Support Worker Celebrates 30 Years At Learning Disability Charity
A senior support worker from Shipston on Stour is celebrating three decades of employment at a learning disability charity.
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How To Work Safely In Care Homes
Care England has welcomed the release of the updated Care Home and Domiciliary Care guidance albeit late in the day.
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Royal Star & Garter celebrates World Music Day
The power of music and its healing effects are being celebrated by Royal Star & Garter ahead of World Music Day on 21 June.
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From Charity Walks To VE Day Celebrations: Lockdown Highlights At Sunrise Of Esher
The team at Sunrise of Esher have tried to ensure residents are entertained, happy and positive throughout the UK lockdown, especially as they are unable to host many of their regular events and activities.
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Scrutiny Committee Report Slams Council Care Home Response
A report for Sheffield City Council Scrutiny Committee has slammed the Council’s response to COVID-19.
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Time To Look To The Future For Social Care
Positive news should be catalyst for change
Care providers say the time is coming for the Government to start planning for the future of social care after coronavirus.
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ONS Report Shows 52% Increase In Excess Deaths Of People Dying Of Dementia
A new report on death registrations not associated with COVID-19 from the ONS has given insight into the number of excess dementia deaths in England and Wales during the pandemic.
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Care Home Staff In Wales To Receive £500 Extra Payment
All care home staff in Wales will receive a £500 one-off payment, after care bosses and trade unions urged the Welsh Government to expand its bonus scheme.
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Increased NHS Waiting Lists Could Delay Dementia Diagnosis
Alzheimer’s Research UK has raised concerns about the impact a predicted rise in waiting lists could have for people with dementia.
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Hallmark Care Homes Plant Trees To Mark Unity
Hallmark care homes across England and South Wales have held a tree planting ceremony to mark this poignant moment in history and symbolise unity amongst care home residents and team.
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Residents Of Two Care Homes In Oxfordshire Reunited With Loved Ones For First Time Since Lockdown
Residents of two care homes in Oxfordshire were recently reunited with their loved ones for the first time since the start of lockdown, after new safety measures were implemented to allow for visitors.
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Care Company Launches Competition To Mark Learning Disability Week
To mark Learning Disability Week (15-21 June), Salutem has launched a competition across its 120 services to design a colouring book.
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Keep Your Distance From Care Home Staff To Keep Residents Safe
Staff at two Braintree care homes have been issued with special badges asking people to keep their distance – to help protect vulnerable residents from the coronavirus.
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New Expert Dementia Consultancy Service Available For Care Home Staff In Response To Covid-19
Dementia Support UK: Connect, Consult, will provide immediate expert support for people caring for those living with dementia in the care home sector.
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2019 Chelsea Flower Show Winner Brings Cheer To Green-Fingered Residents At Hertfordshire Care Home
Green-fingered residents at a Hertfordshire care home have been greeted by a surprise visit from an internationally renowned garden designer.
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