Responding to the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee report on recruitment, training and retention, which describes “the greatest workforce crisis in history,…
Read more...The latest wave of Age UK’s research into the impact of the pandemic on older people has found that older women have been and continue…
Read more...The next Prime Minister must have “bold plans” to protect older and disabled people and to remember the social care component of health and social…
Read more...New research by the journal Neurology suggests that more mental and physical activity may help to preserve thinking skills of women, more so than men….
Read more...The National Care Forum has welcomed the publication of the Joint Committee on Human Rights’ report on protecting human rights in care settings. The report…
Read more...A 109 year old resident of Barchester’s Cubbington Mill Care Home in Leamington Spa has been chosen to carry the baton in the Queen’s Baton…
Read more...Members of a community scheme say the programs are a “lifeline” for some members and are thrilled to know further funding will allow the scheme…
Read more...A care home fee fixing cartel in North Wales has been “blown to smithereens” after Anglesey councillors increased rates by up to 25 per cent….
Read more...A temporary tattoo studio popped up at a Hamilton care home, offering residents the chance to ‘get inked’ after a 78-year-old resident expressed regret at…
Read more...A career civil servant who spent 43 years at the heart of Whitehall has celebrated her 100th birthday at a Bournemouth care home. Catherine Shrimpton…
Read more...Patients could face longer waits to see their GP and reduced primary care services, following the Government’s refusal to fund in full the NHS’s pay…
Read more...Three charities have received a grant of £440,571 to enable them to support and care for older people. MHA, Father Hudson’s Care and The Beth…
Read more...A new report from Skills for Care shows the number of filled posts in adult social care is down for the first time on record,…
Read more...Baroness Heather Hallett officially launched the UK Covid-19 Inquiry and opened its first investigation into how well prepared the UK was for a pandemic. Baroness…
Read more...‘If I Can Dream’, an event dedicated to celebrating the music of Elvis Presley, will be hosted by Community Integrated Care, on Tuesday 26th July…
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