Providers Back UNISON Call For National Care Service
Social Care providers today put their weight behind a trade union call for the creation of a new National Care Service for England. UNISON is…
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Healthcare
Alzheimer’s Research UK Receives £3.1 Million From Omaze Mallorca Superdraw
The Omaze Mallorca Superdraw, which ran over six weeks, had raised £3.1 million for Alzheimer’s Research UK. The £3,100,000 raised by the latest partnership with…
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Government Issues Changes to Legal Migration Rules for Family and Work Visas
The government has issued a confirmation of visa ban for care worker dependants. On 4 December 2023 the Home Secretary, James Cleverly, announced future changes…
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New BMA Report Highlights ‘Broken’ Mental Health System
A new BMA report, “It’s broken” Doctors’ experiences on the frontline of a failing mental healthcare system”, based on first-hand accounts of doctors working across…
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Hospitals Under Pressure With Three Times More Flu Patients Than Last Year
England’s top doctor has warned pressure on NHS hospitals this winter is “not letting up”, with thousands more patients in hospital compared to the same…
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One Fifth Of Care Workers Managing Multiple Jobs
Almost a fifth (19%) of British care workers now have more than one job with different employers. The finding is one of many in a…
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Agincare To Honour Its Incredible Care And Support Workers At The Agincare Heroes Awards 2024!
Independent care provider Agincare has launched its national Agincare Heroes Awards 2024 perpetuating its commitment to raising the profile of the many thousands of dedicated…
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Call For Urgent Action To Combat Social Care Staffing Crisis In Wales
Mary Wimbury, chief executive of Care Forum Wales A social care champion has called for urgent action to combat the staffing crisis affecting care homes…
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Love Themed Art Sales Success For Autistic Artist, Sam
KENT BASED artist, Sam Latter, has seen his art career take off with his collection being exhibited at The Walrus and Oyster Emporium in Canterbury….
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Call For Radical Refocusing Of Health And Care System To Put Primary And Community Services At Its Core
· ‘Answer to over-crowded hospitals is not more hospitals.’ · 30 years of policy and implementation failure in moving ‘care closer to home’ · Need…
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Blood Tests May Predict Dementia 15 Year Before Diagnosis
A blood test that looks for changes in certain proteins could predict dementia up to 15 years before diagnosis, research suggests. Scientists have identified 11…
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Grand Opening Of New Nursing Home In Leicester
Exemplar Health Care has marked the official opening of Greenacre Park, located on Elmdon Drive. Cutting the ribbon was The Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor…
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The Welsh Government Confirms Spring Care Home COVID-19 Booster Vaccination Programme
The Welsh Government has confirmed that a spring COVID-19 booster vaccination programme will begin on 1st April for the most vulnerable, including people over 75….
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1.4 million More People at Risk of Severe COVID-19 to Have Access to Antiviral Paxlovid
A further 1.4 million people who have an increased risk for progression to severe COVID-19 will be eligible for Paxlovid if they test positive following…
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Oaklands House Launches Hungry Hearts Lunch Club
Oaklands House care home, a member of the Healthcare Homes group, is excited to announce the launch of the “Hungry Hearts Lunch Club” – a…
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