Link Between Gum Disease And Cognitive Decline In Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study published in the journal PLOS ONE suggests a link between gum disease and greater rates of cognitive decline in people in the…
Read more...
Author: News
Hundreds Of Thousands Of Older People Are Facing ‘Double Whammy’ Of Unmet Care Needs And Being Chronically Lonely.
Today, new research from Age UK shows just how tough life is for hundreds of thousands of older people with care needs who are struggling…
Read more...
Major Survey Into Effects Of National Living Wage On Care
A regional body is asking its members what they expect the impact of the National Living Wage to be amidst fears it could damage the…
Read more...
Nursing Home Leaders Warn That Government Failure To Fund National Living Wage In Social Care Could Hit Hospitals Much Harder Than Junior Doctors’ Strike
As the NHS struggles with the disruptions to patient services caused by the junior doctors’ strike, the Registered Nursing Home Association (RNHA) has warned of…
Read more...
Nutritional Drink Trialled In People With Mild Memory Problems
Researchers at a conference in Athens have announced findings from a clinical trial investigating the effects of the nutritional drink, Souvenaid on people with memory…
Read more...
CQC Welcomes Drive To Cut Red Tape
The Government recently published its findings from The Cutting Red Tape Reviews carried out across three sectors, including adult social care. Launched in July 2015…
Read more...
World Book Day Celebrated At Local Care Home
To celebrate their love of books and reading, residents at St. Werburgh’s House care home in Spondon welcomed in an enthusiastic young reader, who spent…
Read more...
Leading Voluntary Group Challenge The Care Quality Commission To Deliver Value For Money
The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) represents leading not for profit disability providers. The group today responds to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) consultation on…
Read more...
Retro Styled Dementia Unit Brings Comfort To First Residents
A brand new purpose-built dementia care unit in Middlesbrough has opened and is supporting its first patients, after receiving funding from Yorkshire Bank. The £3million…
Read more...
Value Of Independent Sector Healthcare Provision Grows By 5% To £45.4 Billion, According To Latest Laingbuisson Figures
Figures published today by healthcare consultancy LaingBuisson reveal that the revenues generated by independent sector (non-statutory) providers across 12 core health and care market segments…
Read more...
St Monica Trust Commits To Paying Staff 5% Above The NLW
The St Monica Trust has become the one of first care providers in the country to commit to paying its staff 5% above the Government’s…
Read more...
Study Reveals Alarming Stats Around Elderly Support In The UK
More than two million elderly Brits feel trapped in their homes, according to research. A study of 1,000 people with parents over the age of…
Read more...
Nationwide Study Consults Specialist Dementia Care Centre
Five residents and their families from specialist dementia care centre, Clifden House in Sussex, have been chosen to take part in a nationwide research study…
Read more...
Fundraising Trek To The Top Of Britain For Older People Suffering From Dementia
A Scottish woman has conquered the UK’s highest mountain in a fundraising effort to help improve the quality of life of Bield tenants living with…
Read more...
Scientists Call For More Research Into The Role Of Microbes In Alzheimer’s Disease
An editorial in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease brings together evidence linking microbes – a virus and two kinds of bacteria – to the development…
Read more...