LGA Responds to IPPR’s call to Increase National Insurance to Secure NHS and Social Care
In response to a report by think tank IPPR calling for the government to raise National Insurance contributions by 1p in the pound to secure
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Social Care Hit By Another Fee Rise In 2018
News of yet another fee hike by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has many care home managers worried about how they will continue to provide
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The UK’s Only Dedicated Show For Commercial Kitchens Is Back at the NEC in June
Now in its third year at the NEC Birmingham, Commercial Kitchen is already renowned as a must-attend event for catering professionals from care homes across
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Dysphagia in Dementia Patients
Emily Stuart, apetito Dietitian discusses Dysphagia in dementia patients: Nearly 50 million people are currently living with dementia, a number which is expected to increase
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Is It Time For A New Approach To Adult Social Care?
By Tony Pilkington, managing director at Younifi Adult social care is facing a tough future. Our growing ageing population is putting an increased demand on
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My Care Home Received A Poor CQC Rating And Now The Press Are Interested. What Should I Do?
Robert Davies, a public relations and crisis communications specialist at Stephensons Solicitors LLP provides a guide to care home managers on handling enquiries by the
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The Carer Issue #40 – Spring 2018
Click to read issue #40 of The Carer – Published Spring (April) 2018.
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Older Bereaved People Are Up To Four Times More Likely To Experience Depression, But Less Likely To Receive Support, According To New Report
Older people who have experienced the death of a partner are up to four times more likely to experience depression than older people who haven’t
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Suffolk Man With Early Onset Alzheimer’s To Lead Team On Dementia Help Charity Cycle Challenge
A man from Suffolk, who was diagnosed with early Alzheimer’s at the age of 50, is taking his passion for cycling to a new level
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Care Champions at Abbotswood Court Raise Awareness for Dementia in Romsey
Abbotswood Court, a luxury care home and retirement development, is encouraging others to make a positive difference to the lives of those living with dementia
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Diamond Do for a Diamond Couple
John and Irene Mitchell celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary with family, friends and staff at their home, MHA Laurel Court in Didsbury. John and Irene
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NHS England Chief Executive Reopens ‘Dementia Tax’ Debate
The NHS England chief executive, Simon Stevens, has reopened the debate on the “dementia tax” during a House of Commons inquiry. Pensioners’ homes should be used
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Doors Open at Dementia Care & Nursing Home Expo 2018
Today marks the first day of the Dementia Care & Nursing Home Expo 2018, running alongside Naidex at Birmingham NEC today and tomorrow. The Dementia
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Free Holiday Recruitment Package Tempts Nurses
A nursing home’s recruitment campaign offering new nurse recruits a free holiday in the sun before they start work, is already paying dividends. Saint Cecilia’s
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Sports Fest at Kingston Care Home
Kingston Care Home has launched its first ever Sports Fest Event! It was composed of two teams – team Edna Cruickshank and team Marie Ulici. Each team
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