CQC Calls For Action To End Missed Opportunities To Learn From Patient Deaths
A national review by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found that the NHS is missing opportunities to learn from patient deaths and that too…
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Residents’ Christmas Artwork Helps Raise Money For People In Need
Two Christmas card designs, lovingly created by talented individuals living in Barchester care homes have been turned into charity Christmas cards to be received by…
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Donations Fly In For Stockton Care Homes’ Christmas Appeal
A CHRISTMAS shoebox appeal has resulted in donations of biscuits, chocolates and other festive gifts for Stockton’s elderly and vulnerable. The goodies have been donated…
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Halton NHS Leader Wins Improvement And Innovation Award
A senior leader at NHS Halton CCG has been recognised for his impact and innovative approaches with a top accolade at the NHS North West…
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Statin Use Linked To Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk In People With High Cholesterol
Researchers from the US have reported findings from a study of 399,979 people with high cholesterol aged over 65 showing that statin use is associated…
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Mixed Ability Sports Players Are Bowled Over By Care Group’s Facilities
Czajka Care Group has teamed up with International Mixed Ability Sports (IMAS), an organisation dedicated to helping people with and without disabilities gain easy access…
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Balhousie Care Group Help Residents ‘Rummage’ For Memories
A competition by one of Scotland’s leading care home providers, Balhousie Care Group, has left a lasting impression on residents and their families after staff…
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Sense Responds To Government Social Care Funding
National disability charity welcomes Government’s move to address social care crisis but warns more must be done to put the sector on a sustainable footing….
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Learning From Patient Deaths Must Include End Of Life Care
The National Council for Palliative Care has responded to the report from the Care Quality Commission looking at missed learning opportunities after patient deaths. The…
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The Tithebarn Receives Prestigious Award For Dementia Care
RMBI care home The Tithebarn, in Liverpool, has received an award for its outstanding dementia care services following a visit from Dementia Care Matters. The…
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Employers ‘Letting Down’ Over 50s On Risks Of Alcohol In Later Life – New Report
Older adults in employment and facing retirement are being let down by employers when it comes to problem drinking, a report states. The report written…
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John’s Campaign – Care Homes Are Signing Up As Well
The list keeps growing as more hospitals encourage carers to stay with their loved ones – and now care homes and nursing homes are signing…
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Failing Social Care Causing Health Problems, As Delayed Hospital Transfers Jump 38%
UK charity Leonard Cheshire Disability has found that 40% of disabled adults in Britain who report not receiving enough social care have experienced a negative…
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Christmas The Most Isolating Time Of Year For People With Dementia
Alzheimer’s Society provides guidance to support people during the festive season. New research by Alzheimer’s Society has uncovered that over half of people affected by…
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Care Home Raises Money For The Homeless As Manager Sleeps Rough For The Night
A care home manager has spent a night sleeping rough in Preston town centre as part of a move to raise awareness and money for…
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