Social Care Provider Celebrates Two Glowing CQC Reports
A social care provider is celebrating after two of its services – a rehabilitation team and a care home – both received 100% ‘Good’ reports
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Groundbreaking Art Partnership Launches At Belong
Pioneering care village operator, Belong, has partnered with Liverpool’s centre for the contemporary arts, Bluecoat, in a unique three-year research project to explore how the
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Octopus Healthcare Raises Further £133.5 Million For Care Home Fund And Acquires Seven Assets
Octopus Healthcare, part of the Octopus Group and a leading investor in healthcare facilities throughout the UK and Ireland, announces that it has raised a
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Leaky Blood Vessels Could Be Key To Diagnosing Memory And Thinking Problems
Researchers in the US have found key biological markers relating to the breakdown of the blood-brain barrier are associated with thinking problems and occur independently
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LGA Responds To Report On Scams Targeting Vulnerable People
“Carers, families and neighbours need to look out for older and disabled people as they are more likely to be at risk of losing their
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New Chief Executive For UKHCA
The Board of United Kingdom Homecare Association (UKHCA) is delighted to confirm the appointment of the Association’s new Chief Executive, Roger Berry, who will succeed
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Government Intends To Publish Green Paper Release Before April
The twice delayed Adult Social Care Green Paper, outlining the governments long term solution to social care funding will be published by April by this
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Care Home Cleaner Brenda, 80, Gets Surprise Birthday Party
OCTOGENARIAN care home worker Brenda Tooby was given a surprise when she came on shift on her 80th birthday. Colleagues and residents at Alderwood Care
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Age UK Warns Policy Announcement Will Leave Pensioners Worse Off
Following the Government’s quiet announcement last night that from May 15th 2019 ‘mixed age couples’ – where one partner is of working age and the
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Memory Of Jo Cox MP Inspires New Dementia Service
A pioneering new service will be launched in Manchester that uses arts, creativity and reminiscence to transform the lives of people living with dementia, thanks
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Inaugural #GladtoCare Competition Successfully Brings The Care Sector Together
Carers from across the UK were invited to take part in a photo competition run by Person Centred Software and The Care Workers Charity. Alice
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Founders’ Day Celebrations As Veterans’ Charity Marks 103rd Anniversary
Residents enjoyed live music, food and drink as they marked Founders’ Day at The Royal Star & Garter Home in Solihull. It took place at
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Apetito Prepares For No-Deal Brexit Scenario With £5m Investment In Additional Stock
Apetito, a leading supplier of food to the health and social care sector, is investing £5 million in its planning and preparation ahead of BREXIT.
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More Than One In Four “Sandwich Carers” Report Symptoms Of Mental Ill-Health
Sandwich carers – those who care for both sick, disabled or older relatives and dependent children – are more likely to report symptoms of mental
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Local NHS Allocated £570 Billion To Fund The NHS Long Term Plan
Local health services today are being allocated £570 billion to fund NHS services and implement the new long term plan. Every area in England will
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