Local State We’re In 2015: Councils Still Under Pressure
Only one in ten council Chief Executives are confident their council can protect frontline services in the face of continued austerity over the next five…
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Month: March 2015
Over A Third Of Retirees Provide Financial Support To Family But Many Still Expect To Leave Inheritance
More than a third of people planning to retire this year provide financial support to family members Retirees providing financial support do so to the…
Read more...CMG Takes Initiative On Strengthening Relationships With Families
In a care sector first, CMG – a leading provider of learning disability care – recently held a successful day-long event aimed at strengthening the…
Read more...UBM EMEA Announce Partnership With UKTI
UBM EMEA, organisers of IFSEC International, FIREX International and Safety & Health Expo announced a partnership with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) to host a…
Read more...NHS Performance Deteriorating As Election Approaches, Concludes Assessment By The King’s Fund
The coalition government will leave office with health services under significant strain and a real risk that patient care will suffer as the NHS heads…
Read more...NHS Confederation Response To King’s Fund Report On NHS Performance
Responding to the King’s Fund report The NHS under the coalition government- Part Two: NHS performance, published today;”Thursday 26 March 2015 Rob Webster, chief executive…
Read more...Naidex Partners With Foundations To Develop Skills In Home Improvement Agency Sector
Free workshops for technical officers and occupational therapists on issues involved in the design of adaptations 28 to 30 April 2015, NEC Birmingham, www.naidex.co.uk Foundations,…
Read more...NatCen British Social Attitudes Report – Response From Independent Age, Older People’s Charity
In response to the 32nd annual NatCen British Social Attitudes Report, examining how the public has responded to the changing political landscape, social reform, spending…
Read more...British Social Attitudes: The Verdict On Five Years Of Coalition Government
Muted reaction to public service reform UKIP: more than a protest vote Pressures on the next government The past five years in…
Read more...Decorated War Veteran Becomes Social Media Sensation
A decorated war veteran has become a social media sensation after a story about his 100th birthday went viral. Ralph Cox marked his centenary celebrations…
Read more...Dorset Care Home Hosts ‘Magical’ Wedding Blessing
History was made when a Dorset care home hosted a ‘magical’ wedding blessing. A dining room at Colten Care’s Fernhill home in Longham was decked…
Read more...Majority of Council Tax Will Soon Be Spent on Social Care
More than half of what people pay in council tax will soon be spent on caring for vulnerable children and adults, creating a huge squeeze…
Read more...Birmingham Care Home Residents Celebrate Getting Engaged!
A couple at St Marthas Care Centre in Stechford, Birmingham, is celebrating their engagement at the ripe old ages of 72 and 67. Resident Terry…
Read more...Care Homes Offer Respite Care For Local Community
Hill Care homes across the North East region, including Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees and Hartlepool are encouraging those in the local community to use their services and…
Read more...Northamptonshire Fundraiser To Take On North Pole Marathon To Boost Funds For Alzheimer’s Research UK
A fundraiser from Northampton will be heading to the most remote part of the planet on Sunday 5 April to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research…
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