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Is your care home WiFi feeling the pressure? Tips for better WiFi

These are some very unusual times we are living in right now – we are put putting a huge strain on the internet as a whole, but in particular, we are stressing  WiFi networks like never before. If you’re not using one of our dedicated care home WiFi systems that guarantee excellent coverage, here are…

April 28, 2020
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New installation completed under co-vid guidance

This week our engineers have been following strict co-vid guidance when installing a full solution with blanket coverage WiFi across a 70 bed care home carrying critical Voice and Data traffic. The installation comprised:

April 17, 2020
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How to improve Internet Speeds at Home

With many households self-isolating for the time being, the pressure on the internet is vast. BT Openreach has reported a 20% surge in daytime usage but that could even be higher. Many households will be using devices for work, schoolwork and streaming entertainment. Here is a simple guide on how you can boost your WiFi…

March 27, 2020
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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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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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