Almost A Million Over 80s Now Provide Unpaid Care, Up Nearly A Quarter In 8 Years
New figures by Age UK show that an army of carers amongst the oldest old in our society (80 years old and over) provide 23…
Read more...New figures by Age UK show that an army of carers amongst the oldest old in our society (80 years old and over) provide 23…
Read more...The Care Quality Commission has rated the care being provided at Five Rise Nursing Home, in Bingley, to be Outstanding after an inspection in September…
Read more...Patcham Care Home, in Brighton, is helping to combat loneliness this festive season by donating gift boxes for people living alone. The staff, residents and…
Read more...Staff and residents at MHA Maple Leaf House get into the Christmas spirit Residents at MHA Maple Leaf House care home in Ripley, Derbyshire, have been getting…
Read more...Mill Lane Nursing Home in Felixstowe, Suffolk, is opening its doors to the community on Christmas Day – inviting anyone who may be alone this…
Read more...Leaders of England’s largest councils have urged new ministers to ensure that their pledge to unleash the potential of the country does not ignore the…
Read more...Nursing students are set to benefit from guaranteed, additional support of at least £5,000 per year to help with living costs, the Prime Minister has…
Read more...The leading supporters for the care sector’s biggest fundraising event have been confirmed for 2020. Specialist care provider, CareTech plc, and independent grant-making foundation, the…
Read more...Children of Northfleet Nursery School have joined residents at Dene Holm Residential Care Home for an intergenerational project that will see them participate in bi-weekly…
Read more...Inpatients on Kershaw Ward at St Charles Hospital have worked with an award winning medical illustrator and artist, to create dementia-friendly artwork for the hospital…
Read more...Airmen and women at RAF High Wycombe have held a 12-hour five-a-side football match to raise money for Royal Star & Garter. Around 30 crew…
Read more...Regency House Care Home, Hallmark Care Homes’ facility in Ely, Cardiff, recently celebrated 20 years since it first opened its doors, with a party for…
Read more...Campaigners want parity with NHS treatment Campaigners want the new Government to give care of older and vulnerable people the same legal commitment they are…
Read more...New research (Maximising the longevity dividend) announced at the International Longevity Centre UK’s (ILC) Future of Ageing conference reveals that: By 2040, older people will…
Read more...Borough Care residents and their families got into the Christmas spirit at a festive tea dance, held at Offerton Community Centre. Residents from Borough Care’s…
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