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Following the budget announcement for spending plans in Wales, social care commissioners, providers and representative bodies are issuing a collective caution to Welsh Government that

NHS England’s first strategy for end of life care in England, published in 2008, has succeeded in reversing the trend of increasing the proportion of

A cross-party commission to review future funding and structure of health and care services in England, has been proposed in the House of Commons. Norman

Families who have lost a loved one through dementia can help create a lasting tribute to their memory. Leading dementia charity, Dementia Care, has launched

A social enterprise that uses the heritage of sport and memories to help tackle dementia, depression and loneliness in the elderly has been awarded a

David Cameron must be bold and hold a Commission on the future of health and social care, as the UK is facing monumental demographic challenges.

A DORSET care home hosted an ‘Antiques Roadshow’ style valuation day with two potentially valuable items coming to light. The event, at Colten Care’s Amberwood

Staff and residents at Care South’s Fairlawn care home in Ferndown celebrated last Saturday (9th January) as 94-year-old resident, Mr. Bill Howard, received the Legion

Care UK has started 2016 with a brand new arrangement in place to ensure the highest possible standard of fire safety in its homes. The

As Britain’s ageing population grows with  many more of us facing the prospect of dying alone, technological innovations will become increasingly important in the delivery

Belvedere Manor care home in Gibfield Road was inspected and awarded ‘Good’ in all areas by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The report highlights that

Ken Williamson, a 93-year old resident at Care UK’s Appleby House care home in Epsom, has won the ‘Oomph! Factor’ award for his impressive exercise regime.

Lumos Labs, the company behind the popular Lumosity brain training programme, will pay $2 million to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for false advertising

We have announced today the appointment of Dame Eileen Sills, the Chief Nurse at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, as the first National