Tech with a Heart: How Digital Tools Improve Human Care
Will a Robot Care for My Loved Ones? Why the Best Technology actually makes Care More Human. There is a genuine fear among many families that introducing technology into home care means losing the personal touch. So when people hear about “digital care planning” or “apps,” they sometimes picture robotic, impersonal service where carers are […]
StellarCare NW Founder Wins £75k InnovateUK Award
Our founder and MD, Stella Shaw, is a co-founder of CareBoodle alongside registered nurse Liz Blacklock (Lapis Care) and GP Dr Kirsten Protherough. And we’re so proud to share that they have just won a £75,000 Women in Innovation Award from InnovateUK. CareBoodle is one of only 61 winners chosen this year from a record […]
Avoiding the Ward: How Proactive Home Care Prevents Hospital Admissions
When you are taking your elderly loved one home from hospital admissions, you will likely be a bit worried. With questions like “What if they have a similar incident in the near future?” or “What if they aren’t reached in time?” coming up. These worries are completely normal, but carrying them alone can take a […]
What Exactly is Nurse-Led Care (And Why Your Loved One Deserves It)
When you and your family have decided that it is time to look for in-home care for an older relative or a loved one with dementia or learning disabilities, it can be hard to know where to start. Some people opt to hire live-in carers, who can offer 24/7 help, whereas others may be eager […]
Overcoming ‘Carer Guilt:’ How Real-Time Technology Keeps Families Connected
There is a common misconception in society that if a person starts to show signs of mental or physical decline, they will be placed into a care home. For a long time, this was largely the case. But in the modern day, with an ageing population, every person who is showing signs of mild Alzheimer’s […]
Recognising the Signs: When is the Right Time to Consider Home Care?
It’s not something that many people want to consider. The idea that one day, their elderly parent or relative may no longer be able to look after themselves. As older people can be a bit stubborn (and we definitely mean that in a loving way!) and may feel ashamed about asking for help, it is […]
More Than Just a Number: The Power of 1:1 Personalised Home Care
It’s nothing short of heartbreaking for adult children and/or other family members when their parent or relative who once ran their home starts to struggle with daily tasks and memory loss. It introduces an influx of worry about their health, their care and uncertainty about their future. In most cases, the necessary intervention is straightforward. […]
Shaping the Future of Social Care with the University of Liverpool
StellarCare NW Partners with the University of Liverpool At StellarCare NW, we have always believed that the heart of outstanding care lies in the well-being of our team. Because even though social care is an incredibly rewarding vocation, it’s actually also one that demands deep emotional resilience. Especially when supporting individuals living with dementia and […]
Why Home Care is the Better Alternative to Care Homes
When you share your home with an elderly loved one, it can be hard to know when they may need a bit of help with their daily tasks. It can feel like a daunting topic to approach with them, and it may cause them to worry that you are eager to send them off to […]
The Silent Pillars of the NHS: International Carers & Nurse-Led Models
How International Carers and Nurse-Led Models are Saving British Healthcare We are often told that immigration is a “strain” on our public services, especially in today’s news that dubs it a crisis. But step inside any high-performing care team in the Northwest, and you will see the exact opposite. You will see an international workforce […]