Over Half Of Gransnet Users Who Are Lonely Have Never Talked About It
New survey reveals worrying findings as charities shine spotlight on older generation Over half (56%) of Gransnet users who describe themselves as lonely have never…
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St Monica Trust Wins ‘Best Employer’ Award
The St Monica Trust won the Best Employer of over 250 staff award at the Skills for Care Accolades Awards 2017, which were held in Liverpool…
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Hike In Calls To Age UK Advice Line Over Winter
Over the winter period, Age UK saw a significant increase in calls to its national advice line from older people and their families seeking help….
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New Technique Uses Genetic Score To Estimate Alzheimer’s Risk
Researchers in the US have developed a new scoring system to indicate a person’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The technique involves analysing a number of…
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Can Online Therapy Reduce Distress In Dementia Carers?
A new study is inviting people who care for someone with dementia to help investigate whether an online therapy can help carers cope with feeling…
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Alzheimer’s Research UK Responds To ‘Budget Impact Test’ For New Treatments
Alzheimer’s Research UK has reacted with concern after the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) approved proposals to change the way cost-effective treatments…
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Somerset Care’s ‘Memories With Music’ Needs Your Vote!
A Somerset-based project which supports older people with engaging music workshops has been shortlisted to receive additional funding from the People’s Project. The ‘Memories with…
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BBC Studio Tour Is Fitting Thanks For Care Homes’ Children In Need Campaign
Care home residents enjoyed a personal, behind-the-scenes tour of the BBC’s Southampton studios as a thank-you for raising more than £8,000 for Children in Need….
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Showcase Event Helps Care Providers Tackle The Challenges Facing Adult Social Care
In one of the most hotly anticipated seminars at the annual Surrey and Sussex Care Showcase, the Care Quality Commission’s Chief Inspector for Adult Social…
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‘Alpine Cycling’ Boosts Care Village Residents’ Wellbeing
Specialist care village, Belong Macclesfield, is helping residents in their 80s and 90s to experience cycling through the mountains of the Swiss Alps, walking through…
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Local ‘Crocodile Dundee’ Comes To Visit… Residents Welcome Some Exotic Guests!
Residents at Aaron House Care Home in Penicuik – part of the New Century Care group – welcomed some very exciting visitors earlier this week….
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Care Home Teams Step Into Resident’s Shoes To See For Themselves How Their Dining Experiences Are Seen
More than 30 guests working in a care setting gathered at Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) in Leatherhead yesterday for the first Best Practice in Care…
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Toyota Donates New 4×4 To Ben’s Birch Hill Care Centre In Berwick-Upon-Tweed
New Car Offered Lifeline For Local Care Centre Staff And Residents During Winter Ben, the not-for-profit that partners with the automotive industry to provide support…
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National Association For Safety And Health In Care Services Awards Open
Following the success of its previous awards, NASHiCS is pleased to announce this year’s Safety in Care Awards awards are open. NASHiCS is looking for…
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LGA Responds To BBC Panorama Home Care Investigation
Responding to BBC Panorama’s investigation revealing 95 councils have had home-care contracts handed back by private companies, Cllr Izzi Seccombe, Chairman of the Local Government…
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