NHS Chief Warns Social Media Is Fertile Ground For Quacks, Charlatans, And Cranks
Speaking at an event on fake news tonight, the chief executive of the NHS will warn about the impact of ‘fake news’ on people’s health….
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Right, Said Fred!
Meet the care home therapy dog proving a big hit with residents A lovable pooch called Fred whose future looked bleak after his elderly owner…
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International Focus On Innovative Scottish Care Training
A Scottish housing and care provider has generated international interest in their use of ground-breaking techniques to train staff, using shipping containers fitted with the…
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106-Year-Old Resident Helps Launch New Henley Care Home
106-year-old resident Eileen was the guest of honour recently at the opening of a new £8.5m Hallmark care home in Henley-on-Thames. Eileen Symonds, Hallmark’s oldest…
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Learning And Play Bring Salisbury Generations Together
Residents at a family-owned Salisbury nursing home enjoyed a morning of fun with visitors a fraction of their ages. Braemar Lodge in Stratford Road hosted…
Read more...Migration Recommendations Would ‘Shut The Door’ To Much-Needed Care Workers
Commenting on the Migration Advisory Committee report on a points-based system and salary thresholds for immigration, Simon Bottery, Senior Fellow at The King’s Fund, said: ‘One…
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Putting On The Ritz For Afternoon Tea
A Ritz-inspired, winter wonderland themed afternoon tea served up a special occasion and memories, as well as the best china and tasty treats, at a…
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Jeremy Hunt To Head Up Health And Social Care Select Committee
Jeremy Hunt MP has been elected as the new Chair of the Health and Social Care Select Committee. Following an election for the position, Jeremy…
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Ethnic Minority Pensioners Are £3,350 A Year Worse Off
In the UK, the average pensioner from an ethnic minority is £3,350 a year worse off than other people their age, according to new analysis…
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Stepnell Salutes Disabled Veterans With Specialist Care Home Completion
COMPLETE construction partner Stepnell has finished a new, high specification care facility in High Wycombe for the charity Royal Star & Garter, which provides loving,…
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Care Providers Dismayed Over CQC Failings
Care providers are dismayed after the main inspection body for the sector admitted shortcomings in its reports. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) says it will…
Read more...Nine In Ten Over 55 Say UK Government Needs To Rethink Social Care For The Older Population
93% of over 55s believe the Government needs to seriously rethink how it manages social care for older people Eight in ten do not think…
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Coventry Care Home Resident Rediscovers His Passion For Scuba Diving
Simon, a resident at MHA Abbey Park care home in Coventry, recently rediscovered his love for scuba diving as he took a dip in the…
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Year Of The Rat Celebrated At Royal Star & Garter As Charity Marks Chinese New Year
A special lunch has been enjoyed by residents at Royal Star & Garter in Surbiton to mark the Chinese New Year. The Home was decked…
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Dr Sara Kayat, Attends Grand Opening Event Of Sanders Senior Living Care Home
Sanders Senior Living care home hosted an official grand opening event earlier this month attended by TV Dr, Sara Kayat. The glamorous 1920’s inspired event,…
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