Designing Safer Systems of Care Delivery for Older Patients
A new study published in Age & Ageing, the scientific journal of the British Geriatrics Society, identified incidents when poor communication between secondary and primary
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Ideal Carehomes Welcome the Community for National Care Home Open Day
Residents and staff from each Ideal care home are getting ready to open their doors to the community for National Care Home Open Day on
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Middlesbrough Care Home Celebrates “Outstanding” Achievement as they Receive Top CQC Rating
Corks are being popped this week at Nunthorpe Oaks Care Home in Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough, as residents and staff celebrate achieving the highest rating the national
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Football Wish Granted As Bandmaster Bill Recalls ‘Playing On The Pitch’
A former bandmaster now in receipt of end-of-life care has been enabled to revisit the hallowed football turf where he once led half-time performances. Bill
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Care Home Brews Refreshing Retro Treat
A care home in Glasgow has given its residents the perfect place to enjoy a cuppa, with the creation of its own vintage tea room,
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Personal Music Playlists Could Reduce Need for Dementia Medication
Nursing home residents with dementia who listen to a personalized music playlist may need less anti-psychotic medication and have improved behaviour, according to a recent
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NACC Celebrates Three Decades Of Raising The Profile And Standards Of Care Catering
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) celebrated its 30th anniversary with a special afternoon tea reception, hosted by Baroness Howe. Dignitaries, founding members, past
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Daring Nicola Conquers Fears to Plummet 13,000ft for Alzheimer’s Research UK
A daring fundraiser from The Perfume Shop’s High Wycombe store has overcome her fear of heights and flying to take part in a tandem skydive
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Paisley Care Home Hosts ‘Braemount’s Got Talent’
A Paisley care home hit all the right notes when it invited members of the local community along for its inaugural ‘Braemount’s Got Talent’. Bupa’s
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Widnes Care Home Hosts Dementia Awareness Week Event
A WIDNES care home is helping to raise awareness of dementia as part of a national week-long initiative. Dementia Awareness Week runs from Sunday to
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Boyzlife Make Care Home Resident’s Dream Come True
A care home resident had her dreams come true when Boyzlife stars stopped off to visit her while in Glasgow. Alice Sergeant, a resident at
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Dementia Deaths Set to Quadruple by 2040
Alzheimer’s Research UK has highlighted the need for more investment in dementia research, following a study which revealed that the number of people dying from
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Awards Galore for Healthwatch Essex Ambassadors and Trustees
Healthwatch Essex – the independent charity that listens to and represents the voice of users of health and social care in Essex – has been
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Dementia Survey Asks How Ready We Are To Care
Caring for people with dementia is mainly done by family members, yet how many feel obliged, rather than willing, to do so? This is the
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Royal College of Nursing Makes Case for Safe Staffing Levels
NHS patients across the UK will be at risk of falling care standards unless all four countries have legislation to guarantee safe staffing levels, the
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