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Millions of vulnerable people are to be offered a COVID-19 booster vaccine from next week as the government confirms it has accepted the final advice from the independent Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).
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Residents at Coombe End Court in Marlborough met racehorse Ouzbeck earlier this month as part of a six-week pilot project to learn about the impact of horses on the wellbeing of elderly care home residents
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Health Secretary Sajid Javid and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak were greeted by Excelcare Chairman, Osman Ertosun and Chief Operating Officer
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By Tony Stein, Chief Executive, Healthcare Management Solutions (www.hcsolutions.co.uk)
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Modus Care, a care provider which runs specialist services in the South West, has taken over the operation of two services which provide support for local people with support needs
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Care home staff have launched legal action against the government and Health Secretary Sajid Javid for proposing a mandatory Covid vaccine requirement as a condition of work for care workers
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Care home residents are belting out songs as part of their fitness regime.
The people living in Pendine Park’s Penybryn home in Wrexham were in full voice as they enjoyed a SingFit session to aid their physical, emotional and mental health.
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Care England continues to challenge the Government for more support for the workforce crisis in the adult social care sector.
Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive of Care England, says:
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Two Winchester care homes came together to stage a late summer fete in aid of a charity that helps older people in the community to live well.
Colten Care homes Abbotts Barton and St Catherines View jointly raised
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People with learning disabilities living at Grizedale a care home in Durham enjoyed some end of the summer fun as they harvested their first crop of home-grown vegetables.
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By Alexander Andrews BEng PGCE MIET MRes
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By Barry Price of QCS (www.qcs.co.uk)
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Care UK has launched a buddy programme for new starters during Professional Care Workers’ Week, where it is already making a positive impact for buddies as a potential for career development
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A survey of ADASS members has revealed that whilst councils are delivering more care and support in people’s homes, people are waiting longer for vital care assessments and reviews
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A Middlesbrough man who has a learning disability achieved his lifetime dream of becoming a successful DJ, when he made his live debut to packed crowd at St James’ Park – the home of Newcastle United.
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