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Sickle Cell Awareness

 

 

 

Sickle Cell Awareness: Why It Matters

 

 

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a serious inherited blood disorder affecting millions worldwide, especially people of African, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Indian descent. In the U.K., approximately 17,000 people are affected by sickle cell.

SCD causes red blood cells to become rigid and sickle-shaped, blocking blood flow and leading to severe pain, fatigue, infections, and even stroke. Early diagnosis through newborn screening and proper care—including medications, transfusions, and in some cases, bone marrow transplants—can greatly improve outcomes.

Despite its impact, SCD is often overlooked in research, funding, and public discussion. Raising awareness is crucial for increasing support, reducing stigma, and ensuring patients receive the care they need.

How You Can Help

  • Educate yourself and others about SCD

 

  • Support advocacy groups like the SCDAA

 

  • Donate or fundraise to support patients and research.

 

  • Amplify the voices of those living with SCD

 

Spreading awareness leads to better understanding, care, and ultimately, a better life for those affected by sickle cell disease.

 

For more information, look click on this link to be directed to the NHS website https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sickle-cell-disease/

 

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Understanding ADHD

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Understanding ADHD

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Understanding ADHD

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting attention, activity levels, and self-control. It involves inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and emotional regulation challenges that impact daily life.

Common Signs

Symptoms appear before age 12 and vary (inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, or combined). These include difficulty focusing, distractibility, hyperactivity, impulsivity, disorganisation, forgetfulness, emotional swings, restlessness, and trouble waiting.

How to Help

Support requires patience, understanding, and often professional help (therapy, medication). Clear communication, routines, focusing on strengths, a healthy lifestyle, and encouragement are key to helping individuals with ADHD thrive.

For more information, head over to the NHS website: ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

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CARE MANAGER

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are looking for a passionate Care Manager to support the Registered Manager in leading our domiciliary care service and ensuring high-quality, person-centred care for all service users. You will coordinate staff, oversee day-to-day operations and help us meet all regulatory and company standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plan day-to-day shift patterns, allocate and schedule work for care workers and accept new service users.
  • Supervise and support senior care workers and field-based care staff, including carrying out supervisions, appraisals and team meetings.
  • Work with Social Services and other health and social care professionals to meet service users’ needs. Ensure all visits are completed and care tasks delivered in line with individual care plans, investigating any failures and preventing recurrence.
  • Investigate and resolve complaints, concerns and feedback about the service.
  • Support recruitment and selection of staff to meet service needs.
  • Organise staff induction, ongoing training and day-to-day supervision in line with company policy.
  • Step in and deliver hands-on care where required, for example in the event of staff shortages.
  • Take part in the out-of-hours on-call rota and respond to day-to-day operational issues.
  • Write and maintain accurate care plans, visit notes and company records, and contribute to audits and quality monitoring.
  • Arrange and attend service user reviews, updating documentation in the service user’s home and the office.
  • Ensure needs assessments and risk assessments (including moving and handling and other activities) are completed and regularly reviewed, with plans in place to minimise risk.
  • Comply with all company policies, health and safety requirements and all relevant domiciliary care legislation and regulations.
  • Safeguard service users by reporting any concerns or abusive practices immediately and following local procedures.
  • Maintain service users’ privacy, dignity and confidentiality at all times. Support the maintenance of the company care-management information system.
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties in line with the purpose of the post
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How to choose the right domiciliary care provider for your loved one

How to choose the right domiciliary care provider for your loved one

Choosing the right domiciliary care for your loved one involves careful consideration to ensure they receive the best care at home.

Assess Needs

Medical: Consider if they need medication management, wound care, or mobility assistance. Personal Care: Determine if they need help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, or hygiene.

Companionship: Assess if they need emotional support and social interaction.

Cognitive: If they have dementia or Alzheimer’s, specialized care may be needed.

Research Providers:

Look for reputable agencies, check reviews, and get recommendations from healthcare professionals or loved ones.

Ensure the agency is regulated by an authority (e.g. Care Quality Commission in the UK).

Understand Care Types:

Hourly care: Caregiver visits for a set amount of time.

Live-in care: A caregiver stays 24/7.

Respite care: Temporary care for breaks.

Check References & Background:

Ask for references from other families and verify caregiver background checks for safety and reliability.

For more information, click on the link to be directed to Bess Care’s website https://besscare.co.uk