Making Change Happen: A Transformation Fund For The NHS
The health service in England needs a dedicated fund to finance and drive forward essential changes to services, according to a new report launched today
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VIP Guests Toast Gateshead Care Home’s Open Day
Residents and staff at Alexandra House were treated to a visit from distinguished guests at its fun-filled open day. The Mayor of Gateshead, Councillor Alex
Read more...LGA Responds To Proposed 40 Per Cent Cuts
Responding to the Chancellor’s announcement that government departments must find up to a further 40 per cent of savings by 2020, Cllr Gary Porter, Chairman
Read more...Alzheimer’s Society Comments On The Following Research Presented At The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference Today
Potential new symptomatic therapy for Alzheimer’s disease Use of medication may reduce agitation of people with Alzheimer’s Amyloid brain scans may change Alzheimer’s diagnosis and
Read more...CQC Responds To NAO Report On Progress
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has welcomed the National Audit Office’s report out today (Wednesday 22 July), which examines how it has developed and introduced
Read more...It Takes Two To Tandem
Stocks Hall St Helens held a charity bike ride with a difference which raised a fabulous £510. Caring duo Sean Speakman, Unit Supervisor and Shaun
Read more...Entries For Skills For Care Accolades Now Open
Entries are now open for Skills for Care’s annual Accolades awards rewarding the best employers who are committed to delivering high quality care and developing
Read more...New Findings Link Lifestyle To Memory Problems
Researchers in the US have announced new findings which highlight factors that could affect the risk of memory problems as we age. The investigators analysed
Read more...Hallmark Care Home Anya Court Scoops ‘Large Business Of The Year’ At The Rugby Business Excellence Awards In Warwickshire
Hallmark Care Homes facility in Warwickshire, Anya Court has been named ‘Large Business of the Year’ at the Rugby Business Excellence Awards. The home which
Read more...New Markers May Predict Alzheimer’s Disease – Headlines From Alzheimer’s Association International Conference
The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2015 have suggested new ways to predict who will develop Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia, before symptoms
Read more...Dignity In Dementia: New Research Reveals The Challenges Of Providing Good Nutrition In Care Homes
Unexplained weight loss is often seen in people with dementia, which can lead to further complications, including mental and physical deterioration. New research from Bournemouth
Read more...Saluting Kent’s Veterans
Residents at a care home in Tunbridge Wells were recognised and honoured for their contribution to HM Armed Forces (Saturday 18 July). Ten residents at
Read more...School Performance And Job Complexity Are Linked To Dementia Risk
Higher school performance and job complexity are both associated with a lower risk of dementia, according to two independent studies presented today (Monday 20 July 2015)
Read more...CQC Joins The ‘Call To Action’ Dementia Words Matter Campaign
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has signed up to an important campaign to show the health and social care regulator’s commitment to best practice in
Read more...Research Unveils New Generation Of Future-Proofers With One In Five People In Their Sixties Adapting Homes To Grow Old With Them
New research has unearthed a generation of forward-thinking 60 year olds, with a fifth of people aged 60-69 making adaptations to their homes to make
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