From Panic to Prepared: How First Aid Education Empowers Families
Medical emergencies don’t warn before they strike. Whether it’s a fall, burn, choking episode, stroke, or heart attack, those first moments often determine outcomes. But beyond immediate life-saving action, first aid knowledge offers more: confidence, calm, and resilience for families and carers. The Stakes: Why First Aid Matters A stroke’s outcome heavily depends on “time […]
Across Generations: Rebuilding Family Ties via Tech in Rural Communities
Rural places often face challenges of distance, sparse population, and limited transport — which can strain family ties, especially across generations. But technology is offering new pathways to rebuild connection. In many rural Welsh and UK communities, families are using creative digital bridges to maintain closeness despite geography. The Rural Disconnect Older adults in rural […]
Digital Bridges: How Older Adults Are Reweaving Social Ties Through Technology
In an era when “staying connected” often means a video call or message ping, technology has become not just a convenience, but a vital means of preserving social bonds — especially for older adults. But access and adoption remain uneven. As the digital health era accelerates, it’s time to acknowledge both the power and the […]
Assistive Technology & Dementia: Navigating Promise, Pitfalls, and the Human Touch
Dementia affects memory, judgment, mobility, communication — making day-to-day life progressively harder. Assistive technology (AT) has been hailed as a bridge: a way to support independence, reduce carer burden, and improve quality of life. But the reality is nuanced. Which technologies deliver real benefit — and at what cost to privacy, human connection, or unintended […]
Series: Digital Confidence for Beginners
Overcoming Tech Fear: How to Start with Confidence You’re not “behind” — you’re just starting. Pick one device and one task. e.g., “Send a WhatsApp photo to my daughter.” Small wins build momentum. Use trusted learning hubs. Local libraries and community groups in Wales offer beginner help (often free). Digital Communities Wales also run hands-on […]
The Cup of Tea Test
The first time Gran asked my name, I pretended I hadn’t heard her. I fussed with the kettle, made a joke about getting her a stronger cup of tea, and swallowed the prickle behind my eyes. At home we called it “the tea test” – if Gran could remember how she liked it (hot, weak, […]
Going Beyond the Basics: How Carers Can Truly Connect With Those They Support
Caring for older adults is about far more than helping with daily tasks. It’s about trust, dignity, and human connection, especially for those who may not feel comfortable expressing their needs out loud. At Care in Hand, we believe the most exceptional care happens when carers go beyond the checklist and form genuine bonds with […]
Sickness Reporting and Pay Information
Below are the key sections from the company’s Sickness and Pay policy. These outline your responsibilities when reporting sickness and what you need to do to ensure sick pay is processed correctly. Reporting Absence – Self-Certification (Section 11.3) If you are absent for less than 7 consecutive days due to sickness, you must complete a […]
Carers Guide to Savings & Discounts
🎁 1. Local Discounts & Memberships Pembrokeshire Leisure – Free 6‑Month Membership Who: Unpaid carers aged 13+ Includes: Gym, swimming, classes, health suite & health checks across all county leisure centres carers.org+8alinahomecare.com+8discountsforcarers.com+8pembrokeshireleisure.co.uk. How to Access: Obtain a Carer Recognition Card (via Carers Support Pembrokeshire) and register online or at any leisure centre. Short Breaks & […]
How to safely manage a falling person?
🧑⚕️ 1. Immediate response a. Ensure safety Assess the environment: Remove hazards (e.g., rugs, spillages). Prevent further harm: Stay with the patient, reassure them calmly webapps.stoke.gov.uk+13nhsinform.scot+13extranet.nhsglos.nhs.uk+13rdash.nhs.uk+1dgft.nhs.uk+1. b. Check for injuries Encourage them to stay still and quietly assess pain. If there’s potential head, neck, spinal, hip, or limb injury—or they are unable to get up—do […]
