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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How to use telecoms to boost productivity in your Care Home
A good care home telephone system should make communication and collaboration seamless, particularly for the head office of a care group. Here, we highlight some of the telephone system features that will ensure your care home or care group works smarter and improves productivity: Desktop & Mobile Apps With a hosted, cloud based telephone system,...
August 11, 2022
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New Install: Maplewood Court by Oakland Care
GHM Care has recently installed a new telephone system, WiFi and our Nexus nursecall messaging and reporting solution at the newly built Maplewood Court, managed by Oakland Care. This purpose-built care home in Maidstone offers 72 en-suite bedrooms with state-of-the-art facilities. The telephone system comprises of a range of desk phones, smartphones, and easy-to-use resident...
August 9, 2022
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Why is Mobile Device Management (MDM) needed in Care Homes?
Smart technology is a great innovation for care homes, enabling many of our customers use our smart technology to implement a one-device policy for their staff. We integrate a homes nurse call, medication apps, care plans, patient records and any third-party application to their chosen mobile device. The technology streamlines communication and tracks activity, reducing...
August 5, 2022
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A timeline of Care Home technology
Many of us have experienced quite a technology revolution during our working lives. Some may even remember working pre-internet. Whichever decade we started in, we can all agree that technology moves pretty quickly. Check out the image below to see which PCs you remember using! How do Care Homes fit into the technology revolution? Since...
July 20, 2022
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Care Home Energy Market Update
There is no sign of downward pressure on energy prices for the next few years. These are unprecedented times for the care sector. In this blog, we try to discuss where the market is, why you should still consider fixed contracts, the state of green energy and what it all means for care homes. What...
July 7, 2022
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More people aged 65 and over than ever before
The latest census has revealed some interesting data. The population has grown by more than 3.5 million (6.3%) in 10 years. But the more interesting statistic is more people are aged 65 and over than ever before. The over 65’s represent 21.3% in Wales, compared to 18.4% in England. East Devon has the most...
July 5, 2022
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