How the Mature Workforce are Filling a Gap for Nurse Plus
There’s no escaping the fact that our ageing population is increasing. According to government statistics, there are ten million people in the UK who are
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Singers Strike a Chord with Care Home Residents
The West Moors Singers’ performance at Brook View care home struck a chord with residents, especially Sylvia Foster. Sylvia, the newest resident at the Colten
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Pets as Therapy at Maples Care Home
Pets hold a special place in many people’s hearts and lives. For people who used to have regular contact with animals they can often miss
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Manifesto Commitments ‘Must Focus on Social Care and the People it Supports’
With six weeks to go before the general election on 8 June, VODG (the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group) is calling on political parties to put
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The Carer Issue #36 – Spring 2017
Click to read issue #36 of The Carer – Published Spring (April) 2017.
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Grand Opening of Brand New Sutton-in-Ashfield Care Home with Rtd Lt Col Keith Seddon MBE
Sutton-in-Ashfield’s newest care home, Kingfisher Court, has been officially opened this week by special guest, Rtd Lt Col Keith Seddon MBE. The home opened its
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Brexit Uncertainty Impacts Retirement Planning
The Brexit effect is creating uncertainty among people planning to retire in 2017, with more than one in four (27 per cent) of this year’s
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Czajka Serves Up An Ace Sponsorship Deal
WEST Yorkshire based Czajka Care Group is sponsoring young tennis player Luke Johnson from Roundhay in Leeds as he embarks on a professional sporting career
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Fundraising Climbs to £1425 for Bield Staff Member
A 66 year old Glaswegian grandad has topped Scotland’s highest peak to complete a trio of events that saw him scale 2,430 metres and run
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Aaron House Marks Parkinson’s Awareness Month
To mark Parkinson’s Awareness Month (April 2017), Aaron House Care Home in Penicuik – part of national provider, New Century Care – are hosting an
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Nancy’s 102nd Birthday Celebrated at Featherton House
A popular Banbury care home resident has celebrated her 102nd birthday with family and friends at a special event held at Featherton House, which is part
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Free Seminars and Advice on Active Aging at Elevate, 10-11 May
Elevate is the UK’s largest cross-sector event bringing together the physical activity sector, academia, healthcare, policy makers, local authorities and performance experts to focus on
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Dementia – Comedian David Baddiel’s Family Battle
I thought I would pick up on a recent TV documentary by comedian David Baddiel. For those of you who may not have seen it
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12 Good Reasons Why Animals Can Benefit The Elderly And Those Living With Dementia
To celebrate National Pet Month in April, award-winning home care provider, SweetTree, is keen to acknowledge the benefits that animals bring to the elderly. SweetTree
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Lifelong Literature Lover Celebrates 100th Birthday
A World War Two nurse with a passion for poetry has celebrated turning 100 at a Dunfermline retirement housing development. Mary Wright McKean, now a
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