GPs Urged To Bring More Focus To Malnutrition In The Elderly
Britain’s older population, and their children, are not being made aware of malnutrition by their GP, a study reveals. The research of 2,000 people aged…
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Tracscare Opens Specialist Training Centre For Individuals In Supported Living Services
Tracscare’s has opened ‘Y Hwb’ (The Hub) in Swansea – an innovative new training centre designed to improve access to training and education courses for…
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Building Works Underway At New Care Home Site In Lichfield
Work has started on the development of a brand new 70 bed care home on Stafford Road in Lichfield, which will bring much-needed care services…
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Towergate Care Award Finalists Announced
Beata Czapla, Janette Neal, Maxine Cope shortlisted in Care Home Worker of the Year category Towergate Care Awards will be hosted by Denise Van Outen…
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Staff From Local Brighouse Bank Volunteer Time To Makeover Rastrick Hall & Grange Care Home
The branch staff from Lloyds Bank in Brighouse, gave up their time this week to give a makeover to two communal rooms at their local…
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Chichester Care Home Residents Enjoy ‘Heart Of The Action’ At Improved Rugby Club
Chichester Rugby Football Club has delighted sports fans at a neighbouring care home by making it easier to watch live action on match days. Discussions…
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Government Must Keep Promise To Save Social Care
National disability charity, Sense, calls for Government to commit to social care plans in light of self-employment u-turn Following today’s news of a u-turn on…
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Actress Pam Ferris Voices Dementia Animation From Alzheimer’s Research UK
Thought-provoking film highlights impact of condition and progress being made Actress Pam Ferris is helping to highlight the impact of dementia by lending her voice…
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Care Boss Scoops ‘Young Entrepreneur Of The Year’ Award
Care home operator, Harnoop Atkar, has been named ‘Young Entrepreneur of the Year’ in a national awards ceremony at the House of Commons. 30 year…
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Top Marks For MHA Care Homes In National Survey
MHA, an award-winning charity which provides care, accommodation and support services for older people throughout Britain, has received glowing reviews from residents across its care…
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New Online Campaign Aims To Help People Understand Electronic Record-Sharing For End Of Life Care
A new social media campaign aims to help people take advantage of electronic record sharing for end of life care. “Know About Me” will be…
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Caring Homes Chef Highly Commended In Regional Contest
Caring Homes chef Steve Harding represented the company at the NACC (National Association of Care Catering) Care Chef South East Regional Cook Off this week….
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People Suffering With Dementia ‘Failed’ By Deprivation Of Liberty Law
Thousands of vulnerable people with dementia and learning disabilities are being detained in hospitals and care homes without the appropriate checks, due to a law…
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NHS Financial Pressures Are Having A Widespread But Often Unseen Impact On Patient Care
NHS financial pressures are increasingly affecting patient care, often in ways that go unseen, according to a new report by The King’s Fund. Understanding NHS…
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‘Our Vera’ Celebrates 100th Birthday At Salisbury Care Home
A World War Two army corporal and singer called Vera has celebrated her 100th birthday at a Salisbury care home just ahead of namesake and…
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