This week marks International Stress Awareness Week (7th-11th November), giving us all the opportunity to pause and think about the people we work with, the people who have the additional role of carers, and the disabled and vulnerable, who may be quietly suffering from stress. The theme for 2022 is “Working Together to Build Resilience…
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We just wanted to update you on where we are headed this September. After a long gap due to the pandemic, it’s great to be back meeting people face to face again, and we are off to the Rehacare 2022 International Tradefair in Dusseldorf from 14-17 September 2022. It’s the world’s largest trade fair for…
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There’s a lot in the media about parents and carers’ surviving’ the summer holidays. But it really needn’t be that bad. Here are some helpful tips to support you. 1. Mindset This ‘fear’ the media love to pour out daily can be draining, but a change of mindset can often work wonders. If you’re…
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I would personally like to let our customers know that sadly I will be leaving Alert-iT on Friday 10th June. Many of you I have got to know well over the years, and I will miss you. My time spent in Customer Service has been memorable, extraordinary and a fulfilling experience. I am proud to have been part of the…
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Often, we get asked how Alert It started and why we are so passionate about what we do, so I thought I would reflect on how far we have come and share our story. The twisting path that led to developing a sophisticated range of support monitors supplied by Alert-iT began in 1992. At the…
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Did you know… April is Stress Awareness Month? This year’s chosen theme is ‘Community’. The Stress Management Society has chosen this because they feel lack of support can cause loneliness and isolation, which in turn lowers people’s wellbeing, which can have an impact on mental health, which can unfortunately lead to mental illnesses. and can…
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KEEPING THE CONVERSATIONS GOING WITH ALERT-IT There are currently more than sixty-five million people in the world living with epilepsy, with 600,000 of those in the UK alone. Each day, eighty-seven more people are diagnosed in Britain and 1 in 100 people are estimated to have epilepsy with the cause unknown in 50% of cases.…
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Volume 1. Whilst scrolling recently, we noticed a report about seizure detection at home and whether devices at home matched the needs of people living with Epilepsy and their caregivers? It got us thinking that with over 50 million people affected by Epilepsy worldwide, its impact has no age, ethnic, or geographical boundary. But do…
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World Photography Day takes place on 19th August and is an annual, worldwide celebration of photography. Everything from the craft, science, history and art are celebrated. It got us thinking, about how we look at things in life, and we wanted to reverse the lens and take a closer look at carers. But, more importantly,…
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As we approach Freedom day on the 19th of July, it’s a good time to reflect on what has been without question one of the toughest years for people working in care. Being at the front line, they have selflessly carried on working in nursing and residential homes looking after the vulnerable without a second thought…
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