NHS Hands 50,000 People Control Of Their Own Care
More than 50,000 people have taken charge of their own care after being handed control of how their NHS funding is spent. Personal Health Budgets can…
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Charity Awarded Grant To Deliver Innovative Recycling Project
National social care charity, Community Integrated Care, has received a grant to assist the people they support into paid employment, from the UK’s leading waste…
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Oh La La! Liz Brings A Little French Fancy To Wetherby Care Home
A former teacher now living at Windsor Court care home in Wetherby is taking her fellow residents back to the classroom in a bid to…
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LOROS Hospice Is Raising The Profile Of Nurses Working With People Living With Dementia
It is Dementia Action Week,[i] (20-26 May 2019) and LOROS Hospice, which provides care and support to terminally ill patients, their family and carers, both…
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Solihull Care Home Resident Celebrates 99 Years With Local Nursery Children
Sunrise of Solihull resident, Ron Catton turned 99 on Wednesday 22nd May. He was treated to a special surprise celebration with the team, his family…
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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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