NACC Announces Sophie Murray As New Deputy Chair
Sophie Murray, head of nutrition and hydration at Sunrise Senior Living, has been confirmed as the new deputy chair of the National Association of Care…
Read more...
Author: News
Local MP Rolls Up His Sleeves At Greenacres Care Home
Local MP, Jason McCartney got a taste of life as a carer when he volunteered at Greenacres residential and dementia care home in Meltham last…
Read more...
DOH Launches Consultation On CQC Ratings
The Department of Health has launched a consultation on proposals to extend the types of provider registered with us that we are able to rate…
Read more...
Lilian Leaves Lasting Legacy To Dementia Research In Memory Of Her Husband
Nonagenarian Lilian Sully left a precious and exceptionally generous gift of £1million to Alzheimer’s Research UK in her Will after she passed away at the…
Read more...
‘Staying Single!’ The Secret To Long Life, According 103-Year-Old Amy Hirst
Amy Hirst, resident at the Belong Atherton care village in Atherton, Greater Manchester, has celebrated her 103rd birthday with a special party organised by staff…
Read more...
“Triple Whammy” Concerns For Care Homes & Home Care In Wales
A social care leader has called for urgent action to deal with the “triple whammy” battering care homes and domiciliary care companies in Wales Mario…
Read more...
Hearing Loss Charity Begins Delivering Vital Support In Care Homes Across The North Of England
The charity Action on Hearing Loss has rolled out a new project in mainstream care homes across the North of England designed to improve the…
Read more...
Care Home Staff Move Mountains For Their Residents
Staff from De Brook Lodge care home in Flixton have literally moved mountains for their residents, as they climbed the highest mountain in Wales, Mount…
Read more...
Half A Sixpence Stars Perform At Chichester Care Home
Leading cast members from the musical comedy Half A Sixpence took time out from their critically acclaimed run at Chichester Festival Theatre (CFT) to perform…
Read more...
Landmark Project To Study Early Alzheimer’s In Unprecedented Detail
A new £6.9m study funded by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) and the Medical Research Council (MRC) has been announced today that will…
Read more...
Being Accepted Being Me: A New Resource From University Of Nottingham And NCPC
NCPC has just published a new guide on end of life care for older LGBT people. The publication, “Being Accepted Being Me: Understanding the end…
Read more...
Songaminute Man Raises £100,000 For Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer’s Society responds to Simon ‘Mac’ McDermott’s heart-warming and inspiring videos of him and his dad, the ‘Songaminute’ Man. Singing in their very own carpool…
Read more...
Uplifting Boat Trip Is Just The Ticket For Cheshire Care Home Residents
Four residents from Elm House, the CLS-run care home in Nantwich, Cheshire, took to the water to enjoy an educational trip to the Anderton Boat…
Read more...
Looking To The Future Of Learning Disability Support In Liverpool With The Launch Of New Specialist Service
Young adults with learning disabilities have a new centre for learning in Walton, Liverpool, with the launch of the Futures service by Embrace Group. Futures,…
Read more...
Calcium Supplements Linked To Dementia Risk In Women With Certain Health Conditions, Alzheimer’s Society Comment
New research claims that calcium supplements may be associated with an increased risk of dementia in older women who have had a stroke or other…
Read more...