A Heartfelt Account Of A Parent’s Dementia Diagnosis
To help raise awareness for this week’s Dementia week Steve Hawson describes the effect that his father’s diagnosis had on his family. “We noticed a…
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VIP Rugby Experience For Cheshire Care Home Residents
A VIP rugby experience was arranged for Cheshire care home residents at a recent match between the Widnes Vikings and Hull FC. The Hill Care…
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Care Homes Say Thank You To The Nurses
Care homes run by family-owned Colten Care have paid tribute to their hard-working and dedicated nurses on a special celebration day. Homes in Hampshire, Dorset,…
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Health & Social Care Businesses Encouraged To Recognise Staff In Free Awards
The free to enter One4all Spotlight Awards for employees in the health & social care sector – Nominations open now and close on 23rd June…
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Donated Twiddle Muffs Help Dementia Patients To Stay Calm
Two kind-hearted care workers at Nurse Plus Folkestone have been providing comfort to dementia patients thanks to the creation of ‘Twiddle Muffs.’ Sonia Ashton and…
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Impossible Cost: Dementia Care Bill Would Take 125 Years To Save For
An Alzheimer’s Society investigation has laid bare the unachievable cost of dementia care, calculating that the typical person’s bill for dementia social care would take…
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41-Year Old Cyclist With Alzheimer’s Takes On Gruelling 934-Mile Ride During Dementia Awareness Week
Father-of-three Chris Graham is ticking the infamous John O’Groats to Land’s End ride off his bucket list to raise awareness of the condition that has…
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Royal College of Nursing Makes Case for Safe Staffing Levels
NHS patients across the UK will be at risk of falling care standards unless all four countries have legislation to guarantee safe staffing levels, the…
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Tackling Dementia Together
Maples Care Home in Bexleyheath is inviting anyone affected by dementia to join us on Tuesday 16 May at 3pm and Wednesday 17 May at…
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Care Home Chatterbox Goes Silent for Fundraiser
CHATTERBOX Deborah Pritchard took on a sponsored silence to raise funds for a dementia friendly sensory garden at a Widnes care home. The carer at…
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New Research Sheds Light On Risk Factors Of Falls In The Elderly
Researchers at the University of Cumbria say pioneering investigation work to identify links between vision and falling could help reduce incidents which cost the NHS…
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International Nurses Day highlights the many ways nurses are leading the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals
On the occasion of this year’s International Nurses Day (IND) on 12 May, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) highlights and celebrates the many…
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Celebrities Back Summer Running Challenge To Take On UK’s Biggest Health Fear
A BAFTA award-winning actress, much-loved TV personality and model-turned-fitness guru are calling on people of all ages to take part in a running event this…
Read more...Care Provider Issues Personal Election Manifesto For Social Care
An influential social care provider has launched his own personal manifesto in a bid to get a better deal for older and vulnerable adults from…
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Epsom Care Home Heads To The ‘Wild, Wild West’ To Celebrate CQC Success
An Epsom care home has been given a seal of approval by the Mayor of Epsom and Ewell, as well as the Care Quality Commission…
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