Covid-19 Our CQC report
June 5th, 2020 in BlogOf course everyone is concerned that organisations are doing everything to ensure that best practice and safety to contain this virus is being done. We are no exception, Care Quality Commission who are the enforcement authority have recently undertaken an assessment of how we are…
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Bake day in Telford to aid Bloodwise
June 20th, 2017 in BlogWe are hoping as many people as possible will get behind our charity bake event in August – soggy bottoms and all! Great British Bake-Off stars Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry won’t be there but we hope many of you will as we try to…
Read more…Eggciting news – Sentinel Care Services to raffle off a huge chocolate Easter egg
February 15th, 2017 in BlogHere at Sentinel Care Services we have hatched a plan to raise as much money and awareness as we can for Bloodwise, a leading blood cancer charity. After the success of our fundraising last year we have reached out to local businesses to help us scramble…
Read more…Sentinel Carer of the Year announced
January 3rd, 2017 in BlogWe are delighted to announce Vanessa Lewis as the Sentinel Carer of the Year for 2016. Here at Sentinel we provide care services across Shropshire and Staffordshire, and our staff are absolutely integral to our service, so we like to highlight a member of staff…
Read more…Age is no barrier to becoming a carer
December 9th, 2016 in BlogBecoming a carer can open up a whole new way of life and our staff here at Sentinel Care Services come from a variety of backgrounds with age proving no barrier to starting your chosen career. Whether you’ve just finished university, recently started out on…
Read more…Sentinel leading talks to help ease care crisis
November 25th, 2016 in BlogAdult social care in the UK is “close to breaking point” according to the managing director of Sentinel Care Services – who is leading talks to help ease the crisis. Steve Harris has worked in the care industry for nearly 20 years and says the…
Read more…Caregiving is a rewarding experience – just ask Isaac!
October 28th, 2016 in BlogBeing a caregiver means being able to make a real difference in people’s lives and we at Sentinel Care Services pride ourselves on supporting existing staff and enabling new colleagues to attain the highest possible care for the comfort of our clients. But why is…
Read more…What do I do if one parent goes into respite and the other remains at home?
July 14th, 2016 in BlogOur Sentinel support workers sometimes go into homes where they may be looking after one person but their spouse is still there living with them. On occasion, the person being looked after then goes into respite or into full-time care which sadly leaves their…
Read more…My loved one has been diagnosed with dementia – can they continue living in their own home?
July 14th, 2016 in BlogMy loved one has been diagnosed with dementia – can they continue living in their own home? The time immediately after a dementia diagnosis can be extremely worrying for all involved. One of the most concerning things can be wondering whether your loved one can…
Read more…Homecare key to improving NHS discharge delays
May 27th, 2016 in BlogOver twice the number of older people than previously thought may be left waiting in hospital despite being ready for discharge, according to a National Audit Office (NAO) report. Delayed discharge from hospital significantly affects the wellbeing of older people and United Kingdom Homecare Association…
Read more…We’re delighted to support youngsters from across Shropshire at glittering awards ceremony
May 6th, 2016 in BlogWe’ve been out partying again! It’s been a good week here at Sentinel Care Services because for the first time ever we sponsored an award at the Young Enterprise awards for Shropshire, which meant we went along to the glittering event. We sponsored a table…
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