Social Care Sector Joins Together To Tackle Over-Medication
The social care sector is joining together to stop the over-medication of people with a learning disability or autism who use care services in England….
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Charity Cycle Challenge At Sheffield Care Home
OVER 300 pedal-powered miles have been clocked up by volunteers at a Sheffield care home to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society. That charity cycling…
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NHS Spending Must Be Linked To GDP, Says NHS Confederation
Launching its proposals for political parties ahead of the 8 June election, the NHS Confederation has called on political leaders to pledge to spend at…
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Belong Warrington Residents Play The Generation Game
Residents at specialist care village, Belong Warrington, took a step back in time for a special generation inspired event by decorating the village’s households with themed props…
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Gene Linked With Decline In Memory And Thinking
Researchers in the US have studied people at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and found that a particular version of a gene called BDNF is…
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New Election Campaign Lets Voters Show Their Support For The NHS
A new campaign launches today that lets voters show their commitment to the NHS. Vote4theNHS gives voters the opportunity to pledge that they will vote…
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Research Suggests Active Gaming Benefits Brain Health
Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews: The effect of active video games on cognitive functioning in clinical and non-clinical populations: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Researchers…
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No More Lonely Nights
Hampshire-based charity, Brendoncare Clubs, is launching two new clubs, providing social opportunities for older people Situated in Lee-on-the-Solent and Gosport, the clubs will offer a…
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Czajka Serves Up An Ace Sponsorship Deal
WEST Yorkshire based Czajka Care Group is sponsoring young tennis player Luke Johnson from Roundhay in Leeds as he embarks on a professional sporting career…
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Sunrise Senior Living Uk Nominated For Prestigious Motivational Award
Residents and staff at Sunrise Senior Living UK are celebrating after the care home provider was nominated for a prestigious award recognising the motivational benefits…
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Marathon Runners Raise Funds For Disabled Veterans
The London Marathon remains one of the biggest charity fundraising events in the UK and this year veterans’ charity The Royal Star & Garter Homes…
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Cornwall Care Employee Trekking The China Wall For Alzheimer’s Society
Joanne Cauchi, Assistant Operations Director of Cornwall Care, has worked with people who are living with dementia for 23 years, but she wants to do…
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Baytree Court Wins ‘Top 20 Recommended Care Home In Yorkshire & The Humber’ Award
Located in Scunthorpe, Baytree Court care home, part of Holmes Care Group has been awarded a ‘Top 20 Recommended Care Home in Yorkshire & The Humber’…
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How To Measure The Brexit-Related Risks And Opportunities Facing Social Care Providers
With Brexit set to dominate the snap general election, VODG (the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group) is today launching a new resource to help social care…
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UK Dementia Research Institute Takes Huge Leap Forward
Six of the UK’s leading research universities have been awarded centre status in the landmark UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI), laying the foundation for…
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