The Sound Doctor Answers Call For Better Support For Dementia Patients
Martina Kane, Senior Policy Adviser at the Alzheimer’s Society, is one of several leading figures demanding more support for people living with dementia and those…
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Petworth Resident Awarded Highest French Military Order
A Petworth man has been awarded the highest possible French order of merit for his involvement in the liberation of France during World War II….
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Ageism On The High Street Risks Costing Shops And Businesses Up To £3.8bn Each Year
78% of older people do not think their town is suited to their needs 66% think the lack of seating in shopping areas is an…
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Residents Enjoy Indian Themed Evening At Lydgate Lodge
Lydgate Lodge resident enjoys dining at Indian Nights Residents at Lydgate Lodge care home in Batley enjoyed a taste of India as the home created…
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1.2m Older People Don’t Get The Social Care They Need
The number of older people in England who don’t get the social care they need has soared to a new high of 1.2 million –…
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First Data From Sea Hero Quest Game Revealed
A presentation today at the prestigious Neuroscience 2016 conference in San Diego has unveiled the first findings from a pioneering study that you have helped…
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Residents Don Their Sunday Best As Local Care Home Bids To Combat Loneliness
Reminiscence and sausage-rolls were on the menu last week at South Haven Lodge care home in Woolston. As part of New Century Care’s commitment to…
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Disability Charity Revitalise In Vanguard Of Campaign Against Pressure Injury
The national disabled people’s charity Revitalise has thrown its weight behind the campaign to eradicate pressure injury with a raft of initiatives for the disabled…
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Widnes Vikings and Community Integrated Care shortlisted at 3rd Sector Care Awards
The pioneering partnership between Community Integrated Care and Widnes Vikings has been recognised for its incredible impact with two nominations at the 3rd Sector Care…
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When Silence Isn’t Golden – Widespread Social Stigma Is Crippling Conversations About Care In Scotland, Bupa Research Reveals
More than half of adults in Scotland believe there is a stigma attached to moving a loved one into care, despite 45 per cent having…
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Care Provider Celebrates Employee Achievements At National Awards Ceremony
Two care homes and thirteen employees from across the UK have been honoured as part of an awards programme developed by Shaw healthcare. More than…
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NHS Faces Difficult Winter As Demand For Care Increases
Big rises in demand for health care mean the NHS is heading into winter with its finances under pressure and performance against several key indicators…
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Charity Race Night Raises £5,500 For Dementia Care Home
A mother and daughter from Manchester raised over £5,500 for EachStep Blackley, the dementia care home that supported their loved one for three years, this…
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VODG Argues Delivering Social Value Is Key To Reducing Inequalities
VODG has launched a practical resource that supports the delivery of social value in the commissioning of social care. – The VODG Social Value Toolkit….
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New Figures Show Dementia Is Leading Cause Of Death In England And Wales
New figures released by the Office of National Statistics show that for the first time, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are the leading cause of…
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