Concerns are being raised by leading council figures in England about a lack of confidence in the Government’s plans for health and social care. Meanwhile…
Read more...Government funding measures will force more than two thirds of councils to find millions more in savings than expected to plug funding gaps in 2017/18,…
Read more...Following completion and the CQC inspection, St Ives Country House Care opened its doors on Friday 27th January, prior to the admission of residents. Care…
Read more...The leading dementia charity has launched its new visual identity and strapline to give a bigger voice to every single person affected by dementia. Dementia…
Read more...Self-funding, or private-pay, care home residents are keeping the sector afloat according to the latest figures from healthcare market intelligence provider LaingBuisson. The latest update…
Read more...A US study in mice and monkeys has shed light on a potential new treatment approach which not only reduces the build-up of the hallmark…
Read more...Residents and staff had a fabulous day on Wednesday 18th January, when The One Show, came to film at Troutbeck Care Home, Ilkley. Jimi Hendrix…
Read more...The New Deanery residential care home in Bocking received a special visit from Braintree MP James Cleverly, who was impressed by the improvements that have…
Read more...People with learning disabilities are five times more likely than those in the general population to develop dementia. Today a partnership of voluntary sector organisations…
Read more...The government must do more to make sure that carers don’t miss out on National Insurance credits that could increase their state pension. Official figures…
Read more...A blast on the pipes and a splash of tartan were top of the menu as guests at a Kirkintilloch Day and Evening Care Service…
Read more...With cases of dementia on the rise, it’s more important than ever that services give people the support they need. Consumer champion Healthwatch has compiled…
Read more...STOCKTON pupils and care home residents have been working together to create bird feeders ahead of a national survey of Britain’s avian population. The RSPB…
Read more...New research reveals just how important retailers are to the social lives of older people Age UK demands urgent action to be taken to combat…
Read more...David Hodge, Leader of Surrey County Council, has announced a proposal to seek a council tax rise of 15%. He said: “We have to set…
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