Care services ar regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), this is to ensure that the services we provide are safe, effective, well-led, caring and…
CarewatchDecember 18, 2017
28 November Over 200 older people die during the winter every year. Older people are more vulnerable to serious illness and death from getting cold,…
CarewatchDecember 15, 2017
12 October Self-esteem is the belief system that you have about yourself, whether they are positive or negative beliefs. If you have a healthy self-esteem,…
CarewatchDecember 13, 2017
15 February Congratulations to our nominees and winners of the I Care Awards during Quarter 4. The I Care Awards is a Carewatch scheme to…
CarewatchDecember 10, 2017
01 February When providing care and support, whether you are caring for a family member or a client, it is important to provide support with…
CarewatchDecember 5, 2017
Thomas set himself the challenge of completing the Great North Run to raise money for Cancer Research UK Thomas Fynn has been a Care Worker…
CarewatchDecember 2, 2017
26 May Carewatch Supervisor, Katie Lowe, and members of the team at Carewatch Ayreshire are joining together to raise money for two charities; Macmillan and N.A.C.C. Katie…
CarewatchNovember 25, 2017
08 April The practise of Mindfulness is increasingly popular. Brought to the mainstream by Jon Kabat-Zinn, it’s being used to combat stress, anxiety, depression, pain…
CarewatchNovember 23, 2017
25 September We are holding a coffee morning at our Market Harborough Branch on Friday 26 September 2014, supporting Macmillan’s World's Biggest Coffee Morning. Everyone…
CarewatchNovember 16, 2017
13 January The problem with someone with dementia, especially in the middle to later stages, is that they may be unable to tell you they…
CarewatchNovember 13, 2017
20 February Carewatch (Black Country) CQC overall rating 19 May 2017 See the report I would like to thank you for the wonderful service you…
CarewatchNovember 11, 2017
24 September According to the Alzheimer’s Society, there are currently more than 800,000 people with dementia in the UK. It is estimated that one in…
CarewatchNovember 10, 2017
14 October Elderly people are often more at risk of abuse due to them becoming more frail and dependant, and often living with more complex…
CarewatchNovember 5, 2017
18 February Parkinson’s disease has a frightening reputation but, while it is a serious condition that will impact on your life, it is also something…
CarewatchOctober 24, 2017
10 February Memory loss is not exclusive to people with medical conditions, it can affect us all and is frustrating at the best of times.…
CarewatchOctober 20, 2017
05 September We are delighted to share that we have selected our 'I Care' winners for this quarter. I Care is an internal Carewatch staff…
CarewatchOctober 11, 2017
10 February February is National Heart Month; this is held every year and promoted by British Heart Foundation to raise awareness of heart related illnesses,…
CarewatchOctober 8, 2017
Carewatch Office Administrator Mary Mawson and Recruitment & Retention Officer Kayleigh Connolly have together raised £277 for Hartlepool Hospice, proving their care for the local…
CarewatchSeptember 30, 2017
We've committed a section of our new care worker induction training to Dementia Friends... 11 September Dementia Friends is an initiative run by The Alzheimer's…
CarewatchSeptember 29, 2017
29 July It’s never easy to think about losing a loved one; it’s a time that all of us dread, and that we can never…
CarewatchSeptember 24, 2017
28 July When we have young children we think about all the dangers in the home. Frightened they will come to harm we check that their bathwater…
CarewatchSeptember 22, 2017
27 January Home care is the best option of support to enable your loved one to stay within the comfort of home, living independently. It's…
CarewatchSeptember 21, 2017
We are helping Care Workers further their skills in supporting people living with dementia A team of our Home Care Workers are undertaking specialist…
CarewatchSeptember 19, 2017
12 January When you invite a care provider into your home, it can feel a little daunting and unfamiliar at first. During your first meeting…
CarewatchSeptember 16, 2017
Hartlepool home care services team receives 'Good' rating on latest Care Quality Commission Inspection "They are worth their weight in gold, I have regular carers…
CarewatchSeptember 15, 2017
17 February Within our joints, our bones are lined with lubricating cartilage tissue which minimises the friction from them rubbing together during movement. Without this…
CarewatchSeptember 11, 2017
02 January Dementia is something that affects everyone differently. Just as each of us is unique as a person, when it comes to dementia symptoms…
CarewatchSeptember 10, 2017
18 August Blogging is a fun activity for people of all ages to do. It gives you the opportunity to voice your opinion, share your…
CarewatchSeptember 2, 2017
Pam Dunn, home care manager of Carewatch Bath has won the Best Home Care Registered Manager Award at the Great British South West Care Awards.…
CarewatchAugust 30, 2017
Leading home care provider Carewatch held their annual franchisee conference in Chester on May 13-14. With 100+ delegates, the conference was addressed by Dr James…
CarewatchAugust 25, 2017
05 February Wetalk with many concerned daughters, and sons with elderly parents who are asking themselves this question, ‘Can my elderly parent live alone?’ usually…
CarewatchAugust 17, 2017
09 February Music is one of the greatest phenomena ever to grace our Earth, demonstrating profound effects on all life forms – especially us humans.…
CarewatchAugust 16, 2017
11 tips to aid memory for helping and supporting a loved one with dementia or memory loss... 20 March It’s almost impossible to get through…
CarewatchAugust 13, 2017
31 August Burnout is a devastating experience that can make you feel that you are falling deeper and deeper into a black hole with no…
CarewatchAugust 12, 2017
