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In line with the Governments recognition that healthy living and eating improves our quality of life Healthcare RM have some more interesting facts on good healthy foods and how to minimise the intake of some of those "naughty" foods we all enjoy - Click here to read the full article
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FROG Success
HRM FROG Services make savings for insurer in excess of £300K . See the case study by clicking on Harry "The FROG" tab above.
HRM have been brilliant
One of Healthcare RM's clients recently told us " HRM have been brilliant and extremely helpful. This is the first Occupational Health Service we've experienced that has been of so much benefit and help to us in managing such a difficult case. Well done HRM and thanks"
The successful management of this case not only helped the employee return to work earlier than expected, saving the client money, but also attendance has improved in the rest of the workforce.
New Web Access for Clients
Healthcare RM has begun working on enabling web access for our clients. This is an exciting development for HRM as it will give vital and up to date Case Management status information to our valued HRM clients .
Healthcare RM Sponsors British Cycling
Healthcare RM recognises the importance of looking after the health of the individual. This coming season Healthcare RM will be sponsoring two highly talented cyclists in the competitive field of British Cycle Racing.
In line with the Governments recognition that healthy living and eating improves our quality of life Healthcare RM have some more interesting facts on good healthy foods and how to minimise the intake of some of those "naughty" foods we all enjoy - Click here to read the full article
Paddington Bear Helps Tour de Frog Team
Members of the Healthcare RM Tour De Frog team were in the Promenade in Cheltenham Town Centre on Saturday 17th January collecting money for the Charity Action Medical Research and in particular Touching Tiny Lives. Paddington Bear worked hard with the team collecting money from Grans to tiny tots.Paddington Bear and some helium filled balloons were a great attraction and the team were successful in collecting a massive £520.00 on the day.The Cheltenham peoples generosity was greatly appreciated.
One of the other attractions on Saturday was one of our staff riding a cycle connected to a turbo trainer and he cycled non stop for 6 ½ hours on the day.He was sustained on his ride during the day with DRENCH the water product from Britvic http://www.britvic.com/Brand.aspx?id=67
The Healthcare RM Team wish to raise a minimum of £10,000.00 for this worthy cause.The greater Challenge for the team is a cycle ride from London to Paris in July which is 350 miles over 4 days.To visit the teams website for more information or to donate on line please visit http://www.action.org.uk/~healthcarerm and to see updates on progress.You can also find out more about the Charity on http://www.action.org.uk
Be Healthy improve your Quality of Life
Healthcare RM are a Health Focused Company and we are assisting a number of our clients and their employees enjoy a healthier lifestyle which means a better quality of life. It doesn't mean a list of do not do, but gives advice on moderation.Moderation is in terms of managed eating and drinking along with exercise tailored to the individual.To assist with this Healthcare RM employ staff who are both qualified and more importantly passionate about the subject.
The Government recognising the need for improved lifestyle have launched Change4life to encourage us to eat well, move more and live longer.An important factor being it is not about length of life but quality of life.The following link will take you to the website where you will find some good advice for you and your family http://www.nhs.uk/change4life/Pages/default.aspx
Healthcare RM have now settled into their new offices in the Tewkesbury Business Park, having moved away from Tewkesbury High Street. This move has added to efficiency because all the staff are now on two floors in a more suitable office environment. Since the move, Healthcare RM have continued to grow from strength to strength, developing their skills and expertise in managing all aspects of employee health, from pre employment to retirement. In these difficult times it is even more important for employers to be aware of the sickness, absence and health of their employees and that is where Healthcare RM can give a good return on investment. Professor Liam Donaldson, Chief Medical Officer has stated publicly that the cost of ill health relating to obesity, lack of fitness, sickness and absence, costs the industry somewhere in the region of £5 billion per annum. It is therefore even more important that the services offered by Healthcare RM are utilized fully, to assist companies to reduce this horrendous cost.
Healthcare RM are entering a 10 person mixed team into the London to Paris Cycle ride in July 2009. This ride takes place over 4 days, ending in the Champs Elysees in Paris, the day before the final run of the Tour de France. This is a charity event where Healthcare RM are endeavoring to raise £10,000 for Action Medical Research in relation to the Touching Tiny Lives Campaign, www.action.org.uk.
Touching Tiny Lives is the Action Medical Research appeal to raise funds for vital medical research to reduce pregnancy complications, premature birth, and give more babies a better start in life. Each year in the UK 70,000 newborn babies need special care. Sadly, 50,000 babies are born prematurely. Tragically, more than 25 premature babies die every week because they were born too soon. Only medical research can give us a real understanding of the causes and conditions that put mothers and babies at risk, and enable doctors to find new treatments. With the help of Action Medical Research funding leading doctors and scientists are working hard to find better ways to diagnose women at risk of pregnancy complications, to understand why premature birth occurs and find ways to prevent it, as well as looking for new treatments to help sick babies.
Exciting times here at Healthcare RM over the last two months.We have moved to new purpose built offices in Miller Court Tewkesbury.Miller Court is a new development on the Tewkesbury Business Park with very good connections to both the M5 and local rail links.
Combined with the move we have been recruiting new staff both in Business Support and as Case Managers due to our increased business activities.Due to future expansions we are looking for good case managers.If you think you have the ability to be a good team player think laterally and be part of an exciting proactive team then send your CV to me Alan Gellatly and let me know of your interest.
Healthcare RM's FROG programmes are really working for the numerous participants who have been on the programme since the launch.
The following is a very exciting FROG Case study;
FROG case study
Mr B described an approximate 10 year history of low back pain, with recurrent flare-ups which have resulted in a significant impact on his function. He has had several different treatment interventions and investigations for this problem, but unfortunately his problems have persisted. His most recent flare-up in September 2007 has resulted in a prolonged absence from his work role as a construction site manager. He was also reporting significant sleep disturbance and was taking a significant amount of analgesics and anti-inflammatories to help manage his pain. He described a boom/bust approach to activity. His Roland Morris score was 17/24 whilst Pain Disability Index score was 46/70 indicating significant pain related disability
Mr B attended a functional restoration program in Worcester in April 2008 where he underwent education sessions on pain, principles of graded activity, establishing a baseline level of function, strategies to improve sleep, managing flare-ups and maintaining change. He also took part in a graded exercise program and a structured goal setting program. He returned to his role as a construction site manager at the beginning of May on a phased return to work plan.
A two month follow up review was conducted with Mr B on 3rd June. He has now returned to his fully assigned work role. He reports a significant improvement in his sleep patterns and has also reduced his use of pain medication. He is using principles of graded activity and pacing to help manage his back pain and reports that this is allowing him to function consistently on a day to day basis. His follow up indicated a significant clinical improvement in pain related disability.
Mr B cannot place a cost saving on better health with a much better standard of living for him and his family.
Follow the Fit Frog at Kingsholm Road
Healthcare RM will be among the Sponsors of Gloucester Rugby Club within the next couple of weeks. With a banner either side of Cheltenham & Gloucester Building Society fans will see HRM details on the top of the new stand at the Kingsholm Ground
HRM with its local associations is proud to be one of the sponsors of this excellent Club