Care First 24 Ltd has developed a Preceptorship for Social Care, as we felt it essential to ensure the smooth transition of newly qualified nurses and those new to Social Care in the Home Care sector.  We recently sent the information to Skills for Care, ICB’s and Universities, and there

A huge congratulations to our Training and Development Director, Jayne Easterbrook, at Care First 24 for winning the Homecare Association’s Chief Nurse’s Silver Award, recognising an outstanding contribution to social care over 42 years.

Choosing a live-in carer for a loved one is a significant and often emotional decision. Understandably, the thought of welcoming a new, unfamiliar person into your home can feel unsettling. That is why our team of experts goes to great lengths to match every client with a fully trained carer

Sepsis is a serious condition that happens when the body overreacts to an infection. Instead of fighting off the infection in a controlled way, the immune system goes into overdrive

We are thrilled to announce that Care First 24 is the winner of two awards at the recent Kent Care Awards (KiCA) ceremony in Kent on the 13th September.

We are thrilled to announce that Care First 24 is the winner of two awards at the recent Kent Care Awards (KiCA) ceremony in Kent on the 13th September.

Healthcare professionals are essential to our lives, and it’s highly likely that each of us will need their services at some point in our lives. But what exactly is a healthcare professional, and what role do they play in society?

A few members of the Care First 24 Team made their way up to the London Marriott Hotel, London, on Friday 14th July to attend a finalists ceremony with The Stars of Social Care.

Nursing journeys differ depending on educational background, goals, and priorities. Luckily the diverse field of nursing will almost certainly have a path that suits everyone.

Becky Burke and Stephanie Rivers, from Care First 24 attended the Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service on the 15th May at Westminster Abbey.

The Jennifer Adesuwa Baker Foundation was registered in 2022 as a development organisation and a Non-Governmental Organisation working with communities, institutions, and government agencies to challenge harmful practices against children in impoverished and underserved communities.

This month we’re joining Skills for Care in #CelebratingSocialCare. Find out more about why and how we’re getting involved.

This month, @SkillsForCare is focusing on the Registered Manager role, therefore I thought I would write about what being a Registered Manager at Care First 24 means to me.

I love my role as a Registered Manager at Care First 24 and feel incredibly lucky to have the amazing team

We are thrilled to announce that Care First 24 is the winner of the ‘Best Home Care Start-Up’ award at the Home Care Awards in Birmingham on the 1st of March 2024.

Safeguarding encompasses the crucial task of protecting the health, well-being, and fundamental human rights of children and vulnerable adults, shielding them from harm, abuse, and exploitation. A robust safeguarding policy is essential for any business working with these groups, outlining practical measures to mitigate risks and ensure their safety.

Epilepsy is one of the most common serious neurological conditions affecting close to 65 million people across the world. There are over half a million people with epilepsy in the UK alone, so around 1 in 100 people.

At Care First 24 Ltd, we fully appreciate that the clinical support role has a wide range of responsibilities to ensure that the company as a whole reaches its full potential. The role is crucial for continuing support and keeping the business essentials strong and consistent.

LOASCA: Lgbtq+ Older Adult Social Care Assessment study addresses significant knowledge gaps about Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer (LGBTQ+) older (60+) people’s adult social care service experiences in England

Freedom to Speak Up is about encouraging a positive culture where people feel they can speak up and their voices will be heard and their suggestions acted upon.