University Launches MOOC to Bridge the Dementia Divide
The University of Derby has launched a new free Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) titled ‘Bridging the Dementia Divide’ to inform family members who want…
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Care Cap Crisis Looms as Few Understand the Funding Cap
• People now less likely to be aware of the Care cap than they were in 2013 • Half believe that accommodation costs will be…
Read more...The National Association of Care Catering Care Cook of the Year 2015 is Crowned
Oliver Smith has been crowned the National Association of Care Catering (NACC) Care Cook of the Year 2015. The chef at Wetherby Manor care home,…
Read more...Lottery Of Support Proves Damaging For Carers
Huge variation in the support received by those looking after an older, disabled or seriously-ill loved one is having a damaging impact on the health…
Read more...Government Comments On NHS Agency Staff Use Ignore Need For Strong Management and Direction
Responding to last week’s announcement by the government to set maximum hourly rates for agency staff used across the NHS, healthcare consultancy LaingBuisson has commented…
Read more...Massive Rise In Health Lost To Dementia, Finds Global Study
The number of people losing a healthy life due to dementia has almost doubled across the globe in one generation, reveals a report in The…
Read more...CQC Secondment For Barchester’s Regulation Manager Shows Benefits Of Working Together
Ed Watkinson, Regulation Manager at Barchester Healthcare, was seconded to CQC in January 2014 – November 2014 to provide advice, support and input into the…
Read more...Raising The Profile Of Carers And The Vital Role They Play
Yesterday marked the start of Carers’ Week which runs as an annual awareness campaign and recognises the crucial work carers do. Carers can struggle for recognition and…
Read more...Staff Achievements Celebrated at Care South Annual Awards Ceremony
Care South, a leading provider of high quality residential and home care services across the South of England, held its annual Stars Awards ceremony last…
Read more...Fred Dinenage Opens Netley Court
Fred Dinenage, MBE, has officially opened Netley Court in Netley Abbey, Hampshire, a purpose-designed care home fully equipped to provide residential and dementia care, including…
Read more...Charity Launches New Information Centre During Carers Week
Disability charity Papworth Trust will celebrate Carers Week (8 to 14 June 2015) with the launch of a new Information Centre for disabled people and…
Read more...Talented Care Home Residents And Day Club Members Recognised In National Poetry Competition
Care home residents and day club members across the country are celebrating after being commended for their creativity in a nature-inspired national poetry competition organised…
Read more...Call For Action Plan To Rescue Adult Social Care From The Mire
The Registered Nursing Home Association (RNHA) has added its voice to the pleas directed at central government from the GMB union and Association of Directors…
Read more...ADASS Budget Survey And A Warning About Deepening Cuts
A call to government to protect essential care and support services to the most vulnerable members of our community. More people are living longer with…
Read more...National Government Must Help Councils To Pay At Least £600 Per Week For Care As Per Rowntree Foundation Fair Care Model
If an increase in fees for care homes doesn’t come then more Southern Cross style collapses are on the cards says GMB GMB, the union…
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