Eligible Groups Urged To Get Vaccinated Against Flu And COVID-19
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding all those eligible that it’s not too late to book their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. Cases are…
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Jazz Court Residents Knit One Purl One For Scarborough Hospital
A knitting group at Jazz Court, a retirement community run by Sanctuary Supported Living in Eastfield, near Scarborough, have shown their generosity and creativity by…
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Hft Calls On Labour To Join The Dots Between The NHS And Adult Social Care
Social care was once again notably absent from Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer’s New Year’s speech and is indicative of a disappointing start to what…
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Longridge Hall Care Home Opens Its Own Pub For Residents
Residents of Longridge Hall Care Home don’t have to travel far to enjoy a pub experience – they only need to nip into the next…
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Excelcare Residents Share their Resolutions for 2024
As we welcome the start of the new year, residents living in Excelcare Homes have been looking ahead and setting resolutions and goals they would…
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Joanna Killian Named As Next LGA Chief Executive
Joanna Killian has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Local Government Association (LGA). She will join the LGA in March from her…
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% Of Over 65s Living In Care Homes Higher In Worthing Than Anywhere Else In England And Wales
New research has revealed the percentage of over-65s living in care homes is higher in Worthing than anywhere else in England and Wales. For this…
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Covid Inquiry Opens Sixth Investigation-the Care Sector
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has opened its sixth investigation: the Care Sector across the UK (Module 6). Public hearings are planned for Spring 2025. Module…
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Disrupted Sleep May be Associated with Changes Memory Later in Life Study Reveals
New research from the University of California published in Neurology has shown an association between quality of sleep and changes to cognitive function in midlife…
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Next Crucial Step For The Carer’s Leave Act 2023 As Implementation Date And Draft Regulations Published
Crucial details relating to the Carer’s Leave Act 2023 have been published, after the draft regulations were laid in Parliament on 11 December 2023. This…
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Sustainable Workwear In The Care Sector
By Greg Houlston, General Manager at Alsico UK (www.alsico.co.uk) The UK’s ageing population has created an increased need for adult social care. In England alone,…
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Cause For Hope Or Concern? What Social Care Will Look Like In 2024
By Sam Monaghan, Chief Executive of MHA The Prime Minister recently confirmed that we will see a General Election in the UK, at some point…
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Why Demonstrating Leadership Matters In The Care Sector
By Emma O’Connor, Legal Director and Head of Training, Boyes Turner (www.boyesturner.com) We have own views as to what makes a “good” leader. We may…
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Weathering The Storm: How Can Care Operators Cope With Current Challenges?
By Jonathan Dunn, Partner in the Restructuring Advisory team at FRP Advisory (www.frpadvisory.com) and a qualified Accountant and Insolvency Practitioner. Much ink has been spilled…
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The Employment Landscape and How to Tackle the Big Changes
By Stephenie Malone, Legal Director at Harrison Clark Rickerbys (www.hcrlaw.com) As 2023 draws to a close the impact of Brexit and Covid may still be…
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