Coronavirus death rates in Scotland’s care homes were six times higher in larger facilities, according to a report.
Figures from the Care Inspectorate have revealed that fatalities rose from 2.1 deaths per 100 places
Read more...VODG responds to 10th anniversary of Winterbourne View scandal
On the 10th anniversary of the Winterbourne View scandal, Dr Rhidian Hughes, Chief Executive of the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG)
Read more...A Hertfordshire care home has turned a new page with the opening of a library within its grounds following popular demand from residents – who used books as a way to boost positive wellbeing
Read more...A series of activities has taken place at Royal Star & Garter as the charity marked Dementia Action Week.
Residents enjoyed tea parties, walks and arts and crafts to celebrate the week, which ran from 17-23 May.
Read more...Lawmakers around the world should include “sunset clauses” in legislation to ensure Covid-19 health status certificates are only used during the pandemic, a new study says.
Read more...Oakland Care has launched a new set of signature-style menus in collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Tim Allen. The new menus are being rolled out across each of their six care homes in the south of England.
Read more...36% of Psychiatrists think their services would be ready to deliver a new dementia treatment in a year.
Research published by Alzheimer’s Research UK and The Royal College of Psychiatrists has highlighted significant gaps
Read more...Former chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, has laid the blame firmly at the door of Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock for the crisis that enveloped care homes during the pandemic
Read more...The Relatives & Residents Association has expressed disappointment and despair at the Care Quality Commission’s abdication of responsibility which, it says has left older people in care at continued risk.
Read more...Today the Care Quality Commission (CQC) launches an ambitious new strategy based on extensive consultation with the public, providers of health and social care services, charities and partner organisations.
Read more...Care home resident deaths involving Covid-19 in England and Wales have risen for the first time since January, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data.
Read more...Gaynor Powell, a tenant at Brunelcare’s Woodland Court retirement village, recently graduated after completing a six-year degree at the Open University.
Read more...The Dementia Hero Awards 2021 took place virtually this year, and honoured people from all walks of life who have done outstanding things during the pandemic to help people living with or affected by dementia
Read more...Family denial, requests for futile medical interventions and unavailable GPs are just a few of the challenges faced by residential aged care managers looking after people dying with advanced dementia, new research has revealed.
Read more...Specialist dementia care provider Vida Healthcare has partnered with the University of Bradford to train the social care talent of the future.
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