Number Of NHS Nurses Falls For First Time Since 2013
The number of nurses employed by the NHS has fallen for the first time on a year-on-year basis since April 2013, according to a new
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A Noah’s Ark Of Creatures Visited Leading Dementia Care Centre In Seaford.
As part of its ongoing pet therapy programme, Clifden House on Claremont Road welcomed a menagerie of pets, reptiles and small animals to include lizards,
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Quantum Care Grants 99-Year-Old Ernie’s Wish To Relive His Naval Career
Quantum Care has helped make a 99-year-old World War Two veteran’s dream come true by granting his wish to relive his illustrious naval career as
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“Loneliness Epidemic” Being Tackled In Birmingham
New research has revealed nine out of ten people in Birmingham fear the prospect of isolation in older age as a “loneliness epidemic” hits the
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National Audit Office Report On CQC Performance
Quality Commission has improved as an organisation, but now needs to overcome some persistent issues with the timeliness of some of its regulation activities if
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Region Shines Spotlight On Care Homes With Event Attracting Experts From NHS England And Newcastle Gateshead CCG
Around 100 care professionals from across the region came together in Newcastle to celebrate the work taking place in care homes throughout Newcastle and Gateshead.
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LGA Responds To CQC ‘State Of Care’ Report
Responding to the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) annual assessment of the quality of health and social care in England, State of Care, Cllr Izzi Seccombe, Chairman
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First Admiral Nurse Service Launches In Dorset
Families living with dementia in Purbeck now have access to specialist dementia support – thanks to incredible local fundraising efforts. A special event at Durlston
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VODG Call On Government To Fund Social Care To Be Strong & Sustainable
Successive governments’ failure to properly fund social care is leaving millions of people at risk of losing vital support, according to a new analysis published
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More Than Half Of Councils To Overspend Adult Social Care Budgets
More than half of councils expect to overspend their adult social care budgets this year by up to nearly £21 million each, while all local
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LSD1 Gene Linked To Alzheimer’s And Frontotemporal Dementia
Researchers in the US have found that a protein called Lysine specific histone demethylase (LSD1) could protect against neurodegeneration in mice, and suggest that its
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The NACC Celebrates Excellence At The NACC Awards 2017
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) crowned the winners of the NACC Awards 2017 at a gala dinner last night, which also celebrated the
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HC-One Care Home Resident Born During WW1 Celebrates 101st Birthday
Born in the midst of World War One, Mary Fowler from Fife has celebrated her 101st birthday with residents and family at HC-One’s Balfarg Care Home.
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New Report: Government Must Fund Social Care To Be Strong And Sustainable
Successive governments’ failure to properly fund social care is leaving millions of people at risk of losing vital support, according to a new analysis published
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Care Home Staff Walk Over 10 Miles To Raise Funds For Charity
CHESTERFIELD care home staff marched over 10 miles to raise funds for the fight against dementia. The Alzheimer’s Memory Walk was organised by Holmewood Care
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