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. …
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 …
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 …
Celebrating VE Day During Lockdown
This Friday 8th May marks VE Day. It is the 75th anniversary of the day the guns fell silent at the end of the war in Europe. Celebrations may look a little different, due to lockdown, but there are still plenty of ways to make the most of this special day and celebrate in style… Planned events may have …
What’s your lockdown personality?
As Lockdown Life takes on a life of its own, with no end in sight, everyone has responded to it differently. Which type of lockdown personality are you? The Fitness Fiend Your lockdown wardrobe consists entirely of sportswear and you take every opportunity to exercise, charging your Activity Tracker each night and constantly setting yourself new goals. All shoes apart from …
Happy St George’s Day
For all those who call England home – each and every one of you… Everybody who’s working together for a common cause, tirelessly fighting on the frontline or simply doing their part by staying at home. It’s YOU that makes England a place we’re proud to call home! Beyond politics, religion and belief systems, we’re brought together (more than ever) by the simple things we share. So …