Annual Learning Disability and Autism Leaders’ List Winners Announced
This year’s winners celebrated at a virtual launch event hosted by BBC Radio 2’s Ken Bruce Dimensions, the UK’s largest not-for-profit that supports people with…
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Westgate House Supports Local Church Christmas Appeal
Westgate House Care Centre champions Christ Church’s ‘Shoe Box Appeal’, providing many gifts for children in need during Christmas 2022. This Christmas, local community charities…
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Fury at Hancock’s Covid in Care Homes Comment
FURIOUS care providers say the Government has some serious questions to answer after former health secretary Matt Hancock’s comments on covid in care homes. Former…
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The Care Cap Delay Shouldn’t Overshadow the Immediate Challenges to Social Care Services
By Julie Tyas, Senior Social Work Consultant, Access Health, Support and Care Over the past year local authorities (LAs) have been working hard – with…
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Alzheimer’s Society Comment on Today’s ‘Breakthrough’ Alzheimer’s Drug
Dr Richard Oakley, Associate Director of Research at Alzheimer’s Society, comments on news surrounding breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab. Today’s (November 30) exciting results offer our…
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Case for Social Care Tax says Wales First Minister
Wales first Minister Mark Drakeford has said that an income tax rise to pay for free social care in Wales needs to be re-examined, and…
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RAF Station Commander ‘Impressed’ Following Veterans’ Care Home Visit
The new RAF High Wycombe Station Commander met a former Royal Air Force pilot when she visited a nearby care home. Wing Commander Jenny Dennis…
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Raising a Glass-Gow – Care Home Toasts St Andrew
It was ‘Latha Naomh Anndra sona dhuibh’ all round this week at a local Poole care home, or rather, Happy St Andrews Day in layman’s…
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Care Award Recognises Allmanhall’s Food Procurement Expertise
Independent food procurement specialist allmanhall, has won the Catering and Nutrition Award at the Care Sector Supplier Awards. The Care Sector Supplier Awards celebrate the…
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Christmas is Coming – Your Chance to Win a Luxury Hamper
Yes, Christmas is coming and we here at THE CARER are offering care homes the opportunity to win a luxury Scottish hamper packed with festive…
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PJ Care Wins ‘Bulbies’ Award for Project’s Potential
A research partnership that aims to transform the assessment and care of residents who lack capacity has been recognised for its potential. The Knowledge Transfer…
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New BGS Report Highlights 10 Key Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic
The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) has published Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, a report reflecting on the experience of older people and the healthcare professionals…
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Darlington MP Praises Care Home Workers Following ‘Good’ CQC Rating
Peter Gibson, MP for Darlington, has praised the workers of Ashleigh House after the service provider received a positive inspection from the Care Quality Commission…
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St James’ School to Spread Christmas Cheer to Residents at Lilian Faithfull Care
Children at St James’ C of E Primary School in Cheltenham have begun writing beautiful Christmas letters with festive pictures to Lilian Faithfull Care’s elderly…
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HFT and Care England Partner to Analyse Challenges in the Adult Social Care Sector
New partnership means older persons’ care providers now included in the scope of the research Hft, a national learning disability charity, and Care England, the…
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