AI Could Help ‘Diagnose Dementia In A Day’
Researchers at Cambridge University and Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge have developed an approach using artificial intelligence that can diagnose dementia from a single brain scan
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Month: August 2021
Self-Isolation Removed For Double Jabbed Close Contacts From 16 August
From Monday 16 August, people who are double jabbed or aged under 18 will no longer be legally required to self-isolate if they are identified as a close contact of a positive COVID-19 case
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Digital Revolution In Social Care To Bring £127m Of Future Improvements
A drive to expand the use of digital technology in social care is expected to lead to £127m worth of benefits.
Analysis of NHS Digital’s Social Care Programme found that new ways of working will reduce hospital admissions
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Care Group To Raffle New Car To Encourage Staff To Get Vaccinated
A specialist care group in Milton Keynes is offering a brand new car as a raffle prize to fully vaccinated staff as it says its more cost effective than recruiting new team members.
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Care Home Residents Celebrate International Youth Day With English National Ballet
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Hugh Myddelton House care home in Southgate were treated to a unique performance from English National Ballet to celebrate International Youth Day on August 12.
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Parkfield Nursing Home Receives £10000 Lottery Grant
Residents at Parkfield House Nursing Home are celebrating after being awarded a funding pot of £10,000 by the National Lottery Heritage Fund for its “A Portrait of Parkfield” project.
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Blooming Marvellous Garden Makeover For Cwmbran Day Opportunities
Adults living with disabilities from Cwmbran Day Opportunities will be able to have a summer of outdoor fun, thanks to a fresh garden makeover.
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Dementia, Care & Nursing Home Expo 2021 Puts Safety First
As regular readers will know, The Carer has partnered with the Dementia, Care & Nursing Home Expo 2021. After extensive consultation with the government and venues…
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Ravi Bains Calls For Social Care Commissioning Reform
Ravi Bains, social care entrepreneur and Founder of the Contollo Care Group, has outlined his vision to improve the social care system in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Wigan Care Home Resident Celebrates 103rd Birthday In Style
‘You’ll never fit 103 candles on my cake’ Claims Ash Tree House care home’s birthday girl!
103-year-old resident, Vera Yates, celebrated her milestone birthday in style as she enjoyed champagne, cake and glorious weather at her garden party.
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Scotland Launches National Care Service Consultation
A consultation has been launched to seek the public’s views ahead of the creation of a National Care Service, which will ensure everyone who needs it can expect the same standards of care, wherever they live in Scotland.
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HC-One Care Homes Get Into The Spirit Of The Olympic Games
HC-One care homes across the UK have been enjoying watching the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Colleagues have also been providing a variety of fun filled Olympic themed activities throughout
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Government Must Act Now To Guard NHS Against Tough Winter
Commenting on the latest monthly NHS performance figures for England, Dr Layla McCay, director of policy at the NHS Confederation, said:
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Recall Parliament To Tackle Care Crisis’
PARLIAMENT should be recalled for MPs to urgently tackle the staffing crisis in social care and recruit a task force of volunteers to help out, providers said today.
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Care Residents Enjoy Their Favourite Sarnies At Old Fashioned Picnic Weekend
RESIDENTS at a care home in Melrose enjoyed the sunshine with their loved ones with an old fashioned picnic weekend.
The 1940s and 50s inspired picnic was organised by staff members at Mansfield Care’s St John’s care home
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