Here at Direct Healthcare Group, our specalist Team remain committed to provide support and training to healthcare professionals, and are available to assist with assessments either face-to-face where possible, or remotely via Skype, Zoom, WhatsApp, FaceTime or a phone call. To ensure that you, your clients and the Direct Healthcare Group clinical assessment team are … Continued
Trips and falls had been a huge issue within Southmead Hospital when it opened in May 2015, resulting in serious injuries with a local report stating “Serious falls result in increased length of stay and a heightened risk of infection.” Over 700 falls were reported in the first year of opening, a 19% increase in comparison … Continued
In 1963, shortly after his 21st birthday, Professor Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with ALS, a form of Motor Neurone Disease. In spite of being wheelchair-bound and dependent on a computerised voice system for communication, Stephen continued to combine family life with his research into theoretical physics, in addition to an extensive programme of travel and public lectures. … Continued
Each year winter pressures contribute to an already stretched NHS. Illnesses and injuries from trips and falls result in an increased number of frail and vulnerable patients admitted to hospitals. Doctors are inevitably concerned over patient safety with the Royal College of Physicians reporting that in all, 58% of Doctors were “worried” or “very worried” … Continued
According to Public Health England falls are the most common cause of death from injury in the over 65’s and cost the NHS over £2bn and over 4 million bed days per year. Consequently, falls are the number one factor for a person losing independence and going into long term care and the risk of … Continued
Anyone can have a fall, but older people are more vulnerable and likely to fall, especially if they have a long-term health condition – the risk of falling is dramatically increased by the effect of ageing e.g. frailty, medication and multiple illnesses. Falls are the number one reason older people are taken into A&E (Age … Continued
COVID-19 patients admitted to hospital often require assistance with general mobility and need to sit upright due to breathing difficulties. If the patient’s condition deteriorates, then often the patient will benefit from the lying in a prone position, this can be performed either conscious with minimal of assistance, to unconscious requiring full assistance and ventilation. … Continued
