Don’t Forget Social Care As New Government Takes Shape
The crisis in social care – a key issue in the General Election – must not be abandoned or forgotten when the new Government is…
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Things Were Better ‘Back In The Day,’ Say Older Brits
It’s official – life really was “better in the old days”, according to a new study. Half of adults over the age of 50 agree…
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Care Home Staff’s Snowdon Climb Raises Over £1,000
STAFF from a Runcorn care home have scaled Snowdon and raised over £1,000 for those living with dementia. The sponsored walk to the peak of…
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Volunteers Week Sees Volunteers Charting A Course For Star Trek Blackpool
Twelve volunteers from the committed Blackpool Council Volunteers Team were able to boldly go to Star Trek: The Exhibition, during National Volunteers Week, thanks to…
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Team From Wickes To Take On Yorkshire Three Peaks For Dementia Research
Intrepid fundraisers from Wickes’ Distribution Centre in Northampton are gearing up to take on the gruelling Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge to raise much-needed money for…
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Half Of Unpaid Carers Are Providing Care Out Of Guilt
75% of adults would feel guilty if they couldn’t provide care for a family member 42% of those who expect to need care within the…
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Election Results-Industry Comments
Following last night’s shock election result, which means that no party has an overall majority industry spokespeople have commented (with more to follow) UKHCA’s Chair,…
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Moderate Alcohol Consumption Linked To Risk Of Brain Health Decline
A new study has found that people who regularly consume even moderate levels of alcohol are more likely to show signs of declining brain health….
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Tim Farron Visits Borough Care’s Wellcroft Home
The Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Tim Farron MP, paid a visit to Borough Care’s Wellcroft home to see first-hand an excellent example of social…
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Living With Dementia: The Reality And Inspiration From Terry Eccott
Terry Eccott gives seminar at Fairmile Grange care home in Christchurch on his first-hand experience of living with Dementia Terry Eccott was diagnosed with Vascular…
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Stuart Middleton Crowned NACC Care Chef Of The Year 2017
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) crowned the 2017 NACC Care Chef of the Year at the national final, yesterday (Wednesday 7 June). Stuart…
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Seven Health Innovations Could Save The NHS £18.5 Billion
New report from independent think tank finds just seven health innovations could save the NHS £18.5 billion, and the social care sector £6.3 billion between…
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Highest Rated Residential Care Home In Hampshire
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found the quality of care provided by Badgers Holt Residential Care Home located in Hythe, Hampshire, to be OUTSTANDING…
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Rhyl Care Home Gives Patients New Lease Of Life Thanks To Health Board Oral Hygiene Programme
Residents at a Rhyl care home have newfound confidence and improved health thanks to a scheme giving carers skills in oral hygiene. The Gwên am…
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Heathcotes Group Opens Two New Facilities Near Nottingham
Care provider Heathcotes Group is opening two new facilities near Nottingham following the redevelopment of its original estate in Hucknall. The two newly refurbished buildings…
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