Scotland’s First Ever Dementia Friendly Park
SCOTLAND’s first ever Dementia Friendly park is being launched yesterday (5th) in one of Stirling’s best used recreational areas by walking charity, Paths for All.
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New Guide Aims To Improve Care Of Ex-Service Men And Women In Nursing Homes
A new guide launches today, 7th June, to help care homes provide better support for the hundreds of thousands* of service men and women in
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John Grover Wins NACC Care Chef Of The Year 2018
NACC Care Chef of the Year 2018 winner, from left to right – Mark Taylor of Premier Foods; Sophie Murray, deputy chair, NACC; John Grover,
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Councils Not Backing Their Local Care Homes
Care England, the largest representative body for independent care providers for adult social care has expressed disappointment that a number of councils have decided not to
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Unequal Care For Dying Patients
Adults with incurable diseases – including dementia, liver failure and stroke – are not receiving palliative care from hospices early enough during their illness because
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Immigration Controls For Charities Post-Brexit Could Worsen The Crisis In Social Care
Charities say they will struggle to find the skills among UK citizens to fill the gap The vast majority of EU migrants working for social
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Carers Action Plan 2018 To 2020
A new plan sets out how the government will improve support for carers in England over the next two years. It is structured around themes
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Dementia And Cancer Care Coming Under The Spotlight In New Research
A leading dementia researcher has been awarded a £155,000 grant to examine ways to improve cancer treatment and care for people who are living with
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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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London Woman With Rare Dementia To Share Experience At Dedicated Event
Grandmother Trina Armstrong will talk about her experience of living with a rare form of dementia at this year’s Alzheimer’s Show at London Olympia. Trina,
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LGA Responds To AGE UK Survey On Home Care
“The availability of quality home care services are key to supporting people’s independence at home and in the communities they know and love. It is
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Lack Of Support For Care Home Residents By The NHS
Care England, the largest representative body for independent care providers for adult social care has expressed its concern that a number of NHS bodies are
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Care Home Resident Reunited With War Hero Father’s Medals
Dorset care home resident Derek Parsons realised his dearest wish – to be reunited with his war hero father’s medals. Derek, 98, a resident at
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CMA Consults On Draft Consumer Law Advice For Care Homes
The CMA is consulting on new advice to help care homes meet their consumer law obligations.It follows the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) year-long market study
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Social Care Reform At A Fork In The Road, Says New Report
The Health Foundation and The King’s Fund have highlighted a worrying lack of progress on social care reform, in extensive new analysis of funding pressures and options
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