Scrap Immigration Targets Post Brexit Say CBI
Putting migration on the table in future trade talks and ensuring EU workers are not subject to burdensome non-EU visa rules are two key recommendations
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Dementia Listed As Top Reason For Slowing Life Expectancy In Older People
In new analysis out today, the Office for National Statistics reports that increases in life expectancy are slowing across the UK. In particular, the report
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Leonard Cheshire Puts 17 Care Homes Up For Sale
Disability Charity Leonard Cheshire is to put 17 of its care home up for sale, as it makes some ‘difficult decisions’ about some of its
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Government Responds To Funding For Supported Housing
The Government has responded to two consultations on funding for supported housing, stating that housing benefit will be kept in place for all those living
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‘Breggsit’ Storm Brewing As Businesses Encouraged To Prepare
Food businesses across the UK are being encouraged to ‘trust the Lion’ and rely on British Lion eggs and egg products – for both surety
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Singing For Elderly Veterans In Wounded Soldiers’ Show
ELDERLY ex-servicemen and women living in care homes across Teesside were represented at a show to honour the survivors of war. This Is Not For
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Kirriemuir Care Home Recognised For Volunteer Opportunities For The Young
Balhousie Lisden care home in Kirriemuir has been recognised for providing volunteer opportunities to pupils of Webster’s High School. The care home has received a
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Addressing Rising Detention Rates: Call For Evidence
On behalf of the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act (MHA), the Mental Health Network is seeking qualitative and quantitative evidence on any work undertaken
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Ethnic Differences In Dementia Diagnosis In The UK
A new study led by researchers from University College London has looked at difference in dementia diagnosis rates among different ethnic groups in the UK.
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Bothwell ‘Surrogate Granny’ Is A Painting Sensation
A 95-year-old South Lanarkshire pensioner has painted over 350 dazzling masterpieces, despite being registered blind. Margaret McNeil, who has lived at Bield’s Fife Court in
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Special Celebration For Golden Couple Guy And Christine
A SURPRISE golden wedding anniversary celebration was thrown by Teesside care home staff for a resident and his wife. Staff at Ingleby Care Home arranged
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Unison Lodges Supreme Court Appeal On Sleep-In Shift Ruling
Unison, acting on behalf of Tomlinson-Blake in the ongoing sleep-in shift legal battle with Mencap, has lodged an official appeal to the Supreme Court following
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The Care Workers Charity Announced As Charity Partner For The Great British Care Awards
The Great British Care Awards has announced that The Care Workers Charity is to be a charity partner for 2018. The Great British Care Awards
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Upcycled Tyres And Beach Mural Brighten Care Home Garden
A BEACH mural and new planters have added a splash of colour to a Rotherham care home garden thanks to green fingered teens. Volunteers from
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Bramley Care Home Showcases Caring Spirit Of Surrey In Twin Town Mayoral Visit
Family owned and managed nursing home, Birtley House, welcomed the Mayor for Mayen-Koblenz, a district in Germany that has been twinned with Waverley Borough Council
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