January Employee of the Month
We have finally managed to get through the long month of January! Aren’t we glad it’s over? Yes we are! But we wouldn’t have been able to get through this month without our HCA’s and Nurses working as hard as they do to provide an amazing service to all of our clients. Here at Secure…...
Managing Sleep When You Work Night Shifts
At Secure Healthcare Solutions, we are pleased to offer roles that allow our teams to work flexible hours which suit their needs, whether to fit in with family responsibilities, allow you top up your income, or to fit in with your social life. For many, that means working night shifts, be it as a nurse,…...
Overnight Care at Home West Midlands
When considering a care at home plan, you may wish to consider whether you or your loved one needs assistance during the night. Choosing to use overnight care can be something that you wish to do from when you start to use care at home services. or may become a requirement at a later stage…...
7 Common Types of Care at Home
If you or a loved one are struggling at home, it can be difficult to understand what types of care may be right for you. There are many different types of care available, so it can be helpful to understand what type of service you will need in order to work out a care plan…...
How Winter Can Affect Dementia
Winter has a tendency to make the symptoms of dementia worse than they already are. If you have loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s, you may have noted their increased agitation, distress and general detachment during the winter. A long- standing theory, research has concluded that the winter weather has a direct impact on the symptoms…...
How Has the Budget Affected the Cost of Care?
As expected, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a 2018/2019 budget that did little to reassure the care industry and its users. Falling outside the government’s pledged NHS spending commitment, the Chancellor committed additional funds to social care for both this year’s budget and the 2019/2020 budget. Prior to this, the government had previously committed…...
What to Do if Your Elderly Parents are Being Scammed
According to research undertaken for Age UK in 2017, almost 5 million people aged 65 or over in the UK believe that they have been targeted by scammers. Additionally, the National Trading Standards Scams team report that the average age of postal fraud victims is 75 years old. For those with elderly parents who may be…...
Nursing Jobs in Birmingham
Find your next job in nursing If you are a nurse who's looking for their next role Secure Healthcare Solutions offer a nursing agency service in Birmingham and across the West Midlands and beyond. We have a wide range of temporary and permanent roles available and offer a wealth of benefits. Our nursing vacancies cover a…...
Is Care at Home Cheaper Than a Care Home?
With the costs of residential care homes for the elderly increasing, a huge number of people are now considering care at home services to allow their relatives, parents and spouses to be cared for in their own environment. Being looked after at home can be incredibly beneficial for those who need support - being in…...
How to write a nursing CV
When newly qualified, it can be daunting to put together your very first nursing CV. Whether it's a case of being unsure of what counts as experience, how long your CV should be, and what qualities that you have which you should cover, there are several factors to consider when putting together your first nursing…...
Elderly Care – How To Stay Well in the Summer
It's officially the start of summer, and while many of us enjoy the warmer weather, with temperatures set to soar in the coming weeks, it's also a time when those who are elderly or vulnerable may be at risk. The fact is, there are some groups who are more vulnerable to extreme weather conditions than…...
5 Ways To Protect Against Dementia
Dementia is an umbrella term which is used to describe a number of brain conditions that affect cognitive ability. There are around 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK, and this is expected to rise to 1 million by 2025. As the population ages, this is expected to rise to 2 million by 2051.…...
5 Questions To Ask When Choosing a Home Care Provider
When you are looking for care at home services for yourself or a family member, it's understandable that you want to ensure that you are finding the agency who will provide the best possible care. With many care agencies to choose from, it can be daunting trying to work out who will be the right…...
Home Care Services in Derby
Secure Healthcare solutions are pleased to announce that we are now offering care at home services in the Derby area. Whatever your needs, our fully trained, compassionate and expert carers can assist. Our care at home services offer you, or your loved one the choice to stay at home with support which is completely tailored…...
Respite Care in Wolverhampton
If you are looking for care at home services in the Wolverhampton area - Secure Healthcare Solutions can help you. Whether you require some time 'off' from caring from a loved one, or are looking for a longer term solution, our respite care services mean that the person you usually care for can stay comfortably…...
Respite Care West Midlands
If you are looking for care at home services in the Wolverhampton area - Secure Healthcare Solutions can help you. Whether you require some time 'off' from caring from a loved one, or are looking for a longer term solution, our respite care services mean that the person you usually care for can stay comfortably…...
What Type of Care At Home Do I Need?
If you have made the decision to seek a homecare provider for you or a loved one, it can be difficult to know which type of carer is right for you. With a range of services available, how do you choose what type of support you require? There are various types of home care services,…...
What Type of Care At Home Do I Need?
If you have made the decision to seek a homecare provider for you or a loved one, it can be difficult to know which type of carer is right for you. With a range of services available, how do you choose what type of support you require? There are various types of home care services,…...
What Are The Benefits of Agency Nursing?
If you work in the healthcare profession, you may, at some point considered using a nursing agency. Whether you are a RGN, a healthcare assistant, or any other type of nurse practitioner, at Secure Healthcare Solutions, we have a range of excellent roles available on an agency basis. But what are the benefits of working…...
24 Hour Home Care West Midlands
For those who require care to assist with living at home, it's not likely that help is required just throughout daytime hours. If you or a loved one now need assistance to carry out tasks which may have previously been performed easily, you may require additional care at any time of the day to help with…...