One in Ten Disabled People Have Complex Disabilities
One in ten disabled people in the UK have complex disabilities. That’s according to new research, published today by the national disability charity, Sense, that
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Bampton Care Home Wins Third Consecutive National Award for Palliative and End of Life Care
A dementia specialist care home in Bampton, Oxfordshire, has been awarded a national Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Quality Hallmark Award for its delivery of end
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How Dogs Can Help People with Autism
By Julie Butcher- Head of Marketing at Webbox (www.webbox.co.uk) Dogs are wonderful animals. They’re incredibly loyal, loving, and make great companions too. And these fantastic
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4 Reflections On Technology In Care: The Past, Present And The Exciting Future
By Laurence Geller CBE We stand at a crossroads for the future of care. The sector has been in the spotlight much over the last
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Signature Senior Lifestyle and Alzheimer’s Research UK Announce Partnership To Make Breakthroughs in Dementia Research
Signature Senior Lifestyle and Alzheimer’s Research UK have announced they will work together to raise awareness of dementia and funds to support vital research into
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Practical Issues To Consider When Supporting A Loved One With Dementia
In support of Dementia Action Week 2022, wills, trusts and probate solicitor Andrew Hitchon from law firm Bray & Bray (www.braybray.co.uk) explores some of the
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Digitally Transforming Training Holds the Key to Improved Patient Care
By Dami Hastrup, CEO and Founder, MOONHUB (www.themoonhub.com) As we focus on diagnosis this Dementia Action Week, we must also begin to prepare for an
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CQC Publishes Local Health Inequality Report
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Yorkshire & Humber Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) have published findings from their research into how GP practices use
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Government Rejects Call for Integrated Recovery Plan to Tackle Backlog Caused by Pandemic
Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has criticised the Government’s rejection of a recommendation for a broad national health and care recovery plan to tackle the
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Secretary of State Needs to Back Dementia Ambition with More Research Funding says Alzheimer’s Research UK
Alzheimer’s Research UK said the government must increase funding for dementia research if its bold approach to tackling dementia is to be successful. Sajid Javid,
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New Research Found 40% of All Unplanned Hospital Admissions for People Living With Dementia Happened in the Last Year of Life
New research from King’s College London found that people living with dementia experience higher levels of unplanned hospitals admissions towards the end of life after
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‘Inspirational Nurse’ Hailed by Colleagues and Residents at Signature at Elton House, Picks up Trusted Care Prize
A Clinical Services Manager at Signature at Elton House is celebrating after being awarded special recognition for her work at the luxury care home. Cristina-Amor
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Oxford Scientist Awarded £39K Funding Boost from Leading Dementia Research Charity
Alzheimer’s Research UK has announced support for pioneering dementia research at the University of Oxford. The news comes during Dementia Action Week (16-22 May), a
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Brunelcare Launch New Dementia Coaching Initiative
Brunelcare, a Bristol-based charity providing housing and care for over 80-years, has announced the launch of its new Dementia Coaching Initiative, where colleagues at the
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91% of People Affected by Dementia See Clear Benefits to Getting a Diagnosis
A survey, conducted as part of Dementia Action Week has revealed evidence showing that 91% of people affected by dementia saw clear benefits to getting
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