Health Foundation Publishes Social Care Funding Projections
The Health Foundation has published new analysis which projects the cost of growing demand for adult social care in England and the government funding required…
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Back to School for 79-year-old Violet
As students return to their studies for the start of another school year, joining them is 79-year-old Violet as she proves that age really is…
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Waitrose in Malvern Support Alzheimers Awareness Month with Elgar Court Care Home
Elgar Court Care Home in Malvern, is highlighting Alzheimer’s Awareness Month throughout September in the local community. Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia, the loss…
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Campaigners Welcome Lib Dem Social Care Plan
Campaigners have welcomed Liberal Democrat proposals for a £5bn a year pledge to give everyone in England free social care. Party leader Sir Ed Davey…
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NICE Suggests Out of Hospital Treatment this Winter for Acute Respiratory Infections
More people could be treated out of hospital in the NHS’s new respiratory hubs and virtual wards following new NICE draft guidance on the initial…
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Management Trio at Derby Home Take Part in Great North Run and Raise Thousands
Three colleagues at a Derby home pounded the Yorkshire street by taking part in the Great North Run and raised thousands in the process. Kate…
Read more...RCN Scotland Responds to New UCAS Data Showing A Drop In Acceptances Onto Nursing Programmes
New UCAS data published 21 September shows a 14% drop in acceptances onto nursing programmes in Scotland compared to last year. The number of acceptances…
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Specialist Care Provider Poised to Double Care Home Network
Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of specialist nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs, has announced an ambitious £200m expansion…
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Calls for Investigation into NHS England’s Winter Vaccination Programme
England’s national GP Committee is calling for an investigation into what they allege as “mismanagement” of this year’s winter Covid and Flu vaccination programmes, which…
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Music for Dementia Celebrates People on the Frontline Of Dementia Care on World Alzheimer’s Day
The Music for Dementia campaign hosted, on September 21, a special performance at London’s Arcola Theatre of the acclaimed dementia themed love story, In Other…
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Deputy Manager of Care Home Treks 26 Miles For Charity
The Deputy Manager of Burscough Manor Care Home trekked 26 miles to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society. Lizzie Brighouse raised over £1,800 for the…
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Czajka Care Group Goes For Gold And Brings Prestigious Award Home Again
Czajka Care Group, which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, has been reaccredited with the prestigious Gold Standard Framework (GSF) Quality Hallmark Award at its Nab…
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Fiona Phillips’ World Alzheimer’s Day Call: It’s Devastated My Family, And Researchers Desperately Need More Funding
Long-time Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador, Fiona Phillips, has come out on World Alzheimer’s Day to call for more research funding for the charity. The broadcaster, who…
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Scotland’s Care Service Vacancies “Highest Since Records Began”
The percentage of care services reporting staff vacancies has increased to the highest level since publication of figures began in 2017. According to a new…
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Care UK Raises Awareness On World Alzheimer’s Day
To raise awareness on World Alzheimer’s Day, Care UK is looking at the differences between Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Understanding the differences is crucial in providing…
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