All Stories

  1. Mental health awareness week: overcoming loneliness

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, June 2022, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  2. Lessons learned from lockdown

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, August 2021, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  3. How to … develop an effective approach to care home visitation

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, April 2021, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  4. How to … support yourself and others through mental health issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, March 2021, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  5. How to … support care staff with workplace bullying

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, February 2021, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  6. A personal reflection, looking forward to the new year

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, December 2020, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  7. Developing a successful marketing plan: making a real difference in a care home setting

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, November 2020, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  8. How to … prepare for a COVID-19 second wave

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, November 2020, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  9. Managing residents' and relatives' complaints: a practical guide

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, October 2020, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  10. How to … effectively motivate and support

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, October 2020, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  11. How to … support staff with online conferencing and training

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, September 2020, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  12. The impact of COVID-19 on residents, relatives and staff in care homes

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, September 2020, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  13. How to … safely wear personal protective equipment in a care home setting

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, August 2020, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  14. A supported living service providing valuable lessons during the pandemic: a behind-the-scenes interview

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, August 2020, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  15. How to … develop an in-house COVID-19 training programme for care home staff

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, July 2020, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  16. How to … develop recordkeeping skills

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, May 2020, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  17. Developing the roles and responsibilities of ancillary personnel

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, April 2020, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  18. How to …. maintain a safe care home environment

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, April 2020, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  19. How to … build an effective and successful care team

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, March 2020, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  20. Recognising and developing the roles of the care home team

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, March 2020, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  21. How to … assist older residents to share and record their experiences

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, February 2020, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  22. Developing an effective fire awareness training course

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, February 2020, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  23. How to… develop an effective ‘buddy’ system for new staff

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, January 2020, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  24. Developing an excellent induction programme for international nurses

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, January 2020, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  25. Training staff to develop meaningful activities for older people

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, December 2019, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  26. How to… support residents and staff during the winter

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, December 2019, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  27. How to… support staff during difficult times

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, November 2019, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  28. Developing a blended learning approach in care homes

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, November 2019, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  29. Developing effective record-keeping in a care home setting

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, October 2019, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  30. Preparing for the future

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, October 2019, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  31. How to… stay safe in the community

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, October 2019, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  32. Key points of equality and diversity training

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, September 2019, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  33. Upholding person-centred principles in the care plan

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, August 2019, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  34. Moving into a care home: the pre-admission process

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, July 2019, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  35. Providing meaningful activities for residents

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, June 2019, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  36. Planning a trip abroad with a resident

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, May 2019, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  37. Using sign language interpreters in training

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, April 2019, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  38. How to … support residents who have hearing loss

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, March 2019, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  39. Organising photography courses for residents and staff

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, March 2019, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  40. How to … keep resident transport smooth through winter

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, February 2019, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  41. Improving staff retention with learning opportunities

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, February 2019, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  42. Changes to the NMC Code

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, January 2019, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  43. Personal experiences of customer service

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, October 2018, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst

  44. Heathlands Village care home: a first impression

    Article • Nursing and Residential Care, August 2018, Mark Allen Group

    Adrian Ashurst