Care Catering’s Unsung Heroes Honoured At The NACC Awards 2019
Last night (10 October), the National Association of Care Catering (NACC) celebrated outstanding contributions to the care catering sector at the NACC Awards 2019. The
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Let’s Get Social Care Done Is The Message
‘Let’s get social care done!’ was the message from a provider’s leader at a forum this week. Speaking to the National Association of Care Catering
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Sex-Specific Tests Improve Diagnosis of Early Memory Problems
Researchers in the US have found that using sex-specific memory test scores could improve the diagnosis of early memory and thinking problems, known as mild
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Charity Staff Limber Up for Birmingham Half Marathon Fundraising Effort
Three members of staff will run the Birmingham Half Marathon to raise money for the veterans’ charity they work for. Kevin Rudge, Alex Ferguson and
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Malnutrition Waning Signs Missed For Up To 1.3m Elderly
– Experts warn of dangers of thin, frail ‘stereotype’ – Call for more conversations about appetite and weight with older people – Ask people to
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The NACC Appoints New National Chair
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has appointed Sue Cawthray, Chief Executive Officer of Harrogate Neighbours Housing Association, as its new National Chair. The
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Only One In Five Councils Have Separate Social Care Appeals Process, Says Charity
Fewer than one in five local authorities have a dedicated appeals process for social care, according to new research by Independent Age, the older people’s
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Elderly Residents Publish Book On National Poetry Day
Following the launch of a project in March, a poetry book named ‘Rhymes of our Times’ was created by elderly residents from the community. Published
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Camden’s Ash Court Care Home Hosts Forum On Care For The Ageing LGBT Community
Local authority commissioners, GPs and healthcare professionals from around the South East gathered at Ash Court Care Centre in Camden last week for a special
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Time To Level With The Public About The Scale Of Challenges Facing The NHS
NHS Providers is warning that a failure to present the public with the true scale of the challenges facing the NHS risks putting public faith
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Care Home Residents Take To The Skies In Hot Air Balloon And Fulfil Bucket List Wish
Two elderly care home residents have fulfilled their bucket list wishes after taking to the skies in an iconic Virgin hot air balloon. Faith ‘Faye’
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Brunelcare Volunteer Hits 35,000 Hours!
After two-decades and 35,000 hours of volunteering, Clive, 83 is recognised for his commitment to Brunelcare Thursday 03rd October – Brunelcare has today honoured one
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Sir Jackie Stewart Gives £1.5m Green Light To Next Generation Of Dementia Researchers
Sir Jackie Stewart’s Race Against Dementia charity has awarded £1.5m of new funding to three outstanding early-career dementia researchers, who will be paired with world-leading
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Care Sector Fundraising Ball 2019 Raises £200,000
The second annual Care Sector Fundraising Ball has raised a staggering £200,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society and The Care Workers Charity. More than 500 people,
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Carey Lodge Residents Enjoy New Interactive Equipment On Older People’s Day
Wing-based Carey Lodge care home, run by The Fremantle Trust, celebrated the launch of its new sensory equipment on Older People’s Day, thanks to £7,250
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