The introduction of the NHS and Community Care Act 1990 which was the first major reform of the NHS since its inception, provided an opportunity to develop a range of community-based services, including home care, daycare and respite care to meet the changing needs and greater demand for services. In her role as a District […]
Home Carers Liverpool has once again been featured in the media for our innovative approach to care, being the first to integrate the PASSsystem into our existing working processes. This helps our clients with a more tailored care plan that’s easy to track. We hope to continue to spearhead the revolution in care for our team, […]
Yes. Breathing in someone else’s cigarette smoke (passive smoking or secondhand smoking) can increase your risk of cancer and other health problems. It is also particularly harmful for children. Smoke stays in the air When someone smokes a cigarette, the smoke from the burning tip is released into the air. So is the smoke they […]
How much physical activity do older adults aged 65 and over need to do to keep healthy? To stay healthy or to improve health, older adults need to do two types of physical activity each week: aerobic and strength exercises. The amount of physical activity you need to do each week depends on your age, older […]
Asthma is a long-term condition that affects your airways – the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. You could say that someone with asthma has ‘sensitive’ airways that are inflamed and ready to react when they come into contact with something they don’t like. Asthma tends to run in families, especially […]
When a person with dementia finds that their mental abilities are declining, they’re likely to feel anxious, stressed and scared. They may be aware of their increasing clumsiness and inability to remember things, and this can be very frustrating and upsetting for them. If you are looking after someone with dementia, you can help them […]