Electronic Prescriptions Reach One Billion a Year
Almost one billion prescription items were dispensed electronically in the last 12 months, with less than 1 in 20 still paper-based. The Electronic Prescription Service…
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Sunderland Day Out for Newcastle Care Home Residents
Residents from Newcastle care homes Kenton Hall and Kenton Manor enjoyed a fantastic day out at the Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, thanks to the…
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Cost of Living a ‘Second Health Emergency’ After COVID – Councils and Public Health Directors
Local health chiefs are warning that the increase in costs of essential food items and energy has created a ‘second health emergency’ after the COVID-19…
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New Recipe to Support People with Dementia in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire care provider HICA Group has cooked up a new way to help support people suffering from dementia. The not-for-profit care home group is always…
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Government Set to Cut £500m from Social Care Workforce and Reform Budgets
The Government is set to cut its planned spending on for adult social care workforce, reform and integration by at least £550m, according to reports. According to…
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St Patrick’s Day Gets the Green Light at Local Care Home
Residents and staff at Reigate Beaumont in Reigate celebrated all things Irish for St Patrick’s Day this week. The home was decorated with shamrocks and…
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A New ‘Time to Talk’ Initiative Launched to Support Mental Health for Disabled People
Surrey Choices have launched a new initiative called ‘Time to Talk’ for disabled people. These are group discussions to combat depression, anxiety, thoughts of loneliness…
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Bumble’s Red Nose Day Visit Creates Buzz for Care Home Cyclists
A giant bee with a big red nose and smile joined a hive of activity at a New Forest care home, all in a good…
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Age UK Launches Campaign to Support Older People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing
Age UK has launched a new campaign to highlight the huge challenges facing many older people and how Age UK provides solutions and – just…
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Somerset Mental Health Support Service Collaborates with Peer Support Group
A mental health support service based in Somerset has collaborated with a peer support group in Chard to offer wellbeing workshops and life skills courses…
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Alzheimer’s Research UK Chief Executive Named Co-Chair of National Mission to Tackle Dementia
In August 2022, Scott Mitchell – Alzheimer’s Research UK Ambassador and husband of the late Dame Barbara Windsor – was invited to Downing Street to…
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Researchers Awarded Prestigious Prizes at UK’s Largest Dementia Research Conference
Dementia research charity, Alzheimer’s Research UK, has awarded two early career researchers – Dr Soyon Hong and Anna-Leigh Brown – esteemed prizes for outstanding research…
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Care Home Residents Embrace their Musical Spirit
Heatherfield House Care Home in Armadale enjoyed a visit from artistic group Caterpillar Music. The children’s group arrived for a specialised class and embarked upon…
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Care UK Launches Chef Academy, and its #FairKitchens Movement.
Care UK celebrates two of its key initiatives on Companies That Care Day – it’s in house Chef Academy, and its leadership in the #FairKitchens…
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New Manager Excited for Opening of New Community at Ashlynn Grange Care Home
A Peterborough care home, which has recently expanded, has welcomed a new manager. Desiree Jooste has taken on the role of Registered General Manager at…
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