Make Social Care Free And Save NHS £4.5 Billion A Year, Says Think Tank
Free care for all over-65s would remove fears about savings for millions and put dementia patients on same footing as those with cancer Introducing free…
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Statement On Panorama: “Sickening Abuse Of Vulnerable People”
The sector has responded with outrage following BBC’s Panorama documentary last night which showed shocking abuse of people with learning disabilities and autism at Whorlton…
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The NACC Awards 2019 Open For Entries
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) is calling for nominations for the NACC Awards 2019. The prestigious awards recognise and celebrate teams and individuals…
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Weight Gain And Loss May Worsen Dementia Risk In Older People
Older people who experience significant weight gain or weight loss could be raising their risk of developing dementia, suggests a study from Korea published today…
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£50,000 Boost For Dementia Research In Southampton
Researchers at the University of Southampton have received a boost of £50,000 from Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity. The announcement comes…
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Inspirational Care Figures Honoured At Awards
Care Campaign For the Vulnerable highlighted the wonderful work being carried out every day to deliver safe and compassionate care in homes across the country….
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Learning Disability Super League Launches At Dacia Magic Weekend
The ground-breaking Community Integrated Care Learning Disability Super League is set to launch at the Dacia Magic Weekend, at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool (25th and 26th…
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Online Healthcare Training Nets Millionth User
Health Education England’s e-Learning for Healthcare (HEE e-LfH) scheme has reached the significant milestone of one million users on the HEE e-LfH Hub. HEE e-LfH…
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100-Mile England To Scotland Bike Ride For Macmillan
A 100-MILE bike ride will be undertaken by a care home quality manager to raise funds to support those with cancer. 60-year-old Lynn Walter is…
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Burton Green Primary School Children Create Time Capsule For York’s Newest Care Home
Pupils from Burton Green Primary School in York have been busy creating posters and adding sentimental personal items to a time capsule that they will…
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Spearhead Hosts Virtual Dementia Tour For Staff And Customers
To coincide with Dementia Action Week (20-26 May 2019), care supplies company Spearhead Healthcare has played host to The Virtual Dementia Tour, a renowned interactive…
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Crucial Funding Invested To Understand Link Between Hearing Loss And Dementia
People with hearing loss are up to five times more likely to be affected by dementia than those without hearing loss. To try to understand…
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Living Well Ethos Leads To Gold Standard Accolade For Middleton Hall
The multi-award-winning Middleton Hall Retirement Village has been honoured with another prestigious national accolade for ensuring a gold standard level of care in the last…
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Elderly Residents’ Artwork Displayed At Museum
PAINTINGS, photographs and a technicolour dressing gown are just some of the artworks displayed by care home residents as part of a nationwide initiative. Residents…
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Homes Mark Dementia Action Week With Memory Walk And Other Activities
Residents at The Royal Star & Garter Homes have taken part in Memory Walks as part of Dementia Action Week. Veterans from the three Homes…
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