The latest news from Oxford House Community Care
5 Things CQC Inspectors Will look at When They Come for Inspection
5 Things CQC Inspectors will look at when they come for inspection. By Donna Doyle, Registered Manager My job as Registered Manager means I take overall responsibility for day to day regulatory compliance and ensuring that we meet or exceed all fundamental standards of care. I have been involved in our inspection process many times…
Why It’s Important to Get the Right Elderly Care After the Pandemic
There’s no denying that the coronavirus pandemic has had – and is still having – a significant impact on our nation and the world, with elderly people among those who have been hit hardest. In fact, from the day a global pandemic was announced, it was made clear that the risks associated with catching coronavirus…
Training at Oxford House Community Care
What training is required to become a carer? Oxford House Community Care prides itself on the training we provide to our staff, whether someone is new to care or an experienced carer. We have worked with a local training provider for many years who specialise in delivering the Care Certificate Induction Programme over 4 days…
Why Is Elderly Care Important?
As your parents, or other loved ones, become older, the likelihood is that they might become frail, weak, and even poorly. With that in mind, there’s no denying that their needs will become more significant. But if you want your older relatives to continue living as comfortable a life as possible, it’s important that you…
Personal Development and Career Progression
Another internal promotion... At Oxford House we are always encouraging our carers to develop their skills and knowledge through personal development. We promote the Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship scheme, this helps staff to become more efficient and effective when performing their duties at work and creates better job prospects for those looking to progress further…
Living with Dementia: Hydration & Nutrition
Dementia care with hydration and nutrition Welcome to our living with dementia blog, focussing on hydration and nutrition. We hope this will provide useful information to help assist relatives in caring for loved ones that suffer from dementia. The main reason behind people suffering with poor hydration & nutrition is their issues associated with eating,…
Promotional Video
Discover what our home care service has to offer We have produced an informative and engaging video to provide a deeper understanding of what our home care service has to offer. It showcases our personal & effective approach to care, from the initial enquiry stage through to the enhancement of lifestyle. It highlights the tailored…
Becoming a Carer in 2021
My first three months as a Carer Meet Ilham, one of our most recent and youngest members of our ever growing team of carers. We thought we would allow Ilham to share her experiences on being a carer and why she enjoys working at Oxford House Community Care. 1) How did you find the recruitment…
What you should consider when choosing a home care provider
How to choose a home care provider We understand the importance of finding the right home care provider, with the happiness and wellbeing of your loved one at stake. As stressful as the process can be, it’s important to do your research and ask the right questions so the provider you choose is able to…
