The NSW Opposition is calling for urgent intervention at a regional aged care home described as a “hellhole”, after the facility had its accreditation revoked. The Bupa Eden facility met just 14 of 44 benchmarks, including the failure to meet expected outcomes for pain management, hydration, nutrition, and palliative care […]
Probably the most important factor for ensuring the wellbeing of residents in any care facility, but particularly those in which more vulnerable persons reside, such as old age homes, is the professional management of that facility. Professionalism and a true culture of care, begins at the top. This culture, if […]
On the 27th of June 2017 at between 12h00 and 12h30, a City of Cape Town driver in a bakkie was speeding, tailgating other road users, and ended up overtaking numerous cars on their left, by using the yellow lane. This driver was reportedly also aggressive to the other road […]
ICRA was contracted by the Provincial Department of Social Development (DSD) to assist Coronation Memorial Home, situated in Oudtshoorn, to get their finances and services to their residents, on track. We have experienced an openness, willingness and positive attitude from the Board and management team at Coronation, and this in […]
A recent incident was experienced by one of our team members, of reckless driving by the company EZ Shuttle in Cape Town. Footage of the incident was recorded using a dashcam. We felt it essential to let EZ Shuttle know about the incident, particularly as the nature of their business […]
On Tuesday 18th April, MEC Fritz from the Department of Social Development (DSD) and the Management team of the Al-Imdaad Foundation, visited Ikhaya Loxolo in Gugulethu. During this event 50 walking sticks, 50 hygiene packs and 2 wheelchairs were donated. DSD and the Al-Imdaad foundation started recently to partner for […]
