Analysis Reveals Older Women “Especially Badly Hit” by the Pandemic
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…
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What About Social Care? Sector Responds to Leadership Race
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…
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Increased Physical and Mental Activity Linked to Cognitive Reserve in Women
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...Protecting Human Rights in Care Settings – NCF response
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…
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Care Homes Pass the Baton in Honour of John
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…
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MHA Loneliness Outreach Program Allows Community Initiative to Continue
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…
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Pressure Mounts on Councils to Stop “Discriminating Against Vulnerable People”
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….
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Tattoo Dream Comes True for 78-Year-Old Care Home Resident
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…
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Downing Street’s Catherine Celebrates 100th Birthday at Dorset Care Home
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…
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Under-Funded Pay Deal Could Plunge Primary Care into a Deepened Workforce Crisis
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…
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3 Charities Receive Bumper Donation from the National Lottery Community Fund
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…
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Report Reveals Filled Posts in Social Care are Down Highlighting Recruitment Challenges for Sector
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,…
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UK Covid-19 Inquiry Launches First Investigation
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…
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Man with Support Needs Hosts Once-in-a-Lifetime Elvis showcase
‘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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Care Home Residents Receive Surprise VIP Treatment at Wimbledon
Two Epsom care home residents were given the VIP treatment after being upgraded to the players’ lounge at Wimbledon. The Care UK team at Appleby…
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