Applications for the Workforce Development Innovation Fund are now open backing trailblazing adult social care workforce development projects that are in development, being tested or…
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Residents at a group of care homes in West Sussex were invited to a “Love Lunch” afternoon, organised by local college students as part of…
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Over 230 shops and local businesses supported Turn Witney Blue for Dementia Action Week, and by creating special blue window displays and covering the town…
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Staff at maritime charity, The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society, have taken part in the care facility’s pioneering Maritime Acquaint Training programme which helps staff better…
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Gracewell of Sutton Coldfield on Jockey Road is launching a new initiative in partnership with the local Age Concern Birmingham, aimed at tackling loneliness amongst…
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AKW, accessible shower and kitchen solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Nick Parsons as Group CEO and Ruth Ingledew as Managing Director, following a…
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A much-loved 154-year-old Edinburgh care home has been forced to close due to a shortage of nuns. The Little Sisters of the Poor announced this…
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Age UK ‘mystery shopping’ finds offline older people at high risk of being excluded from claiming the benefits they are due. Two-fifths of councils (41%)…
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A Millers fan with learning difficulties had all of his Christmas’ come at once when he gained VIP access to Rotherham United Football Club to…
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Residents from a dedicated dementia home near Bournemouth have discovered a passion for ten pin bowling. The party from Colten Care’s Fernhill in Longham, enjoyed…
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Local care provider and charity, The Fremantle Trust, supported Alzheimer’s Society in its commitment to making a difference to people’s lives during Dementia Action Week….
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A new report outlines the challenges and solutions to moving people with learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health conditions out of long-stay inpatient care. The…
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As part of Laundrytec’s continuing expansion two new key members of staff have joined, and the company have also relocated to new offices in the…
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FLUMPETS are invading Hartlepool as elderly residents sold the cute, cuddly toys to generate donations for a local hospice. The residents and staff at Queens…
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The results of the 2017 UK Parkinson’s Audit, the largest dataset obtained to date about the quality of care provided to people with Parkinson’s across…
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