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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Giving the computers in your care homes or head office a bit of a spring clean now and again can really help to keep them tip top and up to date. Here are some top maintenance tips from GHM Care's IT Support Desk Engineer, Jamie Thorpe: Restart Your Computers It may sound too simple to...