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FREE Video Conferencing for Care Homes

In these uncertain times, it is important to keep communications channels open with staff and customers. For those customers that don’t have a video conferencing solution, we have a free solution available with our partner, TelcoSwitch to use during the Covid-19 emergency.

March 24, 2020
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Coronavirus (Covid-19) Updated Message

Following our previous communication on the 2nd March, we wanted to communicate how we have reacted to the rapidly evolving outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Our top priorities remain the welfare of our employees, as well as maintaining a high level of service for our partners.

March 23, 2020
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How to divert your phone lines for remote working

Cloud Hosted? If you have a cloud hosted system you are good to go! Remote working will be straight forward, as calls can be picked up on a mobile or desktop app anywhere. These are free of charge for all our customers with CallSwitch. For businesses with a traditional system, while calls can be forwarded…

March 16, 2020
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Running the 40th London Marathon for Get Kids Going

After a frank conversation with his doctor, nearly two and half years ago, GHM’s Technical Director Aidan took up running. He took on a couple of 10k runs and the last two Oxford Half Marathons. This year though it is the big one and he will be running the 40th London marathon, something he has…

March 6, 2020
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Customer & Partner Message – Coronavirus

It has today (2nd March) been reported by Public Health England (PHE) that the widespread transmission of coronavirus in the UK is now ‘highly likely’. Many of our customers are rightly concerned about the potential impact of the developing situation and how it may impact their business. Here is an update to inform customers how…

March 2, 2020
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When to use a Wi-Fi Access Point with an External Antenna

In this blog we have compared internal antennas to external ones for the best in care home Wi-Fi.

February 28, 2020
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The BIG ISDN Switch Off – is your care home ready?

We reported last month that one of the biggest challenges for this new decade, will be the ISDN switch off. As a result of this, over the last three years GHM have seen a shift towards Hosted Telephone Systems or upgrading to SIP. But what is happening in the marketplace for care homes?

January 31, 2020
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CASE STUDY: BERKLEY CARE HOME

Berkley Care Group is known for its innovative approach to the sector. They provide luxury living for residents as well as exceptional care, which is recognised by industry bodies. Having worked with several homes in the group already GHM was appointed to install a new communications solution at their new care home in Chesham. This…

January 27, 2020
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CASE STUDY: HILLSIDE CARE HOME

Hillside prides itself on being a good quality home that the current director has run for some 15 years. They were the first home in Wales to be registered under the Eden Alternative, an approach to care that aims to address the three plagues of care home life: Loneliness, helplessness and boredom. GHM Care are…

January 27, 2020
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CASE STUDY: INSPIRE NEUROCARE

Inspire Neurocare Worcester is a new build rehabilitation facility, purpose-built for the needs of people living with a range of neurological conditions. The solution here consisted of installing a care home telephone system, care home Wi-Fi network and Smartphones, that not only connect to the telephone system, but also the bespoke GHM’s Nexus solution, which…

January 27, 2020
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