This information will form the basis of on-going risk assessments for that
individual. It should be recorded and shared with everyone looking after
that elderly person. Staff should be properly trained and know what to do to
minimise that risk. Proper working equipment (such as hoists, walking frames
and emergency call bells) should be provided and kept in good working
order. The Home should be adequately staffed to ensure that everyone can
have the level of supervision they require to keep them safe.
Do get in touch if you need any advice.
“There are an estimated 3,836
nursing homes and 10,445 residential
homes for people aged 65+ in the UK”
Age UK estimate calculated from Care of Elderly People
Market Survey, Laing & Buisson, 2011/12
Spotlight on: The Community
The night temperature on Saturday 2 February 2013 was
around freezing, yet fifteen people including a team of three
from Barlow Robbins gathered at Willow Grange, the Bishop
of Guildford’s residence, to erect temporary cardboard shelters
and make themselves as comfortable as possible for the night.
Guildford YMCA is a charity dedicated to serving the
community, with a particular focus on young people. As
well as providing a caring environment, the charity enables
young people to develop positive relationships and grow
as individuals. The Sleep£asy Sleepout is a key event in
fundraising for the Life Change Fund, an ongoing youth
project for Guildford YMCA. To date sponsorship in excess of
£9,000 has been raised.
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