New Age UK analysis finds that the experience of living through the fear, enforced isolation and inactivity caused by the pandemic has sharply accelerated the care needs of significant numbers of older people.
Read more...New figures reveal the difficulties facing England’s social care sector before the pandemic, with more people requesting support but fewer getting the help they needed. The data puts further pressure
Read more...Hugh Myddelton House in Southgate marked the anniversary of VE Day in style by throwing a 1940s afternoon tea party to remember. The home was decorated in red, white and blue and residents
Read more...The Covid-19 outbreak gave long-time cabbie Ian the final push he needed to embark on a new career in adult social care and he has never looked back.
Read more...Failure to act on securing the future of adult social care as we emerge from the pandemic will be a ‘bitter blow’ to the millions of people who draw on and work in these vital services
Read more...One of Northamptonshire’s oldest residents has celebrated her 105th birthday at a local care home.
Phyllis Hunt celebrated her birthday with an afternoon tea party at Thorndale care home in Kettering.
Read more...With mounting pressure on the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, to make good his promise of social care reform at the State Opening of Parliament on 11th May, the National Care Forum (NCF)
Read more...A London School of Economics-led commission has called on the government to introduce a Dilnot-style cap on care costs of £75,000, and to put 1p on income tax, national insurance
Read more...A survey commissioned to mark the Local Elections by Dimensions UK, one of the largest not-for-profit providers of support for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs
Read more...Residents of Alsager based care home, Twyford House, are enjoying increased happiness and wellbeing thanks to a specially designed activities campaign rolled out by the team.
Read more...Staff at Royal Star & Garter in Surbiton have enjoyed a week of treats, pampering and a lot of TLC.
They relaxed with meditation, mindfulness, tai chi, Indian head massage and reiki sessions
Read more...The Government should not be allowed to put money ahead of the quality of life of millions of older and vulnerable people who cannot get the care they need, campaigners said today.
Read more...NCF are proud to announce the launch of our NCF Kickstart Scheme to support members to access the Department for Work and Pensions Kickstart Scheme. The NCF Kickstart Scheme
Read more...The recruitment team at Barchester Healthcare has been named Best Recruiter at the 2020 LaingBuisson Awards. The awards celebrate businesses that set new standards within their industries
Read more...Residents at Hugh Myddelton House in Southgate went loco celebrating Cinco de Mayo which takes place on 5th May every year.
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