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The Number One magazine for the care sector
‘Shaping the Future of Care’ dates revealed
By Dominic Musgrave
CARING UK is delighted to unveil the venues and dates for its 2015 regional care conferences. Organised by sister company Script Events, the five conferences have the title ‘Shaping the Future of Care’ and will feature a stellar lineup of speakers. This year’s theme will look at every aspect of care, and topics covered will include everything from nutrition and funding to social media, activities and fitness for residents. The first event will be held at Wetherby Racecourse on Wednesday May 13, with the next two taking place at Gloucestershire County Cricket Club’s County Ground in Bristol on Wednesday July 1 before moving to the Riviera International Conference Centre in Torquay the following day. In September the first of our two events will be held at Hampshire County Cricket Club’s The Ageas Bowl in Southampton on the 29th, with our final conference taking place the following day at Kent County Cricket Club’s The Spitfire Ground in Canterbury. Speakers already confirmed include Martin Green from Care England, Nadra Ahmed from the National Care Association and
representatives from both Skills for Care and the CQC. Further names will be added in due course Group production editor Dominic Musgrave, who will once again chair the events, said: “We are very excited to be launching our series of conferences and taking them to audiences at new towns and cities, as well as returning for a second year to the Riviera International Conference Centre in Torquay, where we held a successful event in 2014. “Last year’s conferences were a massive success and we are confident that, with the calibre of speakers we already have confirmed, our 2015 events will be even more so. “Since we started taking our events across the country they have gone from strength to strength, as can be shown by the calibre of speakers we have attracted for these conferences. “I would urge any care home operators in these areas to attend to listen to these distinguished speakers.” Running alongside all of the conferences will be an extensive exhibition, which will showcase all the latest products and technology for your care home. To find out more about exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities turn to page 32.
Whistling motivates residents at home
Anchor’s newest care home, Moore Place, brought festive cheer to Esher with the donation of a gigantic Christmas tree. The care provider’s staff joined local residents in the town centre to enjoy a bugle band, carol singers and Italian market, and see the tree being lit up by well-loved DJ David ‘Kid’ Jensen. Also in attendance were MP Dominic Raab, Deputy Mayor Councillor Jan Fuller and Esher Business Guild chairperson Dr Smita Mehra.
STAFF at Kepplegate House Care Home in Preesall, Lancashire have found a new way to encourage residents to do such things as taking a shower by whistling, singing and humming. Initially the idea was used with the residents who have dementia and who sometimes do not understand the necessity to attend to their needs, but now all residents enjoy their personal care routines carried out to the sound of their favourite music coming from the mobile phones the staff carry in their pockets. As the residents are being walked to the toilet, showered or dressed, the staff play music, allowing them to sing and dance their way through those necessary tasks. Kepplegate’s owner/manager, Karen Shaw, said: “I’m really pleased with the staff for ‘thinking outside the box’ with this. It ensures our residents receive a good quality of care in an environment of trust, friendship, happiness and dignity.”