Mental Health Absences Adding To NHS Staffing Crisis Study Reveals
NHS staffMore than three in ten (31%) NHS employees have had to take time off work with mental health issues in the past year, according…
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Earlier Menopause And Higher Cardiovascular Risk May Be Linked To Memory And Thinking Problems Study Reveals
A large Canadian research study, published 3rd April in the scientific journal Neurology has reported that women with an earlier onset of menopause and higher…
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New Legal Rights Protecting Care Home Visiting Rights Now in Force
New legislation protecting the rights of families to visit care homes has come into force. Following consultation earlier this year, the Care Quality Commission (CQC)…
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New St Neots Care Home Pioneers Community-Focussed Approach
A new luxury care home in St Neots celebrated its grand opening over champagne and canapes with Mayor Rob Simonis, Deputy Mayor Richard Slade, and other guests…
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International Recruitment in Social Care Survey Reveals “Concerns”
Campaigners in Scotland have expressed concern that a loss of overseas workers due to increased red tape could have a “severe and dramatic impact” on…
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Northamptonshire Care Home Welcomes New General Manager
Staff at Barchester Healthcare’s Claremont Parkway care home, in Holdenby, Kettering, Northamptonshire have welcomed a new General Manager to head up the team. Jacob Bindura…
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Care Residents Celebrate Diamond Wedding Anniversary
Two cherished residents at Cherry Hinton Care Home recently celebrated their remarkable Diamond Wedding Anniversary. Harold and Valerie, affectionately known to their fellow residents and…
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‘Brampton Bollywood Trio’ ReachLive Final of Care Sector’s Got Talent 2024
Boutique Care Homes has announced that the vibrant dance ensemble, the ‘Brampton Bollywood Trio,’ has clinched a coveted spot in the live final of Care…
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87-Year-Old Poole Care Home Resident Returns To The Rugby Pitch
An 87-year-old ex-rugby player was delighted when his care home organised for him to return to the pitch. Care UK’s The Potteries, on York Road,…
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Work Begins on New Aberdeen Care Home
Work is underway on the development of a new £20m care home in the Pitfodels area of Aberdeen, ready to open in autumn/winter 2025. The…
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Blood Tests For Diagnosing Dementia A Step Closer For UK
Two world-class research teams will carry out countrywide trials to identify accurate and quick blood tests that can diagnose dementia, in a bid to improve…
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Ashberry Healthcare Acquires Wolverhampton Care Home
Ashberry Healthcare has announced the acquisition of a care home in Wolverhampton from Methodist Homes (MHA), the largest charity care provider for older people in…
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Online Meetings During Covid Lead To A New Career For Bonnie
A professional relationship which started online during Covid via NHS-run adult social care Teams calls, resulted in dementia specialist Bonnie Frear being offered an interesting…
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Hft Tackles Adult Social Care Challenges Head On With A New Long-Term Strategy
Over 60% of adults surveyed in the UK believe the political agenda does not prioritise the needs of learning disabled adults, while “a lack of…
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Care Home Brings the Caribbean to Rotherham
Laureate Court care home in Rotherham, recently arranged a heartwarming surprise for one of its cherished residents, Arthur, and his wife Lynne, on the occasion…
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