A generational change in how we treat patients in England is needed if the NHS is to address spiralling waiting lists and ensure the ‘missing’ 7 million patients who are not on the official waiting
Read more...The crisis in the energy sector could engulf the care sector forcing some homes to close as an extortionate increase caused by a trebling of wholesale gas contracts over the last five months hits the sector.
Read more...The new Minister for Care, Gillian Keegan MP, visited Royal Star & Garter in Surbiton to mark World Alzheimer’s Day on Tuesday 21 September.
Read more...Staff and residents at Barchester’s Hugh Myddelton House care home in Southgate were treated to a wine tasting masterclass hosted by Nick Parker and Lee Isaacs from Unity Wines
Read more...A Gwynedd care home group has been granted permission by a leading dementia organisation to establish an all-inclusive support service to those living with dementia and their families
Read more...Team members at a Winchester dementia care home staged a colourful 1960s-themed garden festival in response to a resident’s wish.
Read more...Michael Gove has praised care workers following a recent visit to Lakeview care home in Surrey.
The Surrey Heath MP visited the residential and dementia home on Lightwater Road, after a relative of the care home
Read more...Care home provider Colten Care has continued its involvement with the National Garden Scheme (NGS), welcoming dozens of visitors and raising hundreds of pounds for charities.
Read more...A Camden-based care home has marked this year’s National Day of Arts in Care Homes with residents enjoying entertainment from musical duo Champagne Enterprise.
Read more...Residents at an Orchard Care Home in Armley, Leeds, recently took part in their first church service since the start of COVID-19 and experienced feelings of euphoria and extreme happiness
Read more...Representatives of Alzheimer’s Research UK recently met with MPs in parliament to mark World Alzheimer’s Month and highlight the urgent need to secure more funding for dementia research.
Read more...Paintings in Hospitals has announced its first major collaboration with Four Seasons Health Care Group on a new inclusive digital art project to bring culture and creativity into the daily
Read more...Sunrise of Bassett has recently marked their 15th Birthday with a crystal themed party.
An incredible milestone, the lavish afternoon organised by Sunrise of Bassett proved to be a huge success
Read more...Dementia Carers Count (DCC) has re-launched its flagship five-day walking event; Every Small Step 2021. The event will take place from Wednesday 13th to Sunday 17th October.
Read more...A care home in Bristol, which supports people aged 40 and above with learning disabilities, has celebrated 21 years of service with some of its longest serving members of staff and residents.
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