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The escalating cost of caring for the elderly means councils will have to divert £1.1 billion from services like fixing potholes and running libraries and

Today, Care England launches its manifesto, which provides a future government with a roadmap to an outcomes based health and social care framework. In a

The International Longevity Centre – UK (ILC-UK) are today announcing plans to explore the case for a second Independent Pensions Commission. The announcement comes as

Electrical Safety First is urging the Government to put an end to poor quality housing after its report, released today, concludes that one million people

Responding to Andy Burnham’s speech announcing Labour’s 10 year plan for health and social care, Chris Ham, Chief Executive of The King’s Fund said: ‘Andy

Residents and members of staff at Donwell House care home, which is based in Donwell and part of Shaftesbury Care Group Ltd, are celebrating after

A new study has linked the long-term use of certain medications to a higher risk of dementia in older people. The study, which focused on

Around a million (10%)[i] older people are termed ‘chronically lonely’ at any given time in the UK, seriously increasing their risk of suffering mental and

Bupa Care Services is to recruit 150 “Dementia Ambassadors” – the largest number in Scotland – ensuring at least three will be located in each

There has been a sharp increase in the number of applications for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLs) according to a report issued today (Monday 26

A Care Home has continued its reputation for unrivalled excellence, receiving a five-star rating for its services following an unannounced inspection. Blackwood’s Maclehose Court Care

A CMG service for people living with learning disabilities is the first of its kind in England to have been rated Outstanding by the Care

The Care Quality Commission has published publishes its fifth annual monitoring report on the implementation of the deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS). These are part

Skills for Health, the Sector Skills Council for all health sector employers, has launched a new version of its website (www.skillsforhealth.org.uk) to increase ease of

The Gables set to host series of exercise and social sessions for men over 50 A care home in Middlesbrough is offering men over the