Belong Appoints Head of Dementia and Care Quality
Specialist dementia care provider, Belong, has named leading dementia expert, Caroline Baker as head of dementia and care quality, a newly created role with a…
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Seasonal Celebrations in Full Swing as Talbot View Celebrates Winning Autumn Food Festival Competition
Residents and staff at Talbot View recently celebrated the change of season by taking part in their very own Autumn Food Festival with various activities,…
Read more...Neither ‘Funding Nor Workforce’ to Meet the Needs of Older and Disabled People this Winter
More than 9 in 10 (94%) adult social services directors in England do not believe there is the ‘funding’ or ‘workforce’ to meet care costs…
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Rugeley Based Care Home Celebrates 30-Year Anniversary
A Rugeley based care home celebrated its 30-year anniversary and still employs two staff members who were there when they first opened. MHA Briar Hill…
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Alzheimer’s Drug Fails to Slow Decline in Phase III Clinical Trial
The pharmaceutical company Roche has announced that two phase III trials of the potential Alzheimer’s drug gantenerumab did not achieve the goal of slowing clinical…
Read more...“Save Social Care” Message Sent to Government
CAMPAIGNERS today sent a last-ditch plea to the Government to save the care of older and vulnerable adults ahead of tomorrow’s crucial Autumn Statement. They…
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Social Care Reform Cannot Wait’ Says National Care Provider Alliance
It is grossly irresponsible for the government to assist widespread speculation in relation to the fate of adult social care reform, says National Care Provider…
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NCS Teens Create Fidget Blankets for Elderly People with Dementia
A team of teenagers have been spending their autumn doing their bit to create positive change with NCS (National Citizen Service), the country’s flagship youth…
Read more...Campaigner Hails Constructive Minister Meeting
A social care campaigner has described as “constructive” a one-to-one meeting with Social Care Minister Helen Whately today. Mike Padgham said he was optimistic that…
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Welcoming Experience for Japanese Resident in Bridgwater Care Home
A Japanese woman who has been living in the UK for nearly 30 years has been enjoying a ‘cultural experience day’ organised by her care…
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Gift Café’s Last Post Heard Throughout Puddington
Visitors to the Gift Café in Puddington were moved to hear the coffee shop’s chef and supervisor playing the Last Post on Remembrance Day. Debbie…
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Care England Publishes State of Social Care and Support Report
Care England has today collectively published a report on the current state of social care in England. Professor Martin Green, Chief Executive of Care England,…
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Signature at Coombe Hill Manor Donates £3,000 to Kingston Hospital Charity to Create a Tranquil Space
Signature at Coombe Hill Manor has generously donated £3,000 to Kingston Hospital Charity to create a tranquil space in one of the side rooms on…
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Care Home’s Quarter Century Celebrated with Classical Concert
A quarter century of community care has been celebrated in style at a Bournemouth residential and nursing home. Residents, families and team members at Colten…
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From Care Assistant to Home Manager at Dorchester Care Home
Maiden Castle House, a Care South home situated in Dorchester, has announced the promotion of Ashley Smith from Acting Home Manager to Home Manager. He…
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