Martin Emery
You can hear Martin at various times across the week. He says:
"The past year has certainly highlighted the difficult, yet amazing work the care sector provides.
"We know it’s always been there, but it’s probably now at the forefront of our minds more than ever. And when we think about it, we all probably know somebody - a friend, a colleague or family member - who provides that care, either professionally or unpaid.
"I still recall the wonderful work of the staff at a local care home in providing my grandma with support and comfort in her final days while suffering with dementia.
"With Care Radio, I feel the opportunity to give something back through such a personal medium is not one to be missed. It’s a chance not only to say thank you, but to be a friend, a supporter and a companion to those providing all that and more, day in, day out."
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Care News
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Trial of drone blood deliveries
The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay think flying drones will cut delivery times between hospitals by more than an hour and speed up pathology results
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Record number of bowel cancer tests thanks to Dame Deborah
Referrals reached record levels, with over 170,500 people referred for checks – up 30,000 compared to the same period last year
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Tens of thousands living with undiagnosed dementia
NHS data shows fewer than 73,000 consultations have actually taken place. Charities warn this means people are not being offered the support or medication they need
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England’s Health Secretary orders overseas NHS recruitment
Steve Barclay says civil servants will “work at pace” on plans which focus on recruitment from countries like India, Sri Lanka and the Philippines
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UK job vacancies reach record high
The Recruitment & Employment Confederation says the government must work with industry to create a sustainable labour market
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Pharmacists warn drug shortages are putting patients at risk
Since June, the Government has issued a number of "medicine supply notifications”. Earlier in the year shortages of hormone replacement therapy led to an outcry.
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Majority of Northern Ireland dentists not taking on new patients
Some practices said they would take on new children but the waiting list is over 12 months. The Department of Health says dentistry has been significantly impacted by the pandemic
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Phone app helping to keep heart patients out of hospital
The app detects when there’s a problem and the patient then has a video consultation, reducing the need to attend a hospital
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Government says its committed to training in care sector
The Workforce Development Fund is set to continue for another year – in 2023 – and part of the offer is training for 100,000 people to get a Care Certificate qualification