At Least 166,000 Trapped In Social Care Debt
More than 1,100 taken to court by local authorities for social care debt during past two years according to GMB analysis. An investigation by GMB,…
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3 Million Hours Of Home Care Lost Due To Council Cuts
Older people and families paying the price, says Age UK, with ‘care deserts’ now apparent in some localities A new report from Age UK, ‘…
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Tanglewood Is First In UK To Champion Dementia Research
Lincolnshire-based Tanglewood Care Homes has become the first residential care provider in the UK to become a Join Dementia Research Champion. Tanglewood, which has five…
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Suffolk Care Home Receives Accreditation In End Of Life Care
A Hallmark care home rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission has become the first care home in Ipswich to receive an accredited certification in…
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Kingdom Homes To Takeover Bield Care Home
A DEAL which will see all residents and staff transfer from a Bield care home to a local provider has been finalised. Last year, Bield…
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Care Home Managers Complete 20-Mile Charity Cycle
A 20-MILE bike ride was completed by care home managers to raise funds for the Stroke Association. Longmoor Lodge Care Home manager Samantha Ely and…
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New CQC Initiative Aims To Benchmark And Improve Social Care Services
The Quality Care Campaign (QCC) initiative is launching today with a mission to improve the quality of care received by people who use social care…
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Burnley Home Redecorates With Dementia-Friendly Colour Scheme
Staff at a care home in Burnley are redecorating the communal rooms in dementia-friendly colours to create a relaxed environment for its residents. The team…
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The Workforce Development Innovation Fund Is Now Open For Applications
Applications for the Workforce Development Innovation Fund are now open backing trailblazing adult social care workforce development projects that are in development, being tested or…
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Care Home Residents Enjoy ‘Love Lunch’ Afternoon Hosted By Students
Residents at a group of care homes in West Sussex were invited to a “Love Lunch” afternoon, organised by local college students as part of…
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Witney Turns Blue For Dementia Action Week 2018
Over 230 shops and local businesses supported Turn Witney Blue for Dementia Action Week, and by creating special blue window displays and covering the town…
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Care Staff Embark On Pioneering Maritime Training
Staff at maritime charity, The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society, have taken part in the care facility’s pioneering Maritime Acquaint Training programme which helps staff better…
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Gracewell Of Sutton Coldfield Joins Heads With Age Concern Birmingham To Tackle Loneliness
Gracewell of Sutton Coldfield on Jockey Road is launching a new initiative in partnership with the local Age Concern Birmingham, aimed at tackling loneliness amongst…
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A Strong Future For AKW Following Buyout
AKW, accessible shower and kitchen solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Nick Parsons as Group CEO and Ruth Ingledew as Managing Director, following a…
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154-Year-Old Care Home Closes Due To Nun Shortage
A much-loved 154-year-old Edinburgh care home has been forced to close due to a shortage of nuns. The Little Sisters of the Poor announced this…
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