LGA Launches Own Green Paper On Adult Social Care
The Local Government Association (LGA) has launched a consultation to highlight the crisis in funding adult social care and how to save the services caring
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Empty Care Beds Due To Costs And Staffing Issues Says Report
A new LaingBuisson report says care home occupancy is lower than previously due to staffing shortages and providers not being able to cover additional costs.
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Treating High Blood Pressure Reduces Risk Of Memory Problems
Research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2018 this month has found treating high blood pressure towards the ideal range may help reduce the
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Ombudsman Issues Annual Review Of Council Complaints
The power of a single complaint to improve things for many people is being highlighted by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman in its
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Beaumont Hall Residents Revamp Their Gardens In Time For Annual Summer Fair
Residents at luxury care home Beaumont Hall were eager to show off the renovated gardens at their annual summer fair last weekend. The home has
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Spot Checks To Be Targeted At Suspect Employers
Employers across the UK suspected of providing false or misleading information to The Pensions Regulator (TPR) about how they are meeting their automatic enrolment duties,
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Study Links The Activity Of The Gut And Liver To Alzheimer’s Risk
Four new studies being presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2018 in Chicago have highlighted a link between the action of the gut
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Care Of The Spirit’ Showcases MHA’s Chaplaincy Service
MHA has launched its new film showcasing the work of its Chaplaincy team. The older person’s charity, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year,
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NCF Responds To The Secretary Of State For Health & Social Care
NCF responds to the detail of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care pronouncements at his first oral evidence session held on the
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Mansfield Care Takeover Bield Care Homes
A deal has been agreed which saw residents and staff at three Bield care homes transfer to a new provider earlier this month. Since announcing
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Leading Experts Slam Current Diabetes Care In UK Care Homes
Diabetes care in nursing homes still remains “fragmented” and urgent steps need to be taken to restore the “health and dignity” of older people, leading
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Older People’s Charity Launches New Guide To Help New Care Home Residents Settle In
Moving to a care home can be a very stressful time for older people and their families. It’s a big change and it can take
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Destination Nepal For Compassionate Carer
A SANDIACRE care home worker will be volunteering in Nepal – using her skills and expertise to help women and children. Annerley Reid, who works
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Students Build Furniture for Elderly Bakewell Residents
STUDENTS have been building garden furniture for elderly Bakewell residents as part of a school mentoring project. The teenagers from Lady Manners School have been
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Care Home’s £450,000 Refurbishment Creates New Rooms And New Jobs
A Braintree care home has invested £450,000 in creating new facilities and fully refurbishing bedrooms to meet the growing demand for residential care. The New
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