Second Alzheimer’s Drug, donanemab, Succeeds in Phase 3 Trial
Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly has announced that their Alzheimer’s drug, donanemab, has successfully slowed memory and thinking decline in a rigorous phase 3 trial. The…
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Cherry Tree Lodge Care Home Overjoyed with New ‘Good’ CQC Rating
The team at Cherry Tree Lodge care home, in Whitnash, Royal Leamington Spa, have embraced the celebrations, following the positive news on their recent CQC…
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Coventry Home Invites Classic Car Club to Take Residents on a Trip Down Memory Lane
A Coventry home organised a visit for a classic car club to show some retro cars to residents. MHA Charnwood House arranged for the Heart…
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Edenmore Nursing Home’s Countdown has Begun for the King’s Coronation 2023
Edenmore Nursing Home in Ilfracombe is preparing to host its Coronation Party to celebrate the crowning of our King. Residents, who are fondly referred to…
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Cost of Unpaid Care in England and Wales Now Exceeds that of NHS Budget
The value of unpaid care in England and Wales is now estimated to be £162 billion, exceeding that of the entire NHS budget in England…
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Southport Home Raises More than £1,000 with 24 Treadmill Challenge and Tea Party
A Southport home has raised more than £1,000 by hosting a treadmill challenge and tea party. MHA Connell Court arranged for a 24-hour treadmill challenge…
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“It Was a Supremely Happy Occasion”: Memories of the Last Coronation
Residents and day guests at the charity Lilian Faithfull Care have shared their eyewitness accounts and memories of 70 years ago; bringing the day to…
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Scottish Labour Unveils Plan for Older People’s Commissioner Following Pandemic
South Scotland Labour MSP Colin Smyth is to bring forward a bill to the Scottish Parliament to create a dedicated commissioner for older people in…
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Excelcare Residents Show Off their Gardening Skills for the Plantathon 2023!
Residents across the Excelcare Family took part in its very own annual gardening event dubbed the ‘Plantathon’ last month. The Plantathon is a competitive gardening…
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NHS Vaccinates Half of Care Home Residents in Three Weeks
The NHS Covid-19 Vaccination Programme has vaccinated more than 150,000 older adult care home residents in England in just three weeks since the campaign began…
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Sherwood Lodge Psychologist Scoops Top Award
A Mansfield psychologist who supports men with learning disabilities said she felt “honoured and privileged” to win a prestigious Psychologist of the Year award. Dr…
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Leicester Home Unveils a New Sensory Room for Residents and Staff Following Great North Run Success
A Leicester home has unveiled a new sensory room following a successful fundraiser, where staff members took part in the Great North Run. In September…
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Unpaid Care in England and Wales Valued at £445 Million Per Day
– Economic value of family members providing care increases by 29% in a decade – Fewer unpaid carers overall providing higher hours of care New…
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Deaf Awareness Week Starts Today
It is Deaf Awareness Week (1-7 May 2023) and RNID, the charity supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus are calling on…
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Care England Re-Issue Gas and Electricity Tender for Care Providers
Following the fantastic success of the 2022-23 Care England Energy Tender, Care England has launched the second round to offer care providers the opportunity to…
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