The use of technology to support care has increased rapidly during the coronavirus pandemic – a trend that the National Care Forum (NCF) wants to encourage
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Coronavirus infections in care home residents fell by 62% from five weeks after they received their first vaccine dose, Government-funded research has revealed.
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Care England will be partnering with the University of Birmingham, as part of a broader consortium of key stakeholders from across the four nations of the UK
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In true Irish spirit, residents of Edward Moore House Residential Care Home in Gravesend enjoyed a pint of Guinness to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.
Read more...Immediate action is needed on social care as part of a new long-term plan in the spirit of the post-war reforms, if we are to build back better from the pandemic
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A close up of an elderly man’s hands. He is holding a ball in one hand and the hand of a younger care worker is resting on his wrist
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From today, groups of 6 people, or two households, are allowed to meet outside
Scientists and medics are urging the public not to be tempted to meet indoors as the risk of spreading the virus is significantly higher inside
The new Office for Health Promotion will lead national efforts to improve and level up the health of the nation by tackling obesity, improving mental health and promoting physical activity.
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The Not Forgotten, a British Armed Forces charity which supports serving and ex-servicemen and women is delighted to announce the launch of a nationwide
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Responding to a National Audit Office report on the funding, accountability and oversight arrangements for the adult social care market
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Iconic forces sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn has been fondly remembered during a tribute afternoon at a New Forest care home.
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A Women’s Auxiliary Air Force veteran who fixed Spitfires and raised barrage balloons during the blitz has met her great-great-grandnephew for the first time
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Staff and residents at Paddock Stile Manor care home in, Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne & Wear, were delighted to receive their second and final vaccinations following a challenging
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Honouring and celebrating a person’s life journey, their passions and experiences is at the core of the person-centred care that Withen’s Nursing Home is passionate about.
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Audit report adds to call for urgent reform
Care providers have welcomed a new report which they say adds to the call for urgent reform of the care of older and vulnerable people in this country.
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