:59 AM
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Brain scans show cause of seasonal affective disorder
Scientists say they have identified the underlying reason why some people are prone to the winter blues, or seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
People with Sad have an unhelpful way of controlling the "happy" brain signalling compound serotonin during winter months, brain scans reveal.
As the nights draw in, production of a transporter protein ramps up in Sad, lowering available serotonin.
To read the full article please click here.
Posted by: on October 21st, 2014 @ 10:42 AM
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Routes Training now on Facebook!
Routes Training department has now held over 262 internal training courses since last year, with more courses being added to the training portfolio.
Routes Training now have our own Facebook page and will be updating it on a regular basis, please pass this on and hit the like button!
Routes Training Facebook Page
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Posted by: Reg Storey on October 20th, 2014 @ 10:15 AM
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All the trainers are now registered Dementia Friends, why not join us and raise awareness?
Follow the link below:-
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Posted by: Reg Storey on October 13th, 2014 @ 2:00 PM
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Does wellbeing improve your mental health?
The importance of mental wellbeing has gained significant support in recent times. But does it protect against mental illness?
"If I do things that will make me happier," the logic goes, "I am less likely to experience mental health difficulties."
To read more about this, please click here.
Posted by: on October 9th, 2014 @ 3:25 PM
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Green tea compound may improve cancer drugs
"Green tea could helps scientists develop new cancer fighting drugs," the Mail Online reports. But before you rush out to the shops, in no way does this study suggest green tea can fight cancer!
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Posted by: on October 9th, 2014 @ 09:44 AM
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Mental health: Pilots to help people find work launched
The government has launched four pilot schemes to help unemployed people with mental health problems find work.
The voluntary scheme will see some people on Employment and Support Allowance being offered employment support and psychiatric help.
The £2m pilots, all in England, will run for six months.
Ministers say they are not a precursor to forcing unemployed people with mental health problems to seek help in order to keep their benefits.
Last month, the Chief Medical Officer, Dame Sally Davies, said that mental health problems are costing the economy up to £100bn per annum.
Nearly half of ESA claimants (46%) have mental health problems.
The pilots are running in
Durham & Tees Valley
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Posted by: on October 7th, 2014 @ 08:40 AM
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NHS and social care 'at breaking point', medics and charities warn
The NHS and social care services are "at breaking point", a group of leading medical groups and charities have said.
Writing in the Independent, they said the NHS had been through its "longest and most damaging budget squeeze" ever.
The letter says patient care and staff morale have suffered, adding: "Things cannot go on like this."
It is addressed to the leaders of the Conservatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats - all three parties have made major NHS pledges in recent days.
Leading figures from the British Medical Association, the Royal College of Nursing, the Royal College of Midwives, the Alzheimer's Society, the Teenage Cancer Trust and the Faculty of Public Health are among those who have signed the letter.
To read the full article, please click here.
Posted by: on October 6th, 2014 @ 08:59 AM
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