SweetTree volunteered to be one of the first home care providers to take part in the pilots for the new inspection process for the Care Quality Commission (CQC).nIt involved a virtual ‘focused’ inspection – and SweetTree was delighted to be awarded a second consecutive Outstanding’ rating.
Tom Welbourne
What people say about ‘Outstanding’ SweetTree
When it comes to choosing a home care provider, inevitably you want to know what other people think of their services. That’s why we’ve collated the comments that were made confidentially by our clients, their families and other professionals to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) at our recent inspection.
SweetTree is rated Outstanding – Again
SweetTree Home Care Services are proud to announce that, despite the pandemic, we have once again been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) – the care sector’s regulator.
Mental Health on Blue Monday
This year, perhaps more than any other year in recent memory, the need and importance for us all to look after our mental health and support each other at this time, is clear and urgent. The Covid-19 pandemic has eroded many of the things that normally protect our mental health – from social connectedness to financial security and hope for the future.
Farm Festivities and Winter Solstice
The last few weeks of December were a flurry of activity on the farm; with the team feeling lucky to be able to spend time together in these somewhat gloomy times; to craft, laugh and to do silly dances.
Not Every Disability is Visible
Not every disability is visible: living an independent, fulfilling life with a hidden disability.
Preventing Bullying and Abuse of Older People
Every adult should be able to live safely, free from abuse and neglect. Most are able to do this, but research indicates that almost half a million people aged over 65 will experience some form of bullying, abuse or neglect.
Home care vs. care home – which is the best solution right now?
Whether you require care for yourself or a loved one, the question right now as we enter the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic is ‘which care solution offers the safest option?’.
Stress Awareness for Carers: Top Tips for Making it Through
Held on Wednesday November 4th, National Stress Awareness Day is run by the International Stress Management Association (ISMA) – and after the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic we are experiencing across the globe, stress has never been a bigger issue than now.
Ageing and Being Aged
That we are all ageing is a truism with most of us hoping that one day we will become aged.