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AN AWARD-WINNING Scottish accordionist will dazzle residents at a Loanhead care home every month.
Matthew Maclennan will play traditional Scottish folk music, including favourites such as Skye Boat song
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Across-sector consensus statement on brain health led by Alzheimer’s Research UK that aims to put the concept at the forefront of the public health agenda has been launched.
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Minister for Care Gillian Keegan, met with caregivers and clients at Home Instead’s Wimbledon and Kingston office.
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As of the 1st December, leading care home provider Signature Senior Lifestyle will mark the successful acquisition of Gracewell and Sunrise Homes — adding 20 new care homes
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Hard core staff from Barchester’s Bushey House Care Home in Bushey showed their mettle by taking on a freezing cold 63 mile cycle ride across London to raise money for MacMillan Cancer Support
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The UK is marking one year since it became the first country in the world to approve Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine with a “Boost Day” call.
The one-off event to mark the milestone
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Two specialist dementia support workers whose roles have been funded by a £26,000 grant are helping to boost the wellbeing of residents at Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford.
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The new contracts with Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna were accelerated in light of the new variant, as part of the ongoing efforts to ensure the government is doing everything it can while
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Care providers today gave a muted welcome to a long-awaited White Paper on the future of social care. The Independent Care Group (ICG) has welcomed parts of today’s White Paper, ‘People at the Heart of Care’.
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A ten year vision for adult social care has been published which will help provide greater choice for those receiving care and certainty over costs
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By Jason Whitehouse, Head of Health and Social Care, Realise (realisetraining.com)
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In the run-up to the festive season, new research reveals the nation’s love of dance and highlights the physical, mental and social benefits of dancing for people of all ages.
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By Kari Gerstheimer, CEO of Access Social Care, a charity that provides free legal advice and information to people with social care needs (www.accesscharity.org.uk)
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A Teesside based care home has started a new paper chain link initiative as part of their Christmas tradition.
The team at MHA Montpellier Manor, in Stainton decided to set up this initiative following a suggestion of activity ideas.
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Music legend Paul Young welcomed residents from a Dorset care home for a town’s Christmas lights switch-on.
One of the UK’s best loved vocalists, Paul was the star guest as Sturminster Newton
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