Caring UK weekly - Issue 66

Issue 66 21.07.21

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Self-isolating a danger for vulnerable THE increasing number of care workers self-isolating is potentially more of a danger to vulnerable people in Wales than the Covid-19 virus, a social care leader has warned.

According to Keri Llewellyn, the vice chair of Care Forum Wales, they were getting reports of care homes and domiciliary care companies where 40 per cent of the staff were at having to quarantine at home.

Keri, who is also managing director of homecare provider All-Care, said: “I’m up to 40 per cent of staff not working at any given time at the moment, which is huge.

“Clearly, we’re in the third wave and the infection rate is rising but it’s not got the same feel because it’s not as bad and the hospitals are not as affected, but capacity has gone right through the floor.

“We can’t carry on providing the same service to everyone in the community while we’ve got that many staff off.

“They can’t get people out of hospital clearly, so there’s already a backlog to free up hospitals because they can’t move them on to having care because nobody has the capacity.

“We’re facing a perfect storm.

As well as the increasing number of people selfisolating. Over the past year or so child care has often

been provided by partners on furlough but with people back in work that’s not an option either.”

The Welsh Government has announced that from August 7 fully-vaccinated people will not need to self-isolate if they come in close contact with someone who has tested positive.

Care Forum Wales say they are looking forward to discussing with the Welsh Government what this means for social care and any additional measures for staff working in health and care settings.

Chief executive Mary Wimbury added: “Caution should still be the watchword in Wales but we have also got to be in a position where we can deliver services.

“We are very concerned providers are going to reach a point where vulnerable people are at risk because there are not enough staff to care for them.

“I think that’s the biggest risk currently for the sector.

You can’t function without people to provide care and that potentially is a bigger danger than the virus currently.

“There were staffing issues in social care before the pandemic struck and this is having a massive knock on effect. It’s making things really difficult.”

Home’s staff ‘experience dementia’

Employees at Nottinghamshire-based care group Church Farm Care have raised more than £2,000 for Alzheimer’s UK after walking the equivalent of more than five marathons across two weekends. Organised by house leader Nikki Foster, 45 members of the team at the group’s Skylarks home spent two Saturday mornings walking a 3.1-mile lap of the lake at Holme Pierrepont, racking up a total of 139.5 miles between them. Skylarks, located in West Bridgford, is one of Church Farm Care’s four homes in Nottinghamshire and specialises in dementia care. The team chose Alzheimer’s UK as its charity for their own special memory walks and wore a photo of one of Skylarks’ residents on their T-shirts as they walked. The memory walks were initially meant to take place in March but had to be pushed back due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions.

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BROOK View, an Exemplar Health Care home in Liverpool, held a training day which welcomed colleagues aboard a ‘Dementia Bus’ to learn more about what it’s like to live with the condition.

The initiative, which was held in partnership with Dementia Experience Bus, gave colleagues the opportunity to experience the challenges someone living with the condition may typically face, by completing a series of simple, daily tasks.

Colleagues took part in a series of 15-minute sessions – testing both their physical and sensory reactions through various tasks.

Home manager Sharon Mcloughlin said: “The virtual dementia bus has helped the team gain invaluable insight into what challenges people who live with dementia face, day to day.

“Colleagues found the experience very thought provoking; I would recommend it to anyone working or living with someone with dementia.

“The team were given woollen mittens, specialist shoes, headphones and glasses blacked out with black tape, to replicate common symptoms of dementia such as impaired hearing and pins and needles. They were also asked to do a series of tasks like writing a shopping list, use a small bathroom and kitchen facility.

“Colleagues realised that things that seem simple for us and we take for granted, are much harder for someone living with dementia.

As a result, the team is now more mindful of things like lighting, sound and personal space.”

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Nursing associates guide launched to help employers

Chef rolls back the years for resident ROYAL Star & Garter looked at some of the well-being benefits food and drink can bring to residents, and a very special gooseberry pie, to celebrate Nutrition and Hydration Week.

In Surbiton, chef Rida Diab rolled back the years for one resident when he made a gooseberry pie using her mother’s recipe.

After serving a fruit pie, Army wife Wyn told Rida the pastry was not as good as hers, and gave him the recipe that her mother always used.

The chef went away and came back with a gooseberry pie, which Wyn said was “delicious”.

She added: “My mum died in 1966 and it reminded me of her.”

Rida, who often takes special requests from residents, said: “It’s a lot more work but I feel happy when I see them enjoying the food.

“They deserve to be treated like this because of what they have done for their country.

“We offer them everything that we can. Residents can always come to me.”

Mealtimes are a central part of life within the Homes, where residents get together and sit with staff.

A recent survey among the veterans found 97 per cent really valued the friendly, sociable atmosphere at mealtimes, while 95 per cent said the food matched their choices, enabling independence at mealtimes, which is

an important part of person-centred care. Cookery is also one of the most popular activities, with residents often found armed with a rolling pin, making cakes and other delicious foods.

Food can also be used to appeal to the senses. In High Wycombe, the smell of freshly baked bread is used to whet the appetite and encourage residents living with dementia to eat.

And the Surbiton Home has a new hydration station with delicious juices rich with vitamin C. Dietician Zoey Barlow, who works at the Surbiton Home, added: “As we get older our nutrition and hydration needs change and it can be more difficult to keep ourselves well nourished.

“Poor nutrition and hydration increase the risk of disease, delay recovery from illness, and can adversely affect physical and psychological well-being.

“Royal Star & Garter provides residents with freshly prepared, balanced meals and regularly consults with residents to ensure that the food provided is delicious and meets their needs.

“Residents’ nutritional status is regularly monitored, and the care staff, with support from the speech and language therapist and dietitian, are experienced in supporting them to meet their nutritional requirements.”

SKILLS for Care has launched a new guide to support the deployment of nursing associates in adult social care.

‘An employer’s guide to the deployment of qualified registered nursing associates in social care settings’ will support social care employers in deploying the new role of nursing associate within their organisation, and will increase understanding of the role of the registered nursing associate among employers, commissioners and registered nursing associates.

Oonagh Smyth, CEO of Skills for Care, said: “I am delighted that our registered nursing associate deployment guidance has been published and I am certain this will provide invaluable support for organisations looking to deploy registered nursing associates within their team, to ensure the best value from this role for the organisation, the registered nursing associate, and the people they support.

“Through increased awareness and understanding of the role of registered nursing associate we can encourage more nursing associates to consider a rewarding, person-centred career in social care.”

The guidance will provide care providers and commissioners with a more detailed understanding of what to consider when thinking of including the role in different social care settings, how to consider the role in light of integrated services and partnerships in a long term plan, and how to create a workforce plan to assess how a nursing associate can add value to their team.

Additionally, the guide outlines key regulatory frameworks which employers must understand when implementing this role in a setting.

Included within the document are examples of the role in practice which are designed to assist employers and commissioners in understanding how nursing associates may be deployed.

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This highlights how the scope of practice can differ depending on the team and situation.

The aim of the guidance is to increase awareness of the registered nursing associate role across all relevant parties – employers, commissioners and registered nursing associates.

The guide intends to improve understanding of what the nursing associate role is, how the nursing associate role fits into social care organisations, and the differences between a registered nursing associate and a registered nurse and how these two roles can best work together.

The guidance highlights the value that the registered nursing associate role brings to social care teams and aims to encourage nursing associates to choose a career in social care.

The guide can help registered nursing associates better understand the role and why it may be a career of choice for them by showing examples of how current registered nursing associates are working in different settings and how the scope of practice can differ depending on the team and situation.

It will highlight the skills expected of a nursing associate working in social care and improve understanding of the procedures which would be undertaken by a nursing associate working in social care.

Foundation to back The Care Workers’ Charity

Residents of Dene Holm in Northfleet enjoyed an afternoon out at the pub. A longawaited meal out was on the menu for residents of the residential care home as staff took them out for a walk and lunch at the Six Bells. Christine Hutchinson, general manager of Dene Holm said: “The residents are so happy to be getting out and about again after such a long time at home. They’ve really missed out on things like that in the past year, so it’s lovely to see them having fun on outings again and looking forward to a summer of activities.”

THE Care Workers’ Charity has announced that the board of Hallmark Care Homes Foundation, chaired by Avnish Goyal, has agreed to donate £78,000 over the next three years.

This donation will fund the role of a mental health grants admin worker, who will be dedicated to the organisation and processing of applications to the charity’s mental health and support programme.

The funding for the programme will help promote and deliver the service which includes up to 10 counselling sessions and bespoke support to more care workers over the next three years.

Karolina Gerlich, chief executive officer of The Care Workers’ Charity, said: “We have been working hard to support our social care heroes, whose need has greatly increased since the onset of the pandemic.

“Without external support, we would not be able to do this, so we are extremely grateful for the generous funding agreed by Hallmark Care Homes Foundation, which represents a continued collaboration between our two organisations, and whose shared values to support the social care sector will make a hugely positive impact on our work and the sector at large.”

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‘Practically perfect’ as care homes remake the magic of the musicals RESIDENTS at Colten Care homes have found ‘the most delightful way’ to enjoy favourite musicals during the pandemic, by staging their very own versions.

Mary Poppins, Calamity Jane, The Sound of Music and My Fair Lady have all been given the DIY treatment, with residents and staff making props, learning lines and playing character roles.

The homemade shows went down a treat at Dorset homes Castle View in Poundbury and Canford Chase in Poole.

After watching team members and fellow residents rehearse and perform Mary Poppins, Canford Chase resident Joan Kraszenen said: “It was just lovely, practically perfect.

I laughed so much.”

There was similar praise for a Castle View variety afternoon ‘extravaganza’ from residents George Clarke, Jill Kember and Enid Deakin.

They watched a Calamity Jane section featuring a staff member dressed as a horse while The Sound of Music saw in-house actors don nun costumes and there were chimney brushes all round for Mary Poppins.

“It was so wonderful and creative,” said Jill. “Everyone enjoyed themselves, I know I certainly did.”

George’s comment was: “It’s remarkable how much talent was on show, so entertaining.”

Mary Poppins, aka Colten Care’s music and arts partner Fiona Pritchard, with residents at Canford Chase in Poole.

And Enid said: “They all had so through the musicals. much energy, I don’t know how they “Putting on favourite shows is all do it, to keep going like that. I really about enabling our residents to enjoyed it.” continue doing and enjoying the The hands-on initiative was activities they love. co-ordinated and led by Fiona “A great deal of preparation went Pritchard, Colten Care’s music in to make it all happen, including and arts partner, with help from prop making and learning scripts, colleagues. but as Mary Poppins would say, ‘in She said: “It was wonderful to see every job that must be done, there is residents and staff come together and an element of fun’ – and we certainly have a great time on a whirlwind trip found it.”

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Residents sing and dance at concert

Residents chat to 10-year-old Lily BRENDONCARE Stildon residents Barbara Roullier, Maureen James and Jennifer Addie have received surprise video calls from 10-year-old Lily Read.

Lily lives in Winchester and attends Compton All Saints Primary School.

She is a cub in the 5th Winchester pack.

She said: “I hope Maureen really enjoyed chatting to me. I felt a bit nervous at the start as I wasn’t sure what to say but once I met Maureen and started chatting I felt more relaxed.

“Maureen told me that she likes to eat meat just like me and that she enjoyed her days at school and wore a navy blue uniform.

“I felt happy after I’d chatted to Maureen as it was lovely to meet her.

I can’t wait to chat to her again and meet some of the other residents too.”

“I really enjoy being creative and creating models using recycled boxes.

I also love to sketch and paint and will be sending some of creations to my new friends at the care home.”

Barbara added: “It was such a pleasure chatting with Lily. She really made my day. I don’t know her personally but she had a lovely clear voice.

“We chatted about our school days and so much has changed over the years.”

Annie Burisky, Brendoncare Stildon general manager, said: “I cannot thank Lily enough for chatting with Maureen, Barbara and Jennifer.

“They had lots of stories to share and the smiles on their faces after chatting were so lovely to see. Lily brings such joy – she is like a breath of fresh air.”

Frankie ‘steps up’ for diabetes challenge FRANKIE Rowe, Bluebird Care’s registered manager for Exmouth, has signed up for a 1,000,000 steps challenge to help raise £250 for Diabetes UK. The challenge runs until September, with Frankie needing to average around 11,000 steps per day to meet her goal.

She said: “We have diabetes in our family, so I’ve seen the impact of the condition first hand and try to keep myself as healthy as possible to avoid it myself.”

“Both my Father and uncle have diabetes; luckily controlled by their diets, but I’ve seen through work the severity of the impact of the condition.”

In a professional capacity Frankie has supported customers who not only have to make adjustments to their diets and take medication to manage their diabetes, but also people that have lost limbs because of the condition.

She added: “This challenge will not only support me to be motivated

Frankie Rowe to live a healthier lifestyle with what will be an increase of daily movement but if we can raise some money to support the charity that will further impact people living with the condition.”

MUSIC-loving care home residents sang and danced away during an exclusive gig provided by two world class orchestra performers.

Dozens of residents and staff at Pendine Park’s Hillbury and Gwern Alyn care homes in Wrexham enjoyed some fun in the sun, as they savoured listening to an array of familiar favourites and were treated to ice creams.

The music was voluntarily provided

by David Petri and Caroline Abbott of the renowned Hallé orchestra, who have regularly staged musical workshops with Pendine Park residents for more than a decade.

The Covid-19 pandemic has limited the pair’s visits in recent months, but they were delighted to be reunited with residents and staff for the gig outside Hillbury.

Sarah Edwards, Pendine Park’s artist-in-residence, said: “We are absolutely thrilled that David and Caroline have continued to think about us throughout the pandemic and have wanted to do stuff for us.

“The residents really engage with the music and it’s an important part of our enrichment programme.

“They have come here voluntarily in their own time and we are can’t thank them enough for what they have done.”

David and Caroline hit the high notes while playing the keyboard and violin respectively, with audience members hailing their performance as “first class”.

The neighbouring care homes joined forces to relish a repertoire of musical favourites from across the British Isles and beyond, such as Delilah, Drunken Sailor, What a Wonderful World and, appropriately for the sun-kissed conditions, Bring Me Sunshine and You Are My Sunshine.

The duo staged a performance for residents at the homes at Pendine Park’s other Wrexham site on the same day, as they enjoyed reviving their long-standing partnership with the care organisation that continually promotes residents engaging with the arts.

John Murty with Beaumont Hall caretaker Gordon Bayley.

Carpenter shows younger generation how it’s done BEAUMONT Hall care home in Leicester has recruited the help of 71-year-old former carpenter John Murty to create a new garden seating area ahead of summer barbecues and garden parties.

John was born and raised in Bannockburn, Scotland and worked as a carpenter for more than 50 years.

He was initially interested in carpentry as he always felt he was good with his hands and knew he would be able to create steady and precise markings.

John also loved the idea of being able to make something from nothing.

Throughout the years he loved making his own furniture and was never short of requests from his friends and family to create bespoke pieces.

John is not long retired. His toolbox is always close to hand and John he always helps out and finds odd jobs to occupy himself, claiming he feels the most purpose and sense of achievement when he is working.

Knowing this, Beaumont Hall caretaker Gordon Bayley enlisted John’s help to create an outdoor seating area for residents to use through the summer months.

He said: “Initially when John began helping me I joked he was my apprentice. However, it soon became clear who was in charge.

“It has been brilliant working alongside John and picking up some tips of the trade.

“It was nice to have his input on the new seating area and furniture and I think he made some great executive decisions on the overall design finish.”

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Grounds set to open as part of National Garden Scheme A DARLINGTON retirement village is looking forward to welcoming visitors back to look round its award-winning grounds to help raise money for charity.

Middleton Hall is opening its gardens on July 24 as part of this year’s National Garden Scheme.

An initiative which raises money for nursing and health charities, the NGS works to give unique access to exceptional private gardens in England and Wales that are not normally open to the public.

This is only the second time Middleton Hall has taken part in the scheme and, after last year’s event was cancelled due to the pandemic, the retirement village’s estates team supervisor Ben Henderson said that being able to let people enjoy the grounds would be extra special this year.

“More than ever, the true value of nature is being appreciated the world over, and all of us lucky enough to have gardens and green spaces to enjoy throughout the pandemic have had a real lifeline in them,” he added.

“Whether utilised for exercise, recreation, sports, dining, visiting loved ones or even mediating, our outdoor spaces have been invaluable to us all.

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Home wins accolade Ben Henderson families with an environment where they can interact with nature at their own pace.

“From tranquil Japanese themes to English country garden or secluded woodland vistas to busy sports fields, there really is something for everyone.

“We are truly privileged to be able to open our grounds through the NGS scheme and look forward to sharing them with you.

“Guests can expect guided tours around the grounds, some insights into life here at Middleton Hall and even a few surprises.”

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ROYAL Star & Garter in Surbiton is celebrating after picking up an award at the South London Community Star & Care Awards.

The home won the Charity or Fundraiser of the Year category at an online ceremony.

The awards recognise the heroes and pillars of the community who have devoted themselves to helping others during the pandemic.

Home manager Helena Maher said: “The past 18 months have been tough.

“Staff have had to work under very difficult, challenging circumstances.

“But they have continued to provide exceptional care with courage and I couldn’t be prouder of them. This award is for them.”

Before Covid-19, the Surbiton Home hosted up to 50 activities a week, ranging from school visits, guest speakers and entertainers to crafts, gardening and cookery.

A dedicated team of more than 50 volunteers helped with quizzes, crosswords, manicures, games, gardening and music activities.

Due to the pandemic and lockdown, the Home had to adapt, devising exciting events, clubs, music, arts and games to tackle a lack of social contact, creating magical moments for residents unable to see family.

Staff also came up with innovative and creative ways to support, occupy, stimulate and connect with residents.

They hosted Zoom choir sessions, multi-floor bingo, and launched a book club for residents living with dementia.

Outdoor concerts took place, which residents viewed from their rooms.

Royal Star & Garter also has Homes in Solihull and High Wycombe.

In May, the charity won the Professional Excellence category at Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Hero Awards.

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