Victoria House Manager Receives Community Award
On International Women’s Day 2020, Nirmala Singhvi, manager of Victoria House day centre for the elderly in Watford, received the Community Impact Award. The award…
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Reduced Visits At Healthcare Management Solutions Care Homes Won’t Affect Community Links
Healthcare Management Solutions is not only announcing its coronavirus prevention measures but its plans to ensure residents aren’t affected by social isolation. After announcing the…
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Poll Reveals Public “Unconvinced” Over Social Care Promises
Voters are unconvinced the government will fulfil its promise to produce and implement a social care policy. A survey of over 45s by financial services…
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R&D Budget Pledge Must Support Dementia Research, Alzheimer’s Research UK Says
Alzheimer’s Research UK has welcomed the Chancellor’s Spring Budget commitment to boost R&D investment to £22 billion a year. The charity says that it hopes…
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Care Sector Reacts to Rishi Sunak’s First Budget
There was sector-wide disappointment in the first Budget from Chancellor Rishi Sunak as the promised solution for the social care crisis failed to materialise. Commenting…
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Pioneering Artist Sarah Still Drawn To Care After 25 Years
Wales’ first ever care home artist in residence is celebrating a quarter of a century in the ground-breaking role. Talented Sarah Edwards was engaged as…
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NHS Unveils Package Of Measures To Help People Find Trusted Health Information Online
The NHS today unveiled new developments in its efforts to ensure people find trusted information online. It has worked with Google to ensure it provides…
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A Dog Show Of Affection Charms Nursing Home Residents
Inspired by Crufts but on a smaller scale, a Bridgnorth nursing home hosted a spectacular dog show where several pooches won the hearts of residents….
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Royal Star & Garter, Solihull, Rated CQC ‘Outstanding’ In All Five Areas
Royal Star & Garter in Solihull has been rated ‘Outstanding’ in all five areas in a Care Quality Commission (CQC) report. The care home earned…
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Charity Launches First Accessible Guide To Recycling
The UK’s first accessible guide to recycling for people who have care or support needs has launched today, as part of a pioneering programme delivered…
Read more...Care System Risks 460,000 Immigration Black Hole Says Union
The UK faces a 460,000 care worker vacancy crisis thanks to the Government’s ‘slapdash’ immigration policy, GMB has said. New ONS analysis, which requested by…
Read more...NHS Takes Action Against Coronavirus Fake News Online
The NHS has today (March 10) unveiled a package of measures in the battle against coronavirus fake news – working with Google, Twitter, Instagram and…
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Providers Offer Help Over Coronavirus
Need to meet to prepare for possible epidemic Care providers are offering help and the suggestion of talks over how they can best work together…
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LGA Responds To Social Care Funding Gap Inquiry Launched By Mps
“Our own analysis published ahead of this week’s Budget shows that adult social care services face a funding gap of almost £4 billion by 2025,…
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Alpaca Fun For Oakdale Care Home Residents
RESIDENTS at the Oakdale care home in Poole enjoyed a visit from two special guests – Guinness and Greyfriars Rufus the alpacas. As part of…
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