Website launches providing information about adult social care and health

RESIDENTS in North East Lincolnshire have received a tonic from health chiefs and volunteers.

A website providing universal information and advice about anything to do with adult social care and health has been launched.

The site – www.Services4.me.uk – is being run by the Care Trust Plus (CTP) in partnership with the council and Voluntary Action North East Lincolnshire.

It is designed for everyone living or working in North East Lincolnshire, whether they are using adult social care or healthcare services, pay for their own care or are a carer.

Showcase of high-tech gadgets

THE latest technological advancements to safeguard the elderly and vulnerable residents have been showcased in North East Lincolnshire.

The new equipment has been fitted to a demonstration bungalow at the Willows Older People's Mental Health Resource Centre to showcase their advantages to the area's care professionals.

It is hoped the newly-equipped bungalow will demonstrate how the area's vulnerable and elderly residents could live in the future.

Among the high-tech gadgets installed are fall detectors and medication reminders.

Wellbeing of carers in spotlight

Wellbeing of carers in spotlight

CARERS in North East Lincolnshire are being urged to take care of their own wellbeing.

A number of drop-in events are being held across the region, where experts will be on hand to offer advice on everything from making lifestyle changes to keeping healthy, heating your home and claiming benefits.

Regulator CQC says it will drive improvements for Mental Health patients

The Care Quality Commission today (27 October) highlighted areas of poor practice in mental health services for patients who are subject to the Mental Health Act, and pledged to use its regulatory powers to lever improvement. Publishing its first annual report on the use of the Act, CQC said its findings raised important concerns about how some care providers, in both the NHS and private sector, were adhering to the principles of the Act and its Code of Practice.