Fall Risks: Supporting the Care of Those Living with Dementia with Lyra Multi
Geraldine McMurdie, Dementia Specialist at Quality Compliance Systems (QCS), discusses the links between dementia and falls…
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New Survey Highlights Improving Morale Across Adult Social Care Workforce – But Pressures Persist
A major government survey has found signs of improving wellbeing and job satisfaction among England’s adult social care workforce, although persistent concerns around stress, staffing pressures and career development continue to affect many care professionals.
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Local “Much-Loved” Carer Celebrates 25 Years Of Service With The Cedars Care Home Bourne
One member of the amazing care team at The Cedars in Bourne has received a prestigious Long Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 25 years.
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Secretary of State Announces Preferred Candidate for Chair of CQC
Baroness Julia Neuberger DBE has been named as the government’s preferred candidate to be the next chair of the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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Residents Lead Generous Foodbank Donation Effort at Maris View
Residents, staff, and friends of Maris View care home came together to donate to Eastbourne Foodbank, who provide food, essential items, and other vital services to people in the area.
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Councils Warn Of £7bn Funding Black Hole Threatening Local Services In Three Years
Councils in England are facing a £7 billion funding black hole within three years opening up a gap so large it is more than the current council spend on roads…
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Care Home Rolls Out The Red Carpet For Silver Screen Fans
A Liphook care home is helping older film fans and their carers enjoy a ‘reel’ treat by offering free tickets to a local cinema’s dedicated programme for older people in the community.
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Dementia Deaths Among Women at Highest Level in Five Years
Alzheimer’s Society have warned dementia is taking a growing and disproportionate toll on women, after new analysis found deaths among women in England and Wales have climbed…
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Agincare Assumes Operation of Three Care Homes In Richmond
Independent care provider Agincare has officially commenced operations at three care homes in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, marking the beginning of a new partnership with the local authority from 1 July.
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Health Secretary Faces MPs on Social Care Reform, Hospital Waiting Lists and Abolishing NHS England
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, James Murray, will face questioning from MPs next week on a raft of issues affecting the health and social care sector…
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Royal Navy Charity’s Care Home Achieves Top Accreditation Following Transformational Dementia Care Culture Programme
A specialist veteran care home in Portsmouth has completed a comprehensive cultural change programme, formally recognising its commitment to meaningful dementia care.
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The Dementia Trust Launches New Impact Accelerator Programme
The Dementia Trust has announced the first recipient of its new Impact Accelerator programme, awarding £45,000 to K.i.M, a sensory tool designed to improve the lives…
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The UK Requires 139,000 New Care Home Beds By 2036, Increasing Current Supply By C. 30%
New research from Savills shows that the UK care home development market is entering a new phase of demand-led growth, as demographic pressures intensify and the need for new beds becomes increasingly acute.
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“Just Try My Best And Stay Active” Says Resident At Oadby Home Who Celebrates 105th Birthday
A resident living at a Oadby home who celebrated his 105th birthday says the secret to a long life is to stay active.
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Prime Minister Will Have ‘No Excuse’ Not to Start Fixing Social Care Before General Election, MPs Say
The Health and Social Care Committee has urged the next Prime Minister to confirm that full proposals to fix adult social care should be published before 2028…
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