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Supporting shared decision making in care homes: A free guide

This guide on shared decision making was co-created by My Home Life England alongside an Expert Advisory Group of people working in a range of care homes. The guide contains Case studies,...
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Some practice thoughts for bringing summer into the lives of people living, working and visiting care homes

Summertime can stir up memories of home, holidays, family and friends. Support people to reflect on previous summers – Who were you with? What was the weather like? What activities did you...
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MHLE reflection on CQC published data showing the death notifications involving COVID-19 received from care homes

On 21st July 2021, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) published data showing the death notifications involving COVID-19 received from individual care homes between 10 April 2020 and 31 March 2021. At My Home Life...
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QI initiative improves the safer administration of medicines in a Birmingham care home

The QI initiative was part of a National Medicines Safety Improvement Programme (MedSIP) commissioned by NHS England and Improvement (NHSE/I) which aims to improve the safer administration of medicines in care homes....
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Webinar & Peer Support Programme: Developing & Commissioning Quality in Care Homes

On 29th April 2021, My Home Life England held a national webinar entitled ‘Developing and Commissioning Quality in Care Homes During Times of Uncertainty’.   The webinar aimed to support attendees to...
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My Home Life England ‘Bitesize’ Course

Bitesize is our online course full of practical ideas for improving quality in care settings. Gain practical ideas, tips and advice to support quality development Strengthen your own resilience, confidence and leadership...
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Top Tips for supporting nominated visitors to return to the care home as restrictions ease

The below thoughts were shared with My Home Life England by a group of care home managers in Essex. They shared tips for how they themselves and other managers could support their teams...
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An update on our Intergenerational Linking project for Intergenerational Week

This week we’ve been supporting National Intergenerational Week, celebrating the moments and opportunities where different age groups come together and intergenerational friendships are made. Our intergenerational project Care Home Friends and Neighbours:...
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Precious moments of connection: Our thoughts on the last 12 months

“We pulled people together. Communicating between families and residents. Dancing! I worked 15-16 days in a row, 18 hours a day. My motivation? – it needed to be done.” This is a...
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Meet Dr Ali Somers – our new Research Fellow for Intergenerational Linking

Hello! I am thrilled to join Care Home Friends and Neighbours: Intergenerational Linking. “As someone who is passionate about all things intergenerational, I think this project presents a meaningful opportunity to spark...
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