The flesh and blood Office Staff would like to pass on their thanks and admiration for the exceptional efforts put in by our Carers during the adverse weather. They were infinitely more useful than a Snowman!

Our internal assessors, Pam Wilson, Sam Butler and Claire Knight give individual and regular assistance to care staff during their studies for this award and undertake the required care practice observations while they are working with clients. The photograph, taken at Kemble Care's office, shows several recent candidates who have achieved their awards.

Forthcoming Talks

On frequent occasions throughout each year we invite experts from the health and care sectors to give talks and workshops to our office and care staff. The following topics give a flavour of the talks arranged:

'Supporting Clients and Carers through Bereavement' - Jean Fisher, Head of Education, discusses various issues surrounding end of life care and supporting the bereaved - combined over the two sessions being held at St Michael’s Hospice.

'Supporting Stroke-affected Clients' - Ellen Green, Neuro -Physiotherapist, Kyrle House Practice, Hereford. Practical advice and demonstrations of techniques in managing physical and mobility problems.

'Supporting Clients with Respiratory Problems' - Kerry Mills, Respiratory Nurse at Hereford County Hospital. Advice on ways to support people with respiratory problems such as asthma and COPD and people on long term oxygen therapy, practical demonstration of various equipment.

'Supporting Head Injury Clients' - Rachel Hall, Operations Director, Herefordshire Headway. Discussion on types of head injuries and management strategies relevant to encouraging independence within a home setting and while attending Herefordshire Headway.

'Supporting Multiple Sclerosis Clients' - Del Thomas, Specialist Nurse from the Hereford Primary Care Trust includes a discussion on the various stages of the condition and how it can affect different parts of the body, the challenges it presents, and how care staff can provide support (this talk will not be a repeat of any ones give previously on this subject).