GMB Welcomes Care Regulator Report Confirming Social Care Cuts As Cause Of Bed Blocking
New GMB analysis shows bed blocking has increased by 40% in five years as union warns of mounting care crisis GMB, the union for health…
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Industry Responds To CQC State Of Care Report
Following the release of the CQC state of care report which reveals that the social care system is reaching its “tipping point” as a lack…
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Mental Health Services Are Failing Older People
According to a new Age UK report, the current availability of mental health services does not meet the increasingly high demand from our ageing population….
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Newfield Lodge Residents Share The Secret To A Long And Happy Marriage
Eric and Beryl enjoyed a party for their 65th wedding anniversary Eric and Beryl Wilford were excited to celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary last week,…
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Adult Social Care ‘Approaching Tipping Point’, Warns Quality Regulator
Most health and adult social care services in England are providing people with safe, high quality and compassionate care – but with pressures rising on…
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Environmental Risk Factors For Dementia Summarised In New Study
A new analysis of existing studies has indicated potential environmental factors that may alter the risk of dementia. The study is published in BMC Geriatrics…
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Care Group Calls For Talks Over Crisis
Damning statistics set to be revealed on the state of social care have prompted a representative group to call for urgent national talks to tackle…
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Avery Celebrates Astbury Manor In Bracknell Topping Out.
Avery Healthcare commemorated a special event with contractor NATTA to mark the completion of the shell and core of Astbury Manor. Standing in a prominent…
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Hallmark Care Home Unveils Its £800,000 Refurbishment With Help From The Mayor And A Celebrity Guest
Hallmark Care Homes’ facility in Merthyr, Wales has unveiled its £800,000 refurbishment to the general public with help from the Mayor, Councillor Margaret Davies and…
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New Research In Mice Hints That A Gene Therapy Holds Potential To Treat Alzheimer’s Disease
New research published today this week in the journal of Proceedings of the National Academy, holds potential to treat Alzheimer’s disease. The research shows how…
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A Presentation Warning On Hyperpolypharmacy At The Royal College Of Gps Annual Conference Found That On Average Over 75’s Were On 6.17 Prescriptions
A poster at last week’s RCGP annual conference highlighted the danger of hyperpolypharmacy, the use of ten or more medications, in the population aged over…
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Brunelcare’s Home Recognised For Exceptional Dementia Care
Brunelcare’s Deerhurst Care & Nursing home have been awarded the Dementia Care Matters Quality of Life award, for the fourth year running and more importantly,…
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The 105 Year Old Oat-Loving O.A.P
The family of a care home resident from Paisley has revealed his secret for reaching his 105th birthday – a regular dose of porridge. Former…
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Care Home Choristers Sing At NAPA Gala Awards At The Royal Thames Yacht Club
Residents and members of the team at Bucks-based care home, Chesham Leys, ensured they were ‘on song’ for a special performance at the NAPA Gala…
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WCS Care Celebrates 5th Outstanding Home!!!
Residents in Kenilworth are celebrating after their home helped WCS Care become the first care home provider in England to have five homes recognised as…
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