Each year, pharmacists in the UK become more vital to our health care system. With so much pressure on the NHS in the wake of the coronavirus, many people struggle to get the level of individualised care they once received. What some of these people don’t realise, however, is that
Care homes are assisted living facilities for people who are struggling to care for themselves and even with help from friends, family and caretakers, had a needs assessment which found that they are in need of a care home. Some people with medical conditions that require round the clock care
Poor management of medications in care homes is a huge problem. With 7 of 10 care home residents exposed to at least one medication error per day throughout the UK, it is a widespread problem that needs close attention and care if you are a care home manager. Pharmacy to
If you are a care home or a supported living home manager and you still have medication management methodologies in place that involve each care worker being responsible for each client, you may be able to improve the efficiency and care of your clients with medication optimisation. PTMD is able
Every care home strives to provide the highest standard of care for their patients. They have a wide range of responsibilities from medical care, to providing nutrition, to ensuring each patient’s social and emotional needs are being met. It is no short order providing this comprehensive level of care and
The roles of pharmacists have greatly expanded over the years. A cornerstone of community health, pharmacists have the skills to provide essential services that used to only be available in GP surgeries. Their diverse expertise makes them a vital resource for care homes. One of the greatest benefits is on-site,
In 2020, a medical journal published a study that revealed there are over 237 million medication errors each year in England. In addition to causing over 1700 deaths every year, these errors cost the NHS almost 100 million annually. Some medication errors are linked to hospitals and GPs, but the
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