All care organisations have a legal responsibility to provide staff with Health & Safety awareness training, including Fire Safety. Moving and Handling training is also mandatory and if staff are involved with preparing food or assisting at meal times then Food Safety and Hygiene training will also be mandatory.

the important benefits of having trained staff

Eldercare has become a hot topic nowadays as the increase in ageing population has caused concerns across the globe. Over the last 30-40 years, Nursing homes have changed from an alternative form of accommodation in later life to a place for those with the highest support needs towards the end of life. According to the latest studies, the number of people aged over 65 is expected to increase by 20%.