Author Archives: Will

Government announces £588 million package to support recent hospital patients requiring domiciliary care

Caregiver assisting senior lady in wheelchair

The new announcement comes as the government looks to prepare for a potential second wave of COVID-19 during the winter months. From the beginning of September, the NHS will assess outgoing hospital patients and make a comprehensive assessment to determine whether patients are eligible for funding. Those eligible will then have up to six weeks […]

Social Care Leaders Have Urged Caution in Easing Lockdown

Woman vacuuming the living room

Social care bosses have urged care providers to be even more vigilant as lockdowns are eased across the UK. While welcoming a return to relative normality and acknowledging the joy of families re-uniting, leaders in the sector are advising caution. CEO of the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE), Kathryn Smith said: “It’s great news […]

New Government Guidance on Care Staff Wearing PPE

Face mask and wearing gloves part of PPE

The government has issued new guidance in relation to managing the health of care staff who have been exposed to COVID-19. The new guidance states that any healthcare personnel who have come into close contact with someone who has COVID-19, do not have to self-isolate as long as they have been wearing the correct Personal […]

A Week of Celebrating Heroes Past and Present at KASE Care

Nurse tending to a patient in a hospital bed

This past week, we’ve been acknowledging our national heroes from both past and present. With VE Day celebrations and International Nursing Day, the thoughts of everyone at KASE Care have been with those who keep us safe. On Sunday, the directors at KASE Care helped to organise a street party in which we (in line […]

KASE Care Want to Help You Say ‘Get Well Soon’

Caregiver reading with an elderly patient

Here at KASE Care, we understand how difficult this time has been for our community. These past few weeks have been especially tough for people who haven’t been able to visit family members who are unwell. It’s the little things that often work wonders when a loved one is ill – whether that’s a visit, […]

Our Marie Curie Story…

Carer enjoying coffee with smiling senior patient

“My wife’s grandad passed away six years ago, the support he received from Marie Curie was sensational” Like many other families across the UK, the incredible care provided by Marie Curie has touched the KASE Care family.  Sandeep Gakhal, Director at KASE Care, was overwhelmed by the care his wife’s grandfather received from Marie Curie […]

Our Future Carer Wrote A Poem For Everyone to Enjoy!

Girl rushing to hug a man in a wheelchair being pushed by a lady

Given the current situation, we think everyone could do with some cheering up. One of our future carers has written a beautiful poem about rainbows for everyone to enjoy. In times like this, it’s important that we come together as a community to overcome this challenge. That’s why we are also launching the KASE Care […]