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A local woman has recently celebrated her 100th birthday with a garden party at a Llanidloes care home.
Vera Corfield celebrated her centenarian year with balloons, banners, cake and bubbly, alongside her close family.
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The scientific publication Nature Medicine has published findings from an international clinical trial (DIAN-TU) testing the potential Alzheimer’s drugs solanezumab and gantenerumab in people with a rare
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Over two million people in England are thought to have had one or more COVID-19 symptoms lasting at least 12 weeks according to one of the largest studies of the virus funded by the government.
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A care home in Steyning recently held an awards ceremony to celebrate the achievements of its staff throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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More than three in five adults in the UK have received a second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, securing the fullest possible protection, as the vaccination programme continues at unprecedented pace and scale.
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A team of researchers from the University of Hertfordshire has been awarded funding of almost £1million by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to build research capacity in adult social care
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With today (Thursday 24th) being National Writing Day, a Hertfordshire care home has shared the inspiring story of one of its residents, whose recent move to the home has facilitated his life-long love of writing
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More than nine in 10 councillors from across the country and political spectrum have called on the Government to give greater priority to social care and start committing more resources to it now
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FAMILY members living at Skylarks care home, part of Nottinghamshire-based care group Church Farm Care, have enjoyed a trip across Europe this week, thanks to a three-day cruise with a difference.
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A North Yorkshire care group has engaged a positive psychologist to help its shell-shocked staff to cope with the stress of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Residents and staff at a Woking care home have left the sun swept Italian shores behind for the romantic culture of France, as its virtual six-month cruise makes its penultimate destination in the picturesque country of love and wine.
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Today (23 June) Royal College of Nursing members in Scotland formally notified Scottish government and NHS Scotland employers that they are in a trade dispute over pay. This follows the Scottish government
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The Care Workers Charity has joined with 4 of the UK’s main care representatives writing to the Prime Minister to warn that EU care workers are at risk of losing their legal status and rights in just 1 weeks
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Residents at Colten Care homes have found ‘the most delightful way’ to enjoy favourite musicals during the pandemic, by staging their very own versions.
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The footballing legend visited life-long West Ham fan, Frank, who has terminal cancer
Footballing icon Harry Redknapp has paid a surprise visit to a fan with terminal cancer, thanks to quick thinking care home staff.
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