Scouts Bridge Generation Gap with Winchester Care Home Residents
Fourteen children shared their enthusiasm for being Cub Scouts on a visit to meet residents at a Winchester dementia care home. The young visitors from…
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System for Challenging Social Care Decisions ‘Failing those Who Need It’
Adults receiving social care in England and Wales are being failed if they try to challenge decisions made by local authorities, according to an inquiry…
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The Alzheimer’s Dementia & Care Show Takes Place This Week
The Business Design Centre London 3-4 March 2023 Now in its 10th year, The Alzheimer’s Dementia & Care Show is the UK’s leading event for…
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Women Who are Active and Healthy in Middle Age Can Lower Risk of Dementia
A study into women who are active and healthy into middle age has revealed that maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle can lower the risk…
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Homes Together Increase Investment in Leigh Leopards with Further Sponsorship
Care provider Homes Together Ltd, providers of care for disabled people in Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon and Gateshead, has announced that it is extending its partnership…
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Artists Take Up Creative Residencies at Chester Care Village
Five acclaimed artists, from disciplines including sculpture and storytelling to sound art and dance, have taken up their ‘arts residencies’ at Chester’s newest specialist dementia…
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‘A-Mule-Sing’ Visitor Brings Joy to Andover Care Home Residents
Residents at Millway House in Andover have enjoyed a visit from a rather special guest this week – a donkey called Charlie. The furry visitor,…
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Sherrell House Residents’ Dreams Come True!
The people living at Sherrell House had their dreams come true last week as the team organised an ice-skating experience they would never forget. During…
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Brampton Bear Champions Newmarket Community Heroes
Brampton Manor Care Home, Newmarket, have introduced their latest team member. community champion called Brampton Bear. Brampton Bear is spearheading this new initiative which sees…
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Housing 21 Completes Major Acquisition of Extra Care Schemes in London
Housing 21 strengthened its presence in London as the announcement was made of the successful acquisition of seven Extra Care schemes for older people. The…
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Coventry Home Welcomes Back Special Visitor as Boo the Miniature Pony Visits Staff and Residents
A Coventry home welcomed back a familiar face as Boo came back to visit staff and residents. Boo, a miniature American Pony, visited MHA Charnwood…
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Care Home Market Shrunk In 2022
Following two years of nominal growth in care home beds achieved between openings and closures during the year, the care home for older people market…
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Guidance Released to Support Care Workers in Providing Care to LGBTQ+ People in Later Life
Skills for Care has published a new framework to support social care workers in providing care to older lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer (LGBTQ+) people….
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Applications for Social Care Jobs Increase but Sector Still Plagued by Skills Shortages
The number of professionals applying for jobs in social care rose considerably last year, a glimmer of hope for a sector that has been hit…
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Demand for Action Over Care Home Closures
Fears of death by a thousand cuts for care sector SHOCK figures on the number of care and nursing home closures have prompted calls for…
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