New Report Urges Government to Make Social Care a National Priority
Care England, in partnership with PLMR, has today published a new report calling for a fundamental shift in how adult social care is understood, funded…
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Call for National Campaign to Tackle Dementia Risk Gains Momentum
A leading dementia research charity has called on the UK Government to introduce a nationwide public health campaign aimed at reducing the risk of dementia,…
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Call for National Campaign to Tackle Dementia Awareness Gap
A leading UK charity has urged the Government to introduce a nationwide campaign to improve public understanding of brain health and reduce the risk of…
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Friends Of The Elderly’s Winter Appeal Raises £17,261 To Support Vulnerable Older People Over The Winter
Friends of the Elderly, is thanking its donors for their kindness and generosity after its annual Winter Appeal raised £17,261 for its Grants Programme, helping…
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Unpaid Carers Impacted by Unclear Guidance to Have Debts Cancelled
Tens of thousands of unpaid carers affected by confusing guidance on their earnings are set to have their debts reduced, cancelled, or refunded, in a…
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Government Launches Neighbourhood Health Framework With Care Home Admissions Reduction Target at Its Core
The government has unveiled its long-awaited Neighbourhood Health Framework — a sweeping blueprint designed to shift the centre of gravity in English healthcare from hospitals…
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Music, Movement and Interaction Programme Boosts Care Home Wellbeing, Research Finds
A digital music and movement programme has been shown to improve wellbeing for both care home residents and staff, according to new research led by…
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CQC Renews Commitment to Lived Experience as New Contracts Begin This Spring
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has confirmed that Choice Support will continue to deliver its Experts by Experience (ExE) programme, whilst the Voices for Health…
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Care Home Residents Enjoy Memorable Journey on Buckfastleigh Steam Train
Residents at Windward House, located in South Brent, part of Centrum Care Homes Group, recently enjoyed a truly memorable day out, taking part in a…
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A Navy Veteran Has Celebrated Her 103rd Birthday
Janet Patterson enjoyed a birthday lunch with her family at Royal Star & Garter in Solihull, where she now lives, on Saturday 21 February. She…
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Residents at Farley Gardens Enjoy Inspiring Community Outing to Eco Skills Centre
Residents from Farley Gardens Care Home in Bracknell enjoyed a memorable and enriching day out on 16th February with a visit to the Eco Skills…
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Huddersfield Care Home Celebrates Six Decades Of Love
A couple, who have shared 69 Valentine’s Days together, enjoyed a romantic celebration this week, thanks to staff at the newly opened Lindley Park care…
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Berkshire Care Home Resident Celebrates 107th Birthday Surrounded By Family And Friends
A Berkshire care home resident has celebrated an incredible milestone after turning 107 years old. Resident Irene Muggeridge celebrated her birthday surrounded by family, fellow…
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Community Teddy Bear Appeal Brings Comfort And Joy To Residents At Braintree Care Home
Residents at Aspen Grange care home in Braintree have been enjoying some extra comfort and companionship thanks to a heart-warming community initiative held in support…
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Owls Bring Joy To Bayleaf Care Home Residents
Residents at Bayleaf Care Home in Huntingdon had a real treat on Tuesday when they visited their sister home, Hilton Park in Bottisham for a…
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