3G mobile networks closing – what it means for you & your residents
3G mobile networks are gradually being switched off over the next couple of years. UK mobile services currently use four different ‘generations’ of mobile technology: 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G. The 3G network has been around since 2003 and is used to deliver calls, texts, and lower-speed data services. Mobile providers have committed to switch...
November 30, 2022
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GHM Care win at Care Sector Supplier Awards 2022
GHM Care have won the ‘Broadband, Telecommunications & IT Business Services’ Award at the Care Sector Supplier Awards 2022. The Care Sector Supplier Awards aim to seek out the best providers of products and services to the care sector in the UK. GHM Care won the category with our ‘Private Cellular Network’ offering that provides larger…
November 28, 2022
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A Day in the Life of a GHM Care Project Engineer
Our GHM Project engineers are immensely talented and experienced, whether it's installing our products onsite in care homes across the UK or providing support over the phone to our customers. Because the nature of their work is so varied, and often behind the scenes, we thought we would give you a glimpse into what a...
November 21, 2022
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Phishing emails: Always check the senders email address
How often do we check the email address when a colleagues name pops in our inbox? The answer, for all of us, is probably not very often. But due to a new stream of phishing tactics, not checking could open the doors to cybercriminals. Here’s what happened in the GHM office last week, to prove...
November 18, 2022
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Using data to improve quality of care for residents
The Department of Health and Social Care paper 'Data Saves Lives: Reshaping health and social care with data' highlights the significance of data in the care sector and how it can help to improve the level of care for residents. The paper drives the need for a more data-driven delivery of care, and stresses the...
November 7, 2022
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Top Tips to Stay Cyber Secure: Ensure care teams know how to spot phishing emails.
If your Care teams and residents are receiving suspicious emails, it is worth explaining what to look for in spotting malicious ones. Click here to view some examples. Most importantly, if they are not sure an email is genuine, it's best not to open it! Here are a few other top tips: Limit User Access &...
November 3, 2022
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Understanding FTTP Broadband
In the following blog, we will cover what FTTP Broadband is, provide an update on the UK All-IP programme and highlight some common questions often asked by our care home customers. What is FTTP Broadband? FTTP stands for Fibre to The Premise. It is also referred to as ‘Ultrafast’ or ‘Full Fibre’ broadband, delivering speeds...
October 20, 2022
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Q&A: Edward Parker, Consultant
Care Consultant Edward has been with GHM for nearly 6 years and so many of you will have met or spoken with him over this time. Here, Edward gives his insights into what the hot topics are for care home owners and managers when it comes to their tech plus a bit more about the...
October 17, 2022
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ENERGY BILL RELIEF SCHEME FOR BUSINESSES – WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOUR CARE HOMES
The government have recently announced vital financial help for businesses in paying their energy bills. Our GHM Care Energy team have put together this useful guide about the scheme and answer some of your most common questions. Energy Bill Relief Scheme The Energy Bill Relief Scheme will see a government discount on wholesale gas and electricity prices...
September 23, 2022
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