60% Of Older People Don’t Expect Festive Happiness To Be Part Of Their Christmas This Year
While many of us are looking forward to spending time with family and friends and getting stuck into festive fun, new research from Age UK…
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Ledbury Care Home Receives Recognition For Brain Injury Support
A Ledbury care home, which specialises in acquired brain injury services, has secured the prestigious Headway Approved Provider accreditation for the second time. The two-year…
Read more...Health Secretary Outlines Measures For Greater Patient Power
“From next year, for the first time, new ‘Ofsted style’ ratings will show patients how their local area’s health service is performing in crucial areas,…
Read more...Care Providers Shackled By Regulators
New inflation-busting CQC fees intensify care sector crisis. The National Care Association, responding to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) proposals for a startling rise in…
Read more...‘Give Care Home Providers A Break’ Says The RNHA In Reacting To Proposed Fees Hike By The Care Quality Commission
The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) proposed increases in the fees levied on care homes are disproportionate and unjustified in light of the current financial challenges…
Read more...Caring Homes Awards Its Most Successful Teams
Caring Homes Group is once again shining a light on its network of 60+ strong residential care homes, and 90+ Consensus specialist services, for those…
Read more...Countdown To Restraint Reduction Conference
In a few days’ time, experts from across the Health, Social Care, Education and Policing Sectors will be gathering at the 2015 Restraint Reduction Network…
Read more...Television Presenter Carrie Grant Supports Crohn’s And Colitis UK In Empowering People With Inflammatory Bowel Disease At The Houses Of Parliament.
On Wednesday 4 November Crohn’s and Colitis UK were supported by television presenter and vocal coach Carrie Grant and over 80 MPs, at the parliamentary…
Read more...Norovirus Poses A Real Threat This Winter
As the winter months approach, nursing and residential care organisations must ensure everyone has access to hand wash facilities wherever and whenever they may be…
Read more...NCF Responds To Proposed Changes To CQC Fee Payment Scheme
NCF predicts ‘consternation and indignation’ in response to CQC announcement on a rise in fees “CQC’s proposal to significantly increase regulatory fees in response to…
Read more...Dementia Experts To Hold Free Public Open Day In Cardiff
Ageing and dementia experts in Wales are holding a free public open day in Cardiff to help people understand more about dementia. The event is…
Read more...Ceremony Marks Official Opening Of Warwick Extra Care Scheme
A new £5.2million affordable housing scheme for older people has been officially opened by NCF member Housing & Care 21 in Warwick. A ceremony was…
Read more...Public Urged To Make Dementia Centre-Stage At Arts Venues
People with dementia, their families and carers are today (5 November 2015) being urged to encourage arts venues to become dementia friendly. The appeal is…
Read more...NICE Guidance To Improve Quality Of Social Care For Older People With Multiple Long-Term Conditions
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has today (Wednesday 4 November) issued guidelines to improve the quality of life for people with…
Read more...Care Roadshows London Debut
On the 17th November, the last of six regional care events will be taking place at Epsom Downs Racecourse. Care Roadshow London will host over…
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