Caring Gives you Wings

Posted on 20th October 2020

Having previously worked in a Spa Resort, Agnieska knew something was missing in her work life… Over the period of a year she reached out to #NWCare and started to learn more about the care sector and the type of careers we offer, she wanted to know that we would support her on a new […]

Infection Prevention and Control Awareness Sessions for Domiciliary Care Staff

Posted on 16th October 2020

(Update – New dates have been added) Dear Team See information below from the Clinical Education Centre on how to register for Infection Prevention and Control Awareness Sessions for Domiciliary Care Staff. Each session can take up to 100 participants. CEC – Registering on CEC website Feb 2020 Instructions http://www.nwcare.co.uk/app/uploads/sites/2/2020/10/CEC-Registering-on-CEC-website-Feb-2020.pdf  Website Registration link https://cec.hscni.net/ Infection […]

COVID Psychological Support Helpline for NWCare staff

Posted on 5th October 2020

WHSCT COVID Psychological Support Helpline is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. The Helpline is a CONFIDENTIAL service open to all HSC staff including those within the Western Trust, local GP Practices, Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and the Independent Care Sector – This includes #NWCare staff Telephone: 02871611281, choose option 3 Email: COVIDPsychological.Support@westerntrust.hscni.net Click […]

NWCare Team – Get the flu vaccine in 2020

Posted on 30th September 2020

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the target for 2020/21 has been raised to 75% for all frontline health and social care staff in NI – NWCare wish to support this target and would like to encourage our teams to get the flu jab – It’s FREE for NWCare Staff What is the Flu? […]

#COVID19 Safe ways of working

Posted on 22nd September 2020

#COVID19 Safe ways of working For more information on infection prevention and control of COVID-19 please visit:http://www.gov.uk/…/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-infection…Information Source: Public Health England

Supporting you to deliver the best quality Care

Posted on 15th September 2020

Did you know #NWCare provide specialised community care services? The provision and delivery of specialised and community care services requires an expert insight and a thorough understanding of a service user’s needs. It is essential to understand and manage the provision of care within professional standards set out in relevant Legislation and the Quality Standards, […]

Clara – From Carer to Nurse to Carer

Posted on 14th September 2020

Say hello to Clara – Clara has worked for #NWCare for over two and half years and has used her care experience and learning to help her move into Nursing.Clara is from the #Strabane area and was inspired by Community Care work to start studying Nursing at Magee University (Ulster University ) in #Derry / […]

Fight the Flu in Northern Ireland

Posted on 8th September 2020

Given all that has been going on in the last nine months, we would ask you all to organise getting the flu vaccine this year. The flu jab will help protect you, your family, colleagues and significantly our clients from the flu. Families with vulnerable members should seriously consider getting the jab in advance to […]

Posted on 24th August 2020

Very good video about putting on #PPE and taking #PPE off This resource is primarily for care workers and providers delivering care, but would do know harm for all of us to be more aware about the appropriate use of personal protective equipment. Thank you Public Health England for this video #NWCare