Understanding The Link Between Hearing Loss And Dementia
Scientists have developed a new theory as to how hearing loss may cause dementia and believe that tackling this sensory impairment early may help to prevent the disease.
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Care Home Deaths Rise Due To Coronavirus Latest ONS Figures Reveal
The number of care home coronavirus deaths have risen for the second week in a row, according to the latest Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures published this week.
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Be Aware Of The Signs Of Abuse And Neglect In Adult Care Homes, Says Nice
Staff and visitors can play a vital role in the identification and prevention of abuse and neglect in care homes for adults says NICE, in a draft guideline published today (03 September 2020).
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Celebration Of Surrey Social Care Is Set To Take Place In Recognition Of COVID Work
The Surrey Care Association is set to host a virtual celebration of social care in the county as it looks to mark the incredible work undertaken by adult
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Whitworth Care Home Welcomes Visitors After 6 Months
After closing its doors on the 19th March, Barley View care home in Whitworth have announced they will once again be welcoming visitors as of the 3rd September
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Beyond COVID-19. New Thinking On The Future Of Adult Social Care
Three shifts are needed to address the devastating impact that COVID-19 has had on an already struggling social care system. That’s the conclusion in a new report
Read more...Care Workers Are Undervalued And Underpaid, According To New Research To Mark Professional Care Workers Week
It’s great to finally see care workers recognised for their contribution, they must be rewarded too says National Care Forum
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Love Of Gardening Inspires Produce Show Across 21 Colten Care Homes
An army of green-fingered care home residents have overcome the challenges of Covid restrictions to stage a forthcoming garden produce show.
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Covid-19 Deaths Disproportionately Affecting People With Dementia
The impact of Covid-19 on people with dementia ‘truly shocking’ says Alzheimer’s Disease International at start of World Alzheimer’s Month.
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ONS Data Shows More Work Still To Be Done To Protect BME People From COVID-19
Responding to the ONS data on characteristics of people testing positive for COVID-19 in England for August 2020, Nick Ville, director at the NHS Confederation
Read more...Dementia Researchers Call For Urgent Action To Prevent Setbacks In Treatment Search
Nearly 300 researchers have called for urgent government action to prevent a major setback to the search for new dementia treatments as a result of COVID-19.
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No Cases Of The Lockdown Blues At Macclesfield Care Facility
Staff and residents at Rowans Care Centre in Macclesfield have been working hard to develop a new and innovative programme of activities to help combat social
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Fixing Social Care: The Fundamental Choices
As the Government prepares to unveil its long-awaited plan for social care, a new report by the Centre for Policy Studies weighs up the three leading options
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New Measures To Support Deployment Of Safe Covid-19 Vaccines For UK
A raft of measures to allow the safe future mass rollout of a Covid-19 vaccine have been outlined by the government.
The new rules and safeguards
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New Research To Improve Support For Older People With Learning Disabilities And End Of Life Planning For Carers
The Open University and The University of Oxford are delighted to announce that they have been awarded just under £900,000 by the National Institute for Health Research
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