Is it time to check your care home tech?
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,...
November 29, 2024
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The legit use of smartphones in care homes
Do your carers often find themselves weary of using their mobile phones in front of residents and visitors in fear of the dreaded eye roll? Well, to deliver the best resident care it's time to embrace the mobile phone! The best way forward is to give those sceptics a first hand explanation of how you...
February 26, 2024
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Apprenticeship Week: Podcast with GHM Care apprentice Mike Hill
It’s National Apprenticeship Week and with a long history of employing apprentices, it’s something that GHM Care is passionate about inspiring other businesses to do the same. We’re joined today by the Head of HR at GHM Care, Mary Parker and our star apprentice of the moment Mike Hill. In this episode we talk about: How...
February 6, 2024
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Apprenticeship Week: A Mentor’s Viewpoint
GHM Care Project Engineer Pete Jeffery is responsible for the mentoring and development of our apprentices, including current apprentice Mike Hill. Here he talks about why he loves being part of their journey and progress. Pete oversees the development and transition of apprentices at GHM Care. He says, 'Typically most apprentices are new to the...
February 6, 2024
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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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Are you ready for tech-savvy residents?
We recently reported that nearly half of the 75 + years used the internet (Source: Age UK Survey). But when it comes to technology, care home residents can often feel overlooked. Thankfully the majority of care homes are now looking to provide top-level networks that enable residents to be connected whenever they want, with no barriers...
March 16, 2022
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New Install: Charrington Manor Care Home by Hamberley Care Homes
Our engineers have recently completed an installation at the stunning Charrington Manor Care Home in West Byfleet, a new development by award-winning Hamberley Care Homes. Charrington Manor offers residential, dementia and nursing care, as well as short breaks. The GHM team installed a telephone system, WiFi Network, our very own Nexus solution for nursecall...
March 10, 2022
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GHM Care welcomes Michael Biddle as IT Consultant
Michael Biddle has joined GHM Care as IT Consultant within the specialist IT Managed Services team. Michael has over 20 years IT experience, having set up his own IT business when he was just 16. He has since worked at another specialist IT firm supporting Oxfordshire businesses. He will be working with care home customers to ensure…
October 19, 2021
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Rollover your hours with our new flexible IT Support package
Our Head of IT, Calum Clewer, came onboard earlier this year to establish a range of Managed IT Services for Care Homes all under one roof. He has seen the frustration care homes are having when dealing with multiple suppliers, all with different SLA's, to raise a support ticket. This is now a thing of the...
September 7, 2021
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Is it time to upgrade your telephone system?
There are many acronyms and changes in the world of telecoms, and your existing solution might become obsolete soon. BT has announced it will switch off traditional lines in 2025. Commonly referred to as the (PSTN) Public Switch Telephone Network and (ISDN) Integrated Services Digital Network switch-off. GHM Care can assist in choosing the right…
August 2, 2021
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