Issue 206 27.11.24
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Universities join forces with local homecare group LIVERPOOL John Moores University and Edge Hill University have formed a bespoke partnership with a home care specialist, supporting students in their learning journey with practice placements. The agreement starts with immediate effect and sees Alcedo Care providing placements for nursing students at both universities. It is the first time the operator has partnered with a higher education institute, contributing towards an essential part of the nursing programme and equipping the students with the skills needed to enjoy a successful and fulfilling career in care. As the practice partner, Alcedo Care will, throughout the academic year, mentor six students per month, offering a four, five or six-week placements, focusing on complex care including adults and children, as well as mental health. Victoria Roberts, group head of nursing at Alcedo Care, said: “A number of nursing students at Liverpool John Moores University and Edge Hill University can now benefit from a practice placement with Alcedo Care, including adult, paediatric and mental health nursing students, paramedics and nursing associates.
“It is the first time the company has provided placements to a university and is a testament to Alcedo’s on-going commitment to improving care in the community. “By providing students with a nursing supervisor and hands-on experience with clients, Alcedo is enhancing the learning journey for the students at these two universities, providing invaluable work experience along with honest evaluative feedback.” The students will receive a formal induction at the provider’s head office in Southport, before meeting the nursing team and their dedicated mentor. Students will then be placed with Alcedo Care clients in a branch that is a local to them, meaning the students will gain experience in their own communities. During the placement, students will provide nursing care to clients along with the complex care nursing teams, witnessing the wide range of rapidly changing health and social services whilst meeting the statutory and regulatory requirements. In time, they will demonstrate an appreciation of the unpredictable and dynamic nature of the clinical setting as a learning environment and start to apply knowledge gained.
RMBI Care Co. Home Barford Court, in Hove, has joined the CIRCLE project, which aims to support residential care providers for older people to be more inclusive for the LGBTQ+ population. Funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, the CIRCLE project (Creating Inclusive Care for LGBTQ+ Elders) offers training sessions and resources for staff members to develop strategies to better support LGBTQ+ inclusion. These resources include guidance on how to manage difficult conversations, combat homophobic and transphobic bullying, and welcome and support diversity. Home manager Gavin Kingham said: “We wanted to show a strong commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion. Now, we proudly display our CIRCLE certificate.” Home manager Gavin Kingham and activities coordinator Godwin proudly hold up their CIRCLE certificate.
CUK Awards tickets in demand
TICKETS are selling fast for the industry’s biggest end-of-year party, with plans in place to make this year’s Caring UK Awards the best one yet. Organised by Script Media in partnership with Caring UK and headline sponsor Virgin Money, this annual celebration of success will culminate in a glittering ceremony – taking place at the Athena in Leicester on Thursday December 5 – where the lucky winners will be revealed. We received a record number of Tickets to this year’s Caring UK Awards at the Athena, entries from all over the UK with so Leicester on Thursday, December 5th are now available. For many stories of wonderful and we more information and to book your tickets visit want to thank everyone who sent in 00057 Carebeans CaringUK January 2024.qxp_Carebeans CaringUK Ad 23mmx80mm 15/12/2023 16:08 Page 1 nominations. https://script-events.co.uk/cuk-awards-tickets/
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Shortlisted entries from far and wide have made the finals, now progressing to the next stage of the judging process. Event organiser Dominic Musgrave added: “We have been amazed by the incredible work that has taken and is continuing to take place in homes nationwide. “Once again we were overwhelmed with the standard of entries we received from homes up and down the country. We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone at the awards on December 5.” Tickets to the care industry’s party of the year are available at https://scriptevents.co.uk/cuk-awards-tickets/
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