New research, which brings together the views of the world’s leading experts, has concluded that non-drug approaches should be prioritised in treating agitation in people…
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A HARTLEPOOL care home has been allocated almost £30,000 to carry out improvements for residents with dementia. Queens Meadow Care Home was awarded the funding…
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Trekking up Mount Snowdon and cycling from Manchester to Blackpool were just two of the challenges that have brought life-changing benefits to residents living with…
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Care home providers face tough penalties if found to be in breach of their immigration compliance duties. But, as immigration lawyer Anne Morris explains, the…
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“Middle-aged people who feel dizzy when standing up from a lying-down position may be at a higher risk of dementia or a stroke in the…
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The Royal Star & Garter Homes in Surbiton held their annual Summer Fete, last month. The Surbiton community enjoyed a lovely afternoon in the grounds…
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A new project to help the social care sector in Wales plan its workforce requirements post-Brexit has been announced by the Welsh Government. £200,000 has…
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The pharmaceutical companies Eisai and Biogen have presented results of a phase 2 clinical trial of the potential Alzheimer’s disease drug, BAN2401. The presentation at the…
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Nine brave employees from Hallmark Care Homes Central Support Office in Billericay, Essex walked 62 miles in two days raising £13,700 for Alzheimer’s Research UK….
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As the hot summer rolls on, a report by Healthwatch Surrey has highlighted and commended some positive interventions by Surrey Downs CCG in improving hydration…
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Twenty residents from four care homes in West Sussex enjoyed a ‘day out’, courtesy of a group of Petworth students, before treating them to tales…
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TWO Runcorn care home workers have enhanced their end of life care skills and knowledge after passing a rigorous programme of training. Carers Alexandra Groundwater…
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A staggering 97% of people living in the South East are leaving important health and welfare decisions to chance, giving them no control over later…
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Fairmile Grange has been chosen by All for Love, a renowned London-based florist, to receive a selection of stunning flower arrangements to display in the…
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Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has released an overview of the UK Care market in the first half of 2018, reflecting on previous…
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