Burnley Home Redecorates With Dementia-Friendly Colour Scheme
Staff at a care home in Burnley are redecorating the communal rooms in dementia-friendly colours to create a relaxed environment for its residents. The team
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The Workforce Development Innovation Fund Is Now Open For Applications
Applications for the Workforce Development Innovation Fund are now open backing trailblazing adult social care workforce development projects that are in development, being tested or
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Care Home Residents Enjoy ‘Love Lunch’ Afternoon Hosted By Students
Residents at a group of care homes in West Sussex were invited to a “Love Lunch” afternoon, organised by local college students as part of
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Witney Turns Blue For Dementia Action Week 2018
Over 230 shops and local businesses supported Turn Witney Blue for Dementia Action Week, and by creating special blue window displays and covering the town
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Care Staff Embark On Pioneering Maritime Training
Staff at maritime charity, The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society, have taken part in the care facility’s pioneering Maritime Acquaint Training programme which helps staff better
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Gracewell Of Sutton Coldfield Joins Heads With Age Concern Birmingham To Tackle Loneliness
Gracewell of Sutton Coldfield on Jockey Road is launching a new initiative in partnership with the local Age Concern Birmingham, aimed at tackling loneliness amongst
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A Strong Future For AKW Following Buyout
AKW, accessible shower and kitchen solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Nick Parsons as Group CEO and Ruth Ingledew as Managing Director, following a
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154-Year-Old Care Home Closes Due To Nun Shortage
A much-loved 154-year-old Edinburgh care home has been forced to close due to a shortage of nuns. The Little Sisters of the Poor announced this
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Offline Older People At Risk Of Being Excluded From Claiming Benefits
Age UK ‘mystery shopping’ finds offline older people at high risk of being excluded from claiming the benefits they are due. Two-fifths of councils (41%)
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Dream Comes True For Rotheram United Fan As He Meets Team
A Millers fan with learning difficulties had all of his Christmas’ come at once when he gained VIP access to Rotherham United Football Club to
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Care Home Residents Strike Up A Passion For Bowling
Residents from a dedicated dementia home near Bournemouth have discovered a passion for ten pin bowling. The party from Colten Care’s Fernhill in Longham, enjoyed
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The Fremantle Trust Marks Dementia Action Week Across Its Bucks Homes
Local care provider and charity, The Fremantle Trust, supported Alzheimer’s Society in its commitment to making a difference to people’s lives during Dementia Action Week.
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Report Focuses On Key Steps To Help People Move Out Of Long-Stay Inpatient Care
A new report outlines the challenges and solutions to moving people with learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health conditions out of long-stay inpatient care. The
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Laundrytec Expansion Continues With Office Relocation And New Staff
As part of Laundrytec’s continuing expansion two new key members of staff have joined, and the company have also relocated to new offices in the
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Flumpet Craze Comes To Hartlepool To Raise Funds For Hospice
FLUMPETS are invading Hartlepool as elderly residents sold the cute, cuddly toys to generate donations for a local hospice. The residents and staff at Queens
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