We’re proud to announce the launch of our new blog, aimed specifically at nurses looking for guidance and advice. The blog features regularly updated content to help support all nurses, but especially those already working as, or thinking of becoming, an agency nurse. We will update the site weekly with useful content and have already posted about subjects including: Why …
The Covid-19: Are You OK? Pledge
Local Care Force supports the principles of the Nursing Times Covid-19: Are You OK? campaign. This means we recognise the often-distressing nature of caring for patients with Covid-19, particularly when patient numbers are high and resources are stretched. We also recognise the potential negative impact on the mental health and wellbeing of nurses and other staff of working through the …
Our One MILLIONTH Shift!
Since we opened our doors, in 2004, we’ve been proud and honoured to supply nursing, care and support staff to over 500 healthcare clients – finding work for 4,000+ healthcare professionals in Yorkshire, Manchester & Lancashire. However, this year, we had another reason to celebrate – our one-millionth shift! To mark this milestone we decided to reward the person, who completed the shift, with a luxury UK getaway – hot tub and …
World Mental Health Day 2020
The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on the 10th of October every year. This year, the theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is mental health for all. Mental health awareness, as well as effective and continuous mental health support, are at the heart of everything we do at Local Care Force. From the national prestige of our …
Our Lockdown Survey Results
With our home and work lives thrown into disarray, we wanted to know how the average UK household was coping with their ‘new normal’… throughout the coronavirus pandemic and the varying degrees of ‘lockdown’. From key workers stretched to the limit and risking their health for others, to those who live alone and feel isolated, to parents having to juggle work and home-schooling. …
COVID19: Our Ongoing Support
As the Senior Clinical Lead Nurse, at Local Care Force, I wanted to take this opportunity to update you on the strict protocols we implemented over two months ago and continue to follow to minimise the spread of COVID19. My aim is to assure you that our priority is to safeguard the people who use your services and maintain the …
Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
Today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May) and this year the focus is the power and potential of kindness. Kindness strengthens relationships, develops community and deepens solidarity. It’s therefore a cornerstone of our personal and collective mental health. So now, more than ever, is a perfect time to celebrate kindness… Acts of kindness are all around us at …
The Lockdown Latest
Having waited with bated breath for the latest from the government, this week, the Prime Minister unveiled a conditional plan to reopen society and ease some of the current lockdown restrictions. This included the introduction of a new five level Covid Alert System which we will learn more about in the coming weeks. However, in the meantime… Anyone who cannot …
Nurses Day 2020
Today each year, on International Nurses’ Day, we always give thanks to nursing staff. However this year we need to show our appreciation more than ever… International Nurses’ Day is celebrated around the world, on 12 May, as it’s the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. The day provides an opportunity to mark the contribution of nursing staff and celebrate the vital work they …