Malnutrition Waning Signs Missed For Up To 1.3m Elderly
– Experts warn of dangers of thin, frail ‘stereotype’ – Call for more conversations about appetite and weight with older people – Ask people to…
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The NACC Appoints New National Chair
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has appointed Sue Cawthray, Chief Executive Officer of Harrogate Neighbours Housing Association, as its new National Chair. The…
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Only One In Five Councils Have Separate Social Care Appeals Process, Says Charity
Fewer than one in five local authorities have a dedicated appeals process for social care, according to new research by Independent Age, the older people’s…
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Six of the Best: Dedicated Care Home Team Shortlisted for Six Awards
Dedicated staff from St Mary’s Court Care Home in Braintree have been shortlisted for no less than six different awards. Terri Pike is a finalist…
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Sunrise of Eastbourne Carers Trek the Great Wall of China and Raise £110k for Charity
Two carers from Sunrise of Eastbourne took part in a 72-mile trek along the Great Wall of China in order to raise money for The…
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Scottish Chef Wins Top Catering Competition
A Scottish Chef has won the title of Chef of the Year in a new catering competition, ‘Meals Mean More’ introduced by leading care provider…
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People Become More Comfortable Discussing Death as They Get Older, Research Shows
A survey has revealed that people generally become more comfortable discussing death as they get older. The same research also revealed a disparity between the…
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Rebuilding Lives with Doll Therapy
A care home in Leeds is helping many of its residents with dementia to take part in daily activities, rebuild their sense of purpose and…
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Dorset Care Home Residents Make Flying Visit to Donate £1,400
Bournemouth care home residents and staff made an 80-mile round trip to see first-hand the air ambulance helicopter they have supported through a year of…
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The Care Show Starts Today!
We are delighted to be partnering this year with The Care Show for its 2019 edition, taking place this week at NEC Birmingham. With contributions…
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Elderly Residents Publish Book On National Poetry Day
Following the launch of a project in March, a poetry book named ‘Rhymes of our Times’ was created by elderly residents from the community. Published…
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Camden’s Ash Court Care Home Hosts Forum On Care For The Ageing LGBT Community
Local authority commissioners, GPs and healthcare professionals from around the South East gathered at Ash Court Care Centre in Camden last week for a special…
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Time To Level With The Public About The Scale Of Challenges Facing The NHS
NHS Providers is warning that a failure to present the public with the true scale of the challenges facing the NHS risks putting public faith…
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Care Home Residents Take To The Skies In Hot Air Balloon And Fulfil Bucket List Wish
Two elderly care home residents have fulfilled their bucket list wishes after taking to the skies in an iconic Virgin hot air balloon. Faith ‘Faye’…
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Brunelcare Volunteer Hits 35,000 Hours!
After two-decades and 35,000 hours of volunteering, Clive, 83 is recognised for his commitment to Brunelcare Thursday 03rd October – Brunelcare has today honoured one…
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