Care Sector Responds To Chancellor’s Budget
The care sector has responded to Philip Hammond’s Budget 2018, following the announcement of an additional £650m for social care for 2019/20. In his Autumn…
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Calls For Greater Attention On Prevention Of Dementia
The Lancet: Changes in health in the countries of the UK and 150 English Local Authority areas 1990–2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of…
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Railway Dreams Come True For Quantum Care Residents
Quantum Care, a not-for-profit provider of specialist residential, dementia, nursing and respite care, spread a little bit of magic on Wednesday by granting the wishes of over 30 of…
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Batleys Raises Funds For Middlesbrough Residents With Dementia
The Gables Care Home, on Highfield Road, received £630 from the wholesale cash and carry business, based on Concorde Way, Preston Farm Industrial Estate. Two…
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Care Home Managers Go From ‘Good To Great’ With Scottish Care Provider
A leading Scottish care provider is paving the way for excellence in care home management thanks to its introduction of an exclusive leadership initiative. Inverness-based…
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WW2 Exhibits Bring Back Memories For Veteran Jimmy
A SECOND World War Merchant Navy veteran took a walk down memory lane when he visited South Shields Museum and Art Gallery. Jimmy Mahoney, 95,…
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Celebrities Join Dementia Revolution’s #Memoryrelay
Celebrities including Richard Branson, Rachel Riley and Candice Brown have been sharing some of their most cherished memories on Twitter to help power research towards a cure for dementia. Their…
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Gracewell of Ascot Celebrates Grand Opening
The red carpet was rolled out for the grand opening of new care home, Gracewell of Ascot, on Thursday 4th October. The care home, on…
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The Homecare Deficit 2018
Councils in Great Britain and Northern Ireland’s Health and Social Care Trusts are continuing to exploit their dominant purchasing power, according to a new report…
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Families Urged to “Talk about Death”
End of life care (20%) and funeral arrangements (18%) are causing rifts in families, according to new research, with almost a fifth (17%) of mourners…
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Islamic Community Group Organise Special Lunch for Elderly
TEESSIDE care home residents received a special invitation to the Islamic Diversity Centre North East community lunch. The event was organised specifically for Teesside’s elderly,…
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New Papers Published On Potential Benefits Of Eggs For Older People
Two new papers have been published investigating how eggs could offer an opportunity to increase protein intake and help prevent muscle decline in older people,…
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Majority of People Unprepared for Adult Social care Costs
The overwhelming majority of people have not made any plans for how they will pay for adult social care in older age, national public polling…
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Impact Of Brexit On Social Care Presents Risks For Most Vulnerable
Failure to recognise impact of Brexit on social care presents real risks for our most vulnerable citizens Leaders of care provider associations across the UK…
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‘Stars’ Shine At Care Providers’ National Awards Ceremony
Two outstanding care homes and 11 care sector workers from across the UK have received awards at a national ceremony, that itself is celebrating its…
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