News for Website - June 2018
"Major Supermarket in the UK introduces 'slow-moving' checkout lanes for Dementia shoppers"
One of the largest supermarkets in the UK, Sainsbury's, has begun rolling out 'slow-moving' checkout lanes within their stores, to enable Dementia shoppers to shop at a more relaxed pace.
The supermarket has been running the initiative at a store in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne for the last two years and has also introduced a 'slow shopping' checkout at a branch in Prestwick, South Ayrshire. Staff at the store have been given training to help them support shoppers with Dementia, and this is being backed by Alzheimer's Scotland in partnership with Dementia Friendly Prestwick.
A Sainsbury's spokesperson said "Our aim is to be the most inclusive retailer and we want all of our customers to have a great shopping experience in our stores. Shopping can be a stressful time for those with Dementia, so by trialling a 'slow shopping' option, we hope we can make their lives easier".
Healthcare Plus Recruitment think that this is a fantastic initiative towards assisting those with Dementia even further in today's society, and hopefully, if successful, the other leading supermarkets in the UK will also be able to introduce slow shopping checkouts to enable the 850,000 people in the UK* currently living with Dementia, to enjoy a more relaxed shopping experience in the future.
* Figures produced by the Alzheimer's Society
"Major Supermarket in the UK introduces 'slow-moving' checkout lanes for Dementia shoppers"
One of the largest supermarkets in the UK, Sainsbury's, has begun rolling out 'slow-moving' checkout lanes within their stores, to enable Dementia shoppers to shop at a more relaxed pace.
The supermarket has been running the initiative at a store in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne for the last two years and has also introduced a 'slow shopping' checkout at a branch in Prestwick, South Ayrshire. Staff at the store have been given training to help them support shoppers with Dementia, and this is being backed by Alzheimer's Scotland in partnership with Dementia Friendly Prestwick.
A Sainsbury's spokesperson said "Our aim is to be the most inclusive retailer and we want all of our customers to have a great shopping experience in our stores. Shopping can be a stressful time for those with Dementia, so by trialling a 'slow shopping' option, we hope we can make their lives easier".
Healthcare Plus Recruitment think that this is a fantastic initiative towards assisting those with Dementia even further in today's society, and hopefully, if successful, the other leading supermarkets in the UK will also be able to introduce slow shopping checkouts to enable the 850,000 people in the UK* currently living with Dementia, to enjoy a more relaxed shopping experience in the future.
* Figures produced by the Alzheimer's Society
News for website - June 2018
"Carers Week - Events in Scotland - June 2018"
Carers Week takes place from Monday 11 June 2018 to Sunday 17 June 2018. These events look at the ways that organisations across the board can support carers to stay healthy, whilst caring for others. These events within communities can assist carers to help look after their loved ones well, whilst recognising that they are individuals with health and wellbeing needs of their own.
There are an estimated 6.5 million unpaid carers in the UK, and these events will assist to raise awareness, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and to help keep them healthy and connected to their local communities. The events also recognise the valuable contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.
Organisations supporting events throughout the UK include Independent Age, Age UK, Carerstrust and MS Society, amongst many others.
For further information regarding Carers Week this week and the events planned within Scotland during this week, please visit:
https://www.carersweek.org/
"Carers Week - Events in Scotland - June 2018"
Carers Week takes place from Monday 11 June 2018 to Sunday 17 June 2018. These events look at the ways that organisations across the board can support carers to stay healthy, whilst caring for others. These events within communities can assist carers to help look after their loved ones well, whilst recognising that they are individuals with health and wellbeing needs of their own.
There are an estimated 6.5 million unpaid carers in the UK, and these events will assist to raise awareness, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and to help keep them healthy and connected to their local communities. The events also recognise the valuable contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.
Organisations supporting events throughout the UK include Independent Age, Age UK, Carerstrust and MS Society, amongst many others.
For further information regarding Carers Week this week and the events planned within Scotland during this week, please visit:
https://www.carersweek.org/
News for Website - June 2018
"Adult Social Care contributions to the Scottish Economy hits £3.4b"
The SSSC has published its findings on the activities of Adult Social Care and how much it contributes to the wider Scottish Economy.
The report highlights the total that Adult Social Care contributes, amounting to £3.4b. The UK, England, NI and Wales have also recently published similar reports, but show the Scotland's economy is contributed more by the Adult Social Care sector than other nations.
There are nearly 148,000 people who work in Adult Social Care with more than 5000 regulated services and direct employers, making it the eighth biggest employment sector in terms of the number of jobs and equates to 6% of the total workforce in Scotland.
The report also confirms, once again, that people working in Adult Social Care make a critical contribution to people's health and wellbeing, along its massive contribution the Scottish economy and to employment overall.
Healthcare Plus are extremely proud to be a part of the economic growth in Scotland, contributing to both people's personal wealth in terms of employment opportunities and also providing the increasing need to provide great, person-centred care to those most vulnerable in society within our region.
To view the report in further detail, please visit the SSSC website on:
http://www.ssscnews.uk.com
"Adult Social Care contributions to the Scottish Economy hits £3.4b"
The SSSC has published its findings on the activities of Adult Social Care and how much it contributes to the wider Scottish Economy.
The report highlights the total that Adult Social Care contributes, amounting to £3.4b. The UK, England, NI and Wales have also recently published similar reports, but show the Scotland's economy is contributed more by the Adult Social Care sector than other nations.
There are nearly 148,000 people who work in Adult Social Care with more than 5000 regulated services and direct employers, making it the eighth biggest employment sector in terms of the number of jobs and equates to 6% of the total workforce in Scotland.
The report also confirms, once again, that people working in Adult Social Care make a critical contribution to people's health and wellbeing, along its massive contribution the Scottish economy and to employment overall.
Healthcare Plus are extremely proud to be a part of the economic growth in Scotland, contributing to both people's personal wealth in terms of employment opportunities and also providing the increasing need to provide great, person-centred care to those most vulnerable in society within our region.
To view the report in further detail, please visit the SSSC website on:
http://www.ssscnews.uk.com