LGA Responds to Social Workers’ Survey
Responding to a new survey of social workers on the state of adult social care, Cllr Izzi Seccombe, Chairman of the Local Government Association’s Community…
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Month: September 2017
New Guidance For Care Professionals Supporting Seriously Ill Patients Who Wish To Travel Overseas
New updated guidance for people in the advanced stages of serious and terminal illness who wish to fly abroad is launched today by national hospice…
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Safety in Care Awards 2017- Winners
Following the success of our previous awards, NASHiCS which promotes and improves health and safety within care services, is pleased to announce this year’s awards…
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Falls And Fractures Among Older People Costing Region £85million
New figures released today, 20/09/17, show the significant cost of emergency admissions for falls and fractures among older people in our region. A 2017 report,…
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Hallmark Care Home Awarded ‘Outstanding’ CQC Rating
Team members and residents at a Hallmark care home are celebrating after receiving an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission. The health watchdog gave…
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Internet Sensation ‘Songaminute Man’ Releases First Album for World Alzheimer’s Day
‘Songaminute man’ Teddy Mac, an 81 year old man with Alzheimer’s disease and former entertainer from Blackburn, has realised his debut album. Last year Teddy…
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Clydebank Care Home Planning Tuck Shop Treat To Help Tackle Dementia, Thanks To Local Pub Donation
Bupa’s Hill View Care Home is planning to install a new tuck shop, thanks to a generous donation from a Clydebank pub. Each year, customers…
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Social Workers Reveal The Extent Of Social Care Meltdown
The findings of a new survey of social workers by Community Care Magazine, supported by the Care and Support Alliance, provide shocking evidence of just…
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Research Suggests Playing Football Before Age 12 Could Have Long-Term Health Effects
Research suggests that playing American football before the age of 12 may have long-term consequences for players’ mood and behaviour. The study is published today…
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Game-Changer For £3b-A-Year Social Care Sector
The Welsh Government decision to include social care as one of five key priority areas for their new economic strategy has been hailed as a…
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Majority of the Public Support Income Tax Rises to Increase Funding Available for Adult Social Care, UK-wide Poll Finds
If we fail to plan now by continuing to focus on the short-term, the next generation of older people will not have access to care…
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Care Organisations Invited to Skills for Care Roadshows in North East and Yorkshire and the Humber
Adult social care organisations in and around the North East and Yorkshire and the Humber are invited to Skills for Care’s interactive roadshows. The roadshows…
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Bield’s Braehead Gardens Holds Orchard Open Day
A very sheltered housing development in Buckhaven has raised £145 after inviting the community to enjoy their beautiful orchard. The orchard, at Bield’s Braehead Gardens,…
Read more...Survey of UK Grandparents Reveals Best and Worst Things About Modern Life
What’s great about life right now according to Britain’s grandparents? Digital cameras, cars and TV! We’ve all heard older relatives talk about how things were…
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Pyjama Party and Pampering at Teesside Care Home
A PYJAMA party and pamper session took place at a Teesside care home as a treat for residents and staff. The evening of relaxation included…
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