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Important information: Samsung telephone & WiFi systems
Many businesses and care homes across the UK have relied on Samsung phone systems and Wi-Fi solutions for many years. But since Samsung ceased manufacturing this equipment some time ago, their extended support for these systems has now ended. What does it mean for you? When manufacturing ceased, replacement parts were readily available thanks to...
April 24, 2025
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Samsung Equipment Notification
As part of GHM’s obligations under the Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021, GHM is required to notify clients of potential risks associated with telecom equipment that is no longer manufactured and, consequently, vulnerable to support-related issues. The Act defines “security compromises” as any action that compromises the availability, performance, or functionality of a network or a...
April 1, 2025
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The future of personal telephones for care home residents
To have use of a personal telephone in their room helps residents stay connected, live more independently and retain privacy. Why it's time for change With the UK's telephone network going digital (due to the PSTN/Analogue Switch Off), it's essential that the migration to digital landline services is managed within care homes, so that residents...
March 27, 2025
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Managing AI Tools in the Care Home
by Simon Hall, Senior IT Technician at GHM Care According to a recent Microsoft and LinkedIn Work Trend Index Report, three in four knowledge workers (75%) now use AI at work and 78% of those users are bringing their own AI tools to work (BYO AI), raising important IT security questions and risks. Our very own tech...
February 28, 2025
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GHM Care Finalists at Care Sector Supplier Awards 2025
We're delighted to announce that we are once again finalists in the Care Sector Supplier Awards 2025. The judges have shortlisted us for both the 'Assistive Technology Award' and the 'Broadband, Internet, Telecommunication & Computers/ IT Business Services Award'. We can't wait for the ceremony in April and send huge congratulations to all of the...
January 28, 2025
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Is it time to check your care home tech?
We visit hundreds of care homes each year and with limited budgets and resources, it’s easy to see how a lot of the tech care homes are using is…let’s just say ‘getting on a bit’. And that’s fine to a certain extent, but unfortunately there comes a time where that might result in data loss,...
November 29, 2024
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Introducing WiFi as a Service (WaaS) for Care Homes
Traditionally, enterprise-grade wireless networks for care homes require  upfront capital. However, now there is an affordable solution that takes away the need for any initial outlay and instead allows care homes to pay for their WiFi on a subscription basis. It's called WiFi as a Service (WaaS). Modern Wi-Fi networks are effective for about 5 years...
November 22, 2024
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Care Home Energy Update: October 2024
Every quarter, as part of our Energy Price Comparison service for care homes, we bring you the latest market factors that could be affecting the price of energy for your care home. Here's your energy review for October: Britain’s last coal-fired power plant closed on 30th September, ending 142 years of coal-generated electricity in the nation...
October 17, 2024
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New Install: Hamberley Neurocare Basingstoke
Hamberley Neurocare Basingstoke is a newly built, state-of-the-art neurological rehabilitation centre in Basingstoke. GHM Care worked alongside Hamberley Development and constructors from the design stage, right through to completion, to provide a range of telecoms, WiFi and nursecall solutions. The setting Designed around the needs of people living with a range of neurological conditions, Hamberley...
October 17, 2024
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Care Home Energy Update July 2024
The following market updates are a snapshot of the current trends, enabling care home owners to make well-informed decisions regarding their energy procurement. With temperatures slowly rising closer to seasonal norms. This should reduce gas demand and increase supplies. Additionally, wind generation was predicted to be 20% above seasonal levels recently, which should help keep prices...
July 4, 2024
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