The Local Government Association, which represents councils, said people’s mental wellbeing will play a crucial role in every aspect of recovery planning, including schools reopening
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A webinar to launch the campaign seeking a review of the current VAT status of the social care sector took place yesterday (6th August 2020)…
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A student nurse has delighted a resident at Muirton House in Blairgowrie after organising a surprise delivery from his favourite football club.
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Residents at HC-One’s Northview Lodge care home in Sunderland have been overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of their local community throughout the coronavirus pandemic, so much so that they have decided to give back.
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Shelley, Emily, Jordan, Emily and Bridie were the five ladies who, on hearing that HC-One’s Greenways Court were wishing to raise some money for a garden memorial following the loss of Resident due to the coronavirus,
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New research has been published revealing the latest data and information on how social care providers have been using technology during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Yorkshire-based dementia care specialist Vida Healthcare is investing in the long term health and wellbeing of its residents with stretching classes led by ex-Westend star Emma Flett.
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An independent evaluation system that will give ratings on the Government’s progress against its pledges on health and social care targets is to be piloted.
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A group of adults with learning disabilities from Cornwall has been reaping the rewards of a charity grant and are now growing, cooking and eating food grown in their very own allotment.
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The Senior Management Team of local social care provider, Optalis, have taken the time to show appreciation of their social care teams, following their selfless work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A former nurse who has dedicated the last 30 years to caring for the elderly in Crawley has celebrated her retirement with a party at Deerswood Lodge care home, where she has worked for the last 14 years.
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Research has revealed that dementia rates have fallen by 13% over the last 13 years.
A global team of researchers led by Prof Albert Hofman,
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A resident at The Manor House care home in North Walsham, Norfolk, has marked her 100th birthday with a special celebration at the home. Irene Vincent has been living
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Better testing needs to be in place first
Care providers are being urged to slow down plans to open up care and nursing homes amidst fears that a second wave of coronavirus is coming.
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The team at Overbury House nursing home in Wroxham are taking on a mammoth challenge to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society. The national charity…
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