Call to “Be Honest” About What is Achievable for Primary Care Recovery Plan
Primary care leaders are calling for honesty with the public about what can be delivered with current levels of resourcing, as they outline their priorities…
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“I Look Forward to Them Coming Every Week” – Volunteering Local Students Putting a Smile on Care Home Residents Faces
Residents at a local care home have been enjoying visits from The Beaconsfield School students who have been carrying out volunteer work as part of…
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Mediterranean Diet Associated With Decreased Risk of Dementia
Eating a traditional Mediterranean-type diet – rich in foods such as seafood, fruit, and nuts – may help reduce the risk of dementia by almost…
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Government Targets “Over 50’s” Back to Work
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt spring budget is targeting “a wealth of talent” aimed at encouraging over 50s who have retired back to work. Dubbed “Returnerships” the…
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Experienced Education Professional Promoted to Director Role at Salutem
Salutem Care and Education has promoted an experienced education professional to its divisional director team, following an impressive career in learning and development. Chris Brown,…
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‘NHS Workforce Plan Cannot Come Soon Enough’: BMA Responds to Budget
Responding to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget, Dr Emma Runswick, BMA council deputy chair, said: “When patients are suffering record waits for care and the…
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Fern Brook Lodge Home Manager Walking 100km in March to Raise Money for Dementia UK
Deb Wiltshire, Home Manager at Care South’s Fern Brook Lodge care home in Gillingham, Dorset has set herself the challenge of walking 100km throughout the…
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One Third of Adult Social Care Providers Consider Exiting the Market Amid Financial Pressures
Adult social care providers have urged the Government to work with them to put the sector on a sustainable footing in the face of unfunded…
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Sector’s Disappointment at Chancellors Spring Budget
CARE providers, and industry bodies have reacted with dismay to the Chancellor’s spring budget yesterday (March 15). The Independent Care Group (ICG) says there was…
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Unite Demands Withdrawal of Scotland’s National Care Service Bill
Unite the union took its fight to get the National Care Service (NCS) Bill withdrawn to the Scottish Parliament. An open session meeting held with…
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Age UK Hosts Afternoon Tea with Their Majesties the King and The Queen Consort
Age UK welcomed Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort to an afternoon tea earlier this month to meet with some of the Charity’s…
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R&RA joins forces with Rights for Residents
Leading care campaign groups, the Relatives & Residents Association (R&RA) and Rights for Residents, have joined forces. Following the merger, the Rights For Residents campaign…
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Rolling Out the Red Carpet at Liberty House Care Home
Liberty House care home in Doncaster, operated by Runwood Homes, rolled out the red carpet and dressed in their most glamorous attire for their very…
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Outstanding Social Care Manager Receives MBE
A NATIONAL CARE GROUP registered manager has received her MBE from HRH Princess Anne, as part of The Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2022 for her…
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Care Group Launches Dementia Awareness Campaign Ahead of Mother’s Day
A Surrey care group has launched a dementia awareness campaign ahead of Mother’s Day, as it looks to shine a light on the condition –…
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