The Government has launched a £25 million housing and technology fund to help people with learning disabilities live independently. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2016
Tomorrow’s epilepsy monitoring system dreamed up by tech groups
Tech start-ups from France have dreamed up an unusual solution to combat the unpredictability of seizures in people with epilepsy. Continue reading
Women’s mental health needs not considered by services, campaign group says
Women’s mental health needs are not being considered “adequately”, despite the rising rate of female suicide, a campaign group has advised. Continue reading
University uses Google Glass to help children with autism understand emotion
A team at Stanford University are using “Google Glass” to help children with autism better understand emotion. Continue reading
Sharon Kaur celebrates five-star rating for Sahara House
Sahara Care’s Sharon Kaur is celebrating the fantastic news that one of our flagship homes, Sahara House in Ilford, has been granted a five star-rating by the local health and safety offices following a surprise inspection.
Officers from Redbridge council conducted a full inspection of the two homes that comprise Sahara House to ensure the correct standards were met.
During their inspection they made a note of the home’s facilities and acknowledged evidence of Sahara’s plans to replace the kitchens.
Impressed with the standard of safety at the homes, the council’s officers awarded the highest mark of five stars.
Anne Smith, Care Manager at Sahara House, said: “We are absolutely delighted with the outcome from our safety standards inspection. We are extremely thorough when it comes to providing a safe environment for our service users, so we are glad that this has been officially recognised.”
Sharon Kaur, founder and Managing Director of Sahara Care, added: “It is fantastic news to have Sahara House’s health and safety standards recognised. The Sahara team are dedicated to providing high quality care services and support in a safe, comforting and friendly environment”.
Soap star opens up about depression and bipolar battles
A longstanding British soap star has opened up about her experiences with depression and bipolar disorder. Continue reading
Government introduce scheme to get mental health patients back into work
The Government has ring-fenced £7.2 million to help people recovering from mental health and substance misuse problems back into work. Continue reading
The challenges of autism in the police force
Joining the police with Asperger’s is not as easy as it looks on TV crime dramas, a policeman with autism said. Continue reading