NHS Launches Major New Stroke Campaign As Thousands Delay Calling 999 By Nearly 90 Minutes
Tens of thousands of people who have a stroke could be diagnosed and treated sooner as new data found that the average time between onset…
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Bristol-based Charity Warns Autumn Budget Measure Could Lead to Almost £1 million in Extra Costs
Brunelcare, a Bristol-based charity caring for older people in their own homes, Care Homes, and Extra Care Housing sites, are concerned about the increase to…
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Age UK Calls For A Radical ‘Sea Change’ In How We Think About Older People And About Ageing
New research by the Charity finds a third of people aged 65+ and almost a quarter of those aged 50-64 say they have been discriminated…
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A Life of Adventure at 104… and Still Going Strong!
From climbing the iconic O2 Arena at the age of 96 to riding a camel in her late 80s, Yvonne Davies, an extraordinary 104-year-old, is…
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ADASS Publishes ‘Damning Report’ Revealing £564m Adult Social Care Overspend
A report from directors of adult social services indicates that eight out of ten councils are projected to exceed their adult social care budget for…
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Hickathrift House Makes Resident’s Dream Come True
Ray, a resident at Hickathrift House, had an incredible career in the Norfolk Police Force and always wanted to return to his favourite station, so…
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Pat’s Poppies Perfect for Remembrance Commemorations at Winchester Care Home
A Union Jack flag made of knitted poppies will take pride of place at a Winchester care home during its Remembrance commemorations. Creator of the…
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Essential Food Supplies Donated by Care Home as Winter Sets In
With the colder months approaching, Bagshot Gardens Care Home stepped up to support local families facing financial hardship. The care home in Bagshot donated 30kg…
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Simply The Best – Dorset Carers Scoop Coveted National Titles
Alain Fadonougbo and Mark Jeffries at Upton Bay care home in Hamworthy have beaten all the competition to be crowned National Chef of the year…
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Oyster Care Homes Partners with Paragon Skills to Offer City & Guilds Accredited Qualifications for Adult Care Workers
Oyster Care Homes has announced an exciting new partnership with Paragon Skills, a leading national apprenticeship provider, to offer City & Guilds accredited Adult Care…
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Housing 21 Resident Presented With British Empire Medal for 20 Years of Charity Work in Wakefield
Celebrations are in order as Housing 21 resident, Tom Long at Box Tree Court in Boston Spa has been presented with the British Empire Medal…
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Chippenham Home Welcomes Flavour Of Diwali Into Home With Traditional Food And Creative Lamps
A Chippenham home celebrated Diwali with its staff and residents with traditional activities. MHA The Fairways celebrated Diwali at the home, largely thanks to two…
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Report Reveals Serious Gaps In Dementia Support
The Living well with dementia – better community provision for all report from national volunteering organisation, Royal Voluntary Service and the University of Birmingham reveals…
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Celebrating 104 Remarkable Years: Yvonne’s Special Day at Windmill House
Residents and staff at Windmill House care home, part of the Runwood Homes group, gathered to celebrate a significant milestone as resident Yvonne marked her…
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Coventry Care Home Marks Diwali Celebrations With Bollywood Dancing
Residents and staff at HC-One’s Victoria Mews Care Home in Coventry, West Midlands, celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights, from Thursday, October 31 to Friday,…
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