Chris Potter
If you are employed by the homecare or private nursing sector then you may be interested to know that the mental health of social workers has been affected by a ransomware attack. Those who provide bespoke care packages have also been impacted. Data has shown time and time again that there is a risk of ransomware to healthcare providers in the UK, and that more has to be done to try and make sure that people are given the support and training they need. KnowBe4 are a top provider when it comes to awareness and security training. They created a simulated phishing program and they have also shown what an impact it has had on the healthcare sector. The details about the malicious attacks as well as the financial costs have all come to light, as have the recovery efforts. It would seem that the UK healthcare sector is being failed and that the report now outlines the contributing aspects of these attacks. Some of it comes down to making the wrong click but at the same time, there are other issues at-hand.
Some of the key findings include the fact that there has been a huge surge in attacks and that there has been an increase of over 77%. Healthcare workers are amongst some of the most affected and they are facing an increase of over 74%. The impact of breaches like this is proving to be quite far reaching when you look at the cost and time of everything. Organisations could well be trying to pay off the debt and they could also be trying to handle things like this for years to come. Stopping attacks is now a bigger priority than ever. Even though organisations are known for having a bad starting point, more has to be done.
If you happen to work in the sector of private nursing, homecare or if you work with social workers who offer bespoke care packages then you should know that lately, things have happened to affect the mental health of staff members. Right now there is an enquiry going on into the pandemic and it hopes to find out the reason why social care was forgotten. A lot of workers are determined to make sure that social care is not forgotten about again, while making sure that more is done to try and stop the country from going back. Thousands of lives were lost in the care sector and in nursing homes, not to mention that people are desperate for lessons to be learnt. Right now, there is an urgent plan that revolves around the social health reform. The public enquiry is underway and they have said that things could be done faster. Mike Padgham has said that priorities have changed and that it is imperative to make sure that social care is prioritised where possible. It’s important to make sure that the pandemic is not forgotten about.
Right now, the impact of the pandemic is not due to be examined until next year, especially in the care sector. This is way off as it doesn’t give people the chance to learn lessons or to get the right improvements done. It’s important to make sure that the enquiry is shortened where possible and that the results are reported quickly. If this can be done then it will help to make sure that everything is as it should be and that people are able to get the care they need without compromise. Only time will tell what the future holds but right now it seems that more has to be done to make sure that history doesn’t repeat itself.
The UK Covid-19 Enquiry has Begun
If you work in private nursing, offer bespoke care packages or even support social workers with their mental health then you will be interested to know that the homecare investigation into how Covid was handled is now underway. The enquiry has been done to try and find out how the government responded to the pandemic as well as finding out the impact that it has had on the general public. On top of this, they have also had to learn a lot of lessons regarding the future and the way that everything is being planned out. The enquiry is going to explore the political governance of the pandemic as well as looking into how resilient and prepared the country was. Things such as the pandemic and the impact that it has had on healthcare are going to be explored as well so that everyone can find out what can be done to try and stop bad decisions from being made in the future. At the end of the day, vaccines and therapeutics are going to come into play, making sure that people had them ready to access and that it is possible for them to handle a pandemic again in the future, should one come to light. Of course, only time will tell what findings are discovered but as of yet, the UK government have been confident that they have done everything possible to try and beat the pandemic and they have been taking steps to try and push things forward as well. This is great to say the least and it just goes to show that they do care about the country and the welfare of its people. The investigation hopes to highlight any failures, so that we can learn from them and move forward properly.
The Nuffield Trust have come out to say that the publicly funded social care system for older adults is now failing. They have said that for older adults, that the publicly funded care is required. Emma Dodsworth and Laura Shlepper are amongst a series of statistics and a lot of them are being taken from a lot of other pieces of research. The older population has increased quite a lot and it is safe to say that a lot of them now require home care. That being said, there is not enough funding at all to try and support this. The amount of older people who are now living at home has fallen over the years and this does indicate that more has to be done. If you work in homecare or if you work in the sector of private nursing, then you will understand this more than anyone. If you provide bespoke care packages in private nursing or if you offer mental health support to social workers, then this will be of special interest to you. The amount of older population who live at home and who need help has fallen over time and it looks like a lot of this is due to better health and living standards. This means that people can now live on their own for longer periods of time and this is great to say the least. Studies have found that half of people who are over the age of 65 need one carer or some kind of support from family. On top of this, more has to be done to try and make sure that the sector does not fail in terms of lack of funding. Follow this story if you want to find out more.
A new attachment has now been added to the general Market Sustainability and the Fair Cost of Care. The cost of care reports and the market sustainability plans have been released by a local authority. They have been linked to the documents of each council that is available and this is great to say the least. This has actually gone against the guidance for Annex G- which has actually be removed. When you look at the Market Sustainability and Fair Cost Fund, you will soon see that local authorities in England have to publish the cost of care reports in February.
Of course, there is a lot of work that has to be done to try and make sure that those who work in homecare and those who work in private nursing get the help that they need. Those who offer mental health support to social workers also have to make sure that they are doing what they can to stay afloat, but this is very difficult in the current climate. Of course, only time will tell if this is going to make a difference but at the end of the day, the sector is on its knees. The cost of care is rising, and it is safe to say that more funding is required. This is very difficult to plan when you look at the fact that the NHS is not getting enough as it is, and that every single part of it is having a hard time. If you want to keep up with this story, then be sure to follow the cost of care report and also make sure that you explore the idea of market sustainability as well. If you can do this, then you will find it easier to stay on top.
Helen Whately who is the Minister for Social Care has come out to thank nurses in a letter that has since been released. This day is very important, mainly because it is actually the anniversary of the famous Florence Nightingale. The Minister, along with Deborah Sturdy have shared various messages of appreciation and they have also shown their support in letters, blog posts and various visits across England. If you happen to work in private nursing or if you like to offer bespoke care packages to social workers who have mental health issues, then this is of big significance. Of course, it is important to know that a lot of work is being done to try and give support to those who need it and now workers from across the world are doing what they can to try and provide help as well. That being said, the private nursing sector is now on its knees and it’s days like this where recognition is important to give. Nurses often find themselves working very long hour and at the end of the day it is of no surprise to see that people are struggling more than ever to get the care they need. That being said, if action is not taken now to try and make a change then it is never going to happen, and this could result in some huge consequences for the patients and the nurses who work in the business. Of course, only time will tell what the future holds but right now it would seem that people really do have to do more in order to make sure that they are giving and receiving the proper level of support. Keep up to date with this story to find out more.
A peer and a former minister has come out to say that they ultimately regret taking part in the health and social care sector. The government has said that they now recommend including social care within the department’s name. Of course, he has now come out to say that this was a huge mistake. He said at London, one of the main hubs that he now thinks that he was wrong and ultimately what they have ended up with is other places competing for money. This was a mistake to say the least. He has come out to say that what they should be thinking about is the machinery of the government issue. More has to be done to try and make sure that progress is made here and he now believes it should all be handled by the Department for Business and Trade. They have to make sure that they follow all of the right publications and that they do what they can to bring about a positive result. Warner was the Parliamentary Under Secretary in the year 2003 and this lasted until the year 2005. He then went on to be the Minister for National Health. At the end of the day, quite a lot has changed over the years and he was made a peer in the year 1998. If you happen to work in homecare or if you like to offer bespoke care packages as the result of your private nursing campaign then this is great. It is also ideal if you work with social workers or if you support others with mental health. At the end of the day, only time will tell what the future holds but right now it looks like the sector as a whole is failing.
If you offer bespoke care packages, work with social workers or trying to do your bit for mental health support for the homecare sector then this will be interesting to you. If you work in private nursing, then you should know that the market sustainability fund has changed. It has been released that £400m of new funding is going to be made available and this is going to be done in conjunction with the £162 million for the Cost of Care fund. Authorities are being encouraged to do what they can to think about things such as digitisation and they are also reporting conditions for the fund. The Local Government have to agree on a plan to support the Better Care Fund and the two objectives that have been released include improving the quality of care for people while also trying to reduce the amount of pressure that is on the EUC. Of course, social care services are also going to be influenced. This is going to be through preventative services. Tackling delayed discharge while also bringing about sustained improvements in the outcome will support a way bigger system flow. Further details can be found online and when you do look into them you will soon find that it is easier than ever for you to get the support you need. Of course, market sustainability is so important in the care sector but that being said, more has to be done to try and make sure that this can carry on for the next few years. If this is not possible then more changes will have to be made in order to keep the industry going. Only time will tell what the future holds but right now it looks like more has to be done.
If you want to support the mental health of those who you serve in homecare or if you work in private nursing and often work with social workers who offer bespoke care packages then you may be interested to know about some new research. Research has found that if you do not wear a hearing aid then you could be putting yourself at higher risk of dementia. This study is a breakthrough to say the least and it has found that hearing loss happens to a lot of people. That being said, if you avoid using a hearing aid then this could put you at a higher risk of developing dementia. If you do not wear a hearing aid when you need to then you could be 42% more likely to develop dementia when compared to those who have a normal level of hearing. There was no increased risk when you look at the people who do use hearing aids, however. The results that stem from this did prompt a lot of discussion about how loss of hearing can lead to isolation from others. It is also linked to things like cognitive decline as well. These are just some of the many issues that those who have dementia face. If you work in homecare then this may be interesting to you, as it is so important that people are given the support that they need when it comes to their hearing. If you can do your bit to make sure that people get the hearing aid support they need when they need it, then you could actually be doing your bit to stop people from developing dementia as well which is truly so important as it can cut years off your life.
