Like any other disease, an early diagnosis of dementia can make a great difference in finding the best available support systems, making the right choices…
CarewatchFebruary 25, 2018
19 November 2018 On average 150,000 people a year suffer from a stroke Strokes often happen suddenly and can turn people's lives completely on their…
CarewatchFebruary 22, 2018
25 July 2018 For those that have somehow missed throngs of ladies running round in pink attire, Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life is a…
CarewatchFebruary 11, 2018
28 May Dementia is a progressive illness, and although each individual's journey through it is unique, you will find there are 4 main stages: Stage…
CarewatchFebruary 10, 2018
02 March Many people assume that a brain tumour is a type of condition that affects everyone in the same way. In fact, there are…
CarewatchFebruary 8, 2018
21 February February is National Heart Month. Most of us know we could be a bit healthier in looking after our heart. So, why should…
CarewatchJanuary 28, 2018
Caring for a child with a learning disability, although rewarding, can be extremely hard work. Learning disabilities have certain traits, the presentations of these traits…
CarewatchJanuary 24, 2018
David Lyon, Chief Executive of Carewatch Care Services, comments: “The concept of presenting a solution for the NHS that involves GP empowerment and effective working…
CarewatchJanuary 22, 2018
12 October On Friday 25th September Carewatch Forth held a Macmillan Coffee Morning, in partnership with other companies in their building. The coffee morning was…
CarewatchJanuary 21, 2018
29 October Becoming a dementia friend means that you will be able to understand more about what it's like to live with dementia. Helping to…
CarewatchJanuary 19, 2018
West Berkshire Council has awarded Carewatch Reading the contract to deliver Extra Care services in Newbury. The contract began at the end of August and…
CarewatchJanuary 16, 2018
16 April Studies have shown that those who engage in physical leisure activities such as yoga, for at least 20 minutes once a week, are…
CarewatchJanuary 8, 2018
On Easter Monday, our team joined up with Pet Shop Girls, a local charity fund raising team to raise funds to help our local First…
CarewatchJanuary 4, 2018
Being a family carer for a loved one with a health condition can be a highly demanding role. Although it is also a rewarding one…
CarewatchDecember 20, 2017
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
10 June "The people who receive an award are representative of all who do such great work for people in the sector" - Ranald Mair, Chief…
CarewatchDecember 17, 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
