Residents At Wigston Care Home Amazed With Pamper Session
Residents at HC One’s Magna care home have been enjoyed a weekly pampering session thanks to the home’s wellbeing coordinator. Every Thursday, the Wigston home’s
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Understanding The Link Between Hearing Loss And Dementia
Scientists have developed a new theory as to how hearing loss may cause dementia and believe that tackling this sensory impairment early may help to prevent the disease.
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Every Picture Tells a Story
By Mathew Faulkner and Jo Lloyd, www.care-theme.co.uk
It’s commonplace to hang pictures in residents’ rooms or common areas in care homes to help people feel more at home. But it goes deeper
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The Benefits of Personalised Care
By Jade McGowan, activities coordinator for Renaissance Care’s Jesmond Aberdeen home. Of my 18 years in care, I’ve worked at Renaissance Care’s Jesmond Care Home
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Lessons from Covid-19: The Default Model of Care Must Change
By Peter Seldon, CEO, Consultus Care and Nursing
Despite herculean efforts of front line carers, the Covid-19 crisis has shone a spotlight on the nation’s care system and shown how urgently
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COVID-19 Inspections: What Do You Need to Know?
By Peter James, partner and head of health & safety, BLM, London (www.blmlaw.com)
The UK continues to grapple with COVID-19 in the workplace, which has never been more apparent than in a care home or care environment.
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Care Home Deaths Rise Due To Coronavirus Latest ONS Figures Reveal
The number of care home coronavirus deaths have risen for the second week in a row, according to the latest Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures published this week.
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Be Aware Of The Signs Of Abuse And Neglect In Adult Care Homes, Says Nice
Staff and visitors can play a vital role in the identification and prevention of abuse and neglect in care homes for adults says NICE, in a draft guideline published today (03 September 2020).
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Celebration Of Surrey Social Care Is Set To Take Place In Recognition Of COVID Work
The Surrey Care Association is set to host a virtual celebration of social care in the county as it looks to mark the incredible work undertaken by adult
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Whitworth Care Home Welcomes Visitors After 6 Months
After closing its doors on the 19th March, Barley View care home in Whitworth have announced they will once again be welcoming visitors as of the 3rd September
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Beyond COVID-19. New Thinking On The Future Of Adult Social Care
Three shifts are needed to address the devastating impact that COVID-19 has had on an already struggling social care system. That’s the conclusion in a new report
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Care Workers Are Undervalued And Underpaid, According To New Research To Mark Professional Care Workers Week
It’s great to finally see care workers recognised for their contribution, they must be rewarded too says National Care Forum
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Love Of Gardening Inspires Produce Show Across 21 Colten Care Homes
An army of green-fingered care home residents have overcome the challenges of Covid restrictions to stage a forthcoming garden produce show.
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Covid-19 Deaths Disproportionately Affecting People With Dementia
The impact of Covid-19 on people with dementia ‘truly shocking’ says Alzheimer’s Disease International at start of World Alzheimer’s Month.
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ONS Data Shows More Work Still To Be Done To Protect BME People From COVID-19
Responding to the ONS data on characteristics of people testing positive for COVID-19 in England for August 2020, Nick Ville, director at the NHS Confederation
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