Evidencing Quality In Care And Support Services
NCF Quality First reinforces the commitment of the National Care Forum to improve the quality of life for people receiving care and support. The introduction of…
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Luxurious Care Development Takes Assisted Living To A New Level
The Duchess of Northumberland has opened a luxury assisted living scheme in Ponteland, praising the developer and staff. The Royal Hampton, built on the former…
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Couple Celebrate Their 70th Wedding Anniversary At Ash Tree House
A couple who live at Ash Tree House care home in Hindley celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with their family this week. Les and Hilda…
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People With Dementia And Comorbidities Are Receiving Disjointed Substandard Care, Warn MPs
Health and social care services habitually treat conditions in isolation resulting in significant human and financial implications. The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Dementia…
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Junior Doctor’s Industrial Strike Action – Tuesday 26 April And Wednesday 27 April
The National Care Association have received and are sharing the following information from the Department of Health, to assist in minimising the impact of the action…
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Alzheimer’s Society Inspires Dementia Friendly Communities Across Globe
A report launched at the 31st International Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International ‘ADI’ in Budapest asserts Alzheimer’s Society as a global leader in tackling dementia…
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Patriotic Residents Enjoy A Right Royal Knees Up At Barchester Homes
From tea parties to ponies in tiaras, staff and residents at Barchester homes throughout Her Majesty’s kingdom have been enjoying splendid celebrations for the Queen’s…
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Former Brookside Star Leading Exercise Marathon In Waterloo For Alzheimer’s Research UK
Actress and professional fitness instructor Paula Muldoon will be leading a seven-hour exercise marathon this May to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Paula, who…
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Greensleeves Re-Brands To Reflect ‘Friendly’ Care Ethos
Greensleeves Homes Trust, a charity which runs 20 care homes across England, has re-launched itself as Greensleeves Care. The not-for-profit organisation wanted to update its…
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Health And Social Care Sector Recognised As Queen’s Award For Enterprise Goes To Apetito For The Second Time
Apetito, the UK’s leading food producer for the health and social care sector – serving some of the most vulnerable people in society – has…
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Charities Improving Health And Wellbeing In Their Communities Win National Recognition At The 2016 GSK IMPACT Awards
Ten charities have won GSK IMPACT Awards* for work to improve health and wellbeing in their communities, and will each receive a prize of £30,000…
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Councillor Welcomed Into Local Care Home For Their Open Day
Councillor Dr David Boyes of Easington, joined residents at Birchwood Court care home to celebrate their open day following a full refurbishment of the home….
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Oh, We Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside! Care Home Residents Enjoy Trip To The Beach
Three residents at Aaron Grange care home in Huyton with Roby had a delightful trip to Southport last weekend to enjoy some early spring sunshine…
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Henlow Court Care Home Resident Wins Multi-County Talent Competition
The Orders of St John Care Trust presented Dursley care home resident, Daniel Granger, with an iPad Air 2 and an engraved trophy during a…
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Study Reports 20% Drop In UK Dementia Incidence Over Two Decades
Study reports 20% drop in UK dementia incidence over two decades Nature Communications: A two decade dementia incidence comparison from the Cognitive Function and Ageing…
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