Lord Levy Appointed Sense President
The first President in the charity’s 64-year history The national disability charity, Sense, has appointed Lord Levy as its new President. He becomes the first…
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Innovative Technology Improving Care Outcomes For Alzheimer’s Patients In Maidstone Hospital
To coincide with World Alzheimer’s Day this Saturday, and the one-year anniversary of the launch of RemindMeCare at Maidstone Hospital in 2018, Bluebird Care Maidstone has announced that the trial has been a…
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Crewe Home Care Service Rated ‘Outstanding’ For Second Time
An inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has given the highest rating to the Crewe branch of the home care service, Belong at Home,…
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Great Oaks Residents Receive Visit From The Prince’s Trust
Residents from Great Oaks care home in Bournemouth were visited by a group of local students on the Prince’s Trust Team Programme as part of…
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Samuel L. Jackson Stars In Powerful Dementia Campaign
Alzheimer’s Research UK has joined forces with Samuel L. Jackson to battle the serious misconception that dementia is an inevitability of old age. The ‘#ShareTheOrange’…
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The Carer’s Summer Unsung Hero is…
…Marion Brocklehurst at Cloverfield Care Home! We here at The Carer are delighted to announce The Summer 2019 Carer Unsung Hero is Marion Brocklehurst, activities…
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Drug May Slow Parkinson’s Progression In People
A drug normally used to treat enlarged prostate may also be able to slow the progress of Parkinson’s disease, scientists have said. Terazosin could reduce…
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Produce Show Involving 500 Care Home Residents Comes Up Roses
An inaugural produce show involving all 21 Colten Care homes in the South of England has been hailed a great success. About 500 residents took…
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Cambridge Care Facility Rated ‘Outstanding’ By CQC And Praised By MP
A Histon care facility for young adults with learning disabilities and complex care needs, has been praised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following its…
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Specialist Provider Cornerstone Healthcare Celebrates Award-Winning First 12 Months
The Hampshire based specialist care provider, Cornerstone Healthcare Group, has celebrated its first year in business. Providing a home for adults with neurodegenerative conditions and…
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‘Urgent Need’ For Carer Mental Health Support In UK
Organisations call for enhanced digital support for carers as many left to struggle ‘alone There is an urgent need for more accessible mental health support…
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Academics Call For Structured Drug Monitoring In Care Homes
Swansea University academics have called for policy makers, regulators and healthcare professionals to adopt a structured medicine monitoring system after research showed a positive impact…
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MP James Brokenshire Opens Rail Rempod At Riverdale Court
Riverdale Court residents and staff were delighted to welcome James Brokenshire, Conservative MP for Old Bexley & Sidcup, to officially open their recently purchased…
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Yellowhammer Papers Reveal Risk Of Care Home Closures
GMB Union, which represents tens of thousands of care sector workers, reacted to the Operation Yellowhammer warning a No Deal Brexit risks closing care homes…
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Care Group Bucks Trend And Expands With New Home Purchase
Expanding Yorkshire care provider Saint Cecilia’s is continuing its growth with the purchase of a care home in Pickering. Bucking the current tough economic climate,…
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