Stay Up Late writes to all local authority Adult Social Care Directors
As lockdown restrictions ease and venues begin reopening a major lobbying campaign has been launched by learning disability charity Stay Up Late
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Scotland’s first Minister Nicola Sturgeon has promised to consult on legislation to establish a National Care Service in Scotland.
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The Manor House Gosforth is taking part in an exciting ‘Captain Tom 100’ challenge being organised by an enterprising nine-year old.
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An 87-year-old care home resident from Ridgway Court in Farnham has knitted around 500 ‘care bears’ to give to newborn babies at Frimley Park Hospital maternity unit, as well as care home staff and residents.
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British hockey legend and Olympic gold medallist Imran Sherwani has revealed he has Alzheimer’s disease.
Imran, 59, who scored two goals in the final as Great Britain’s men’s hockey team won gold at the 1988 Games
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Barchester Southgate Beaumont care home, in Enfield, was full of animal mischief when Toby the Yorkie – Pom came to visit the home. Residents and staff were delighted to meet their new four legged friend.
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More than half of all adults in the UK have received a second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the latest figures published today (Thursday 3 June) show, as the vaccination programme continues at unprecedented pace and scale.
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By Hollie Watkins, Banner Jones Solicitors (www.bannerjones.co.uk)
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The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published its response to the Government consultation on making vaccines mandatory in care homes.
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Responding to updated guidance from Public Health England1 on infection prevention and control in healthcare settings, which recommends the wider use of respiratory protective equipment for staff
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Green fingered care home residents at a Wrexham care home are growing their own fruit and veg.
Residents at Pendine Park’s Penybryn and Bryn Bella homes have formed their own gardening club
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Hunters Down Care Home in Huntingdon are well known for their creativeness in making video’s. Residents and staff all enjoy taking part and were very excited in the newest video called “Wash Your Hands.”
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Amateur astronomers at Belong Crewe have been exploring the wonders of the universe from the comfort of their care village – all thanks to the generosity of local people. The launch of the dementia
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A Surrey care community is celebrating the completion of an extension to its dementia care facilities, which will allow it to provide 11 extra bedrooms for new residents, as well as offering enhanced living space
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MHA’s Chief Executive Sam Monaghan shows his support for #FixCareForAll
People across the nations have been supporting MHA’s #FixCareForAll campaign which calls for the Government
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