Our first software update of 2021 is now available to download. V4.5.0 introduces new and important tools to provide additional support with managing coronavirus in your setting, including lateral flow testing forms, vaccination consent and recording, and infection prevention and control audit. This is our fourth major coronavirus focused update which takes our total number of COVID-19 features [...]

The steps we’re taking Just like everybody else, we’re working from home where possible. That means the majority of staff at CareDocs have converted their bedroom, study or living room into a makeshift office. [...]

Christmas is a special time of year for many people, and for others who don't have anybody to share it with, it can be equally difficult. Now, due to coronavirus restrictions, Christmas in 2020 [...]

The CareDocs family  At CareDocs we like to think of our customers and colleagues as a family, because once you join us, we stay right beside you throughout your digital care management journey. From setting you up with your equipment and software, to teaching you [...]

Many emergencies can arise without warning – injuries, health complications, infection outbreaks, fires and evacuations. It’s important to be prepared for any scenario and know how to act safely, putting the requirements of the [...]

Our development team and care sector specialists have taken the opportunity to look at various sections of the software and see where improvements can be made. As well as new features, small changes can make a [...]

Pressure ulcers  Pressure ulcers, also known as pressure sores or bedsores, can occur when there’s prolonged pressure on the skin, causing injury to the skin and underlying tissue. Symptoms can range from discoloured skin, itchiness, or pain, to more [...]

As England entered its second national lockdown on the 5th of November 2020, new restrictions came into effect across the country. The care sector has its own guidance set by the Department of Health [...]

Infection control is a major theme that runs through the Department of Health and Social Care’s 2020-21 winter plan. The devasting effects that virus outbreaks can have within a care setting were made clear during the first wave of coronavirus cases. Now with winter [...]

The release day has arrived! We’ve been talking about CareDocs software version v4.4.1 for some weeks and we’re happy to announce it’s now available to download.   As part of our plan to improve accessibility in CareDocs and your [...]

What is Cardiac Arrest? When the heart stops pumping blood around the body it can cause a medical emergency called cardiac arrest. Not only does your body shut down, but your brain becomes starved [...]

One in Eight Approximately one in eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. It’s the most common type of cancer in the UK and it affects mostly people over the age [...]

Winter Support Coronavirus has posed unique challenges to the key workers providing care and those individuals receiving it, with social isolation and loneliness being major issues. The Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) [...]

NHS Launches COVID-19 Track and Trace Smartphone App  A smartphone app developed by the Department of Health and Social Care, in partnership with Apple and Google, has been released for iPhone and Android. Downloadable via the App Store and [...]

On Friday 18th September, the Department of Health and Social Care released their winter plan for the adult social care sector. The plan, in effect until March 2021, details the support services it aims [...]

What is Dementia? Dementia is the term used when an individual experiences a continuous decline in brain function in relation to a specific group of symptoms. Basic cognitive skills, like memory loss, thinking speed, [...]

The CareDocs Journey: Transitioning to Digital Care Management  CareDocs has a fantastic reputation among care providers. Many people will have heard of us because of our digital care recording and management software. Our user-friendly system, industry experts and [...]

Taking a Different Approach   Alternative and complementary therapies are increasing in popularity, with independent studies finding there are short-term and long-term benefits for certain conditions. However, most professional scientific bodies don’t recognise many as official forms of treatment. Given this, therapies are worth researching in detail before deciding whether you should introduce one into your care home.  [...]

Please note this post has been filled. What is a Senior Business Development Manager? Are you accomplished in the field of sales with senior level experience? Do you have a proven track record of [...]

When CareDocs was founded, its focus was to help care staff provide a more efficient service to residents, who, in turn would benefit from improved care. Our mission remains the same today, but we have [...]