Bumble’s Red Nose Day Visit Creates Buzz for Care Home Cyclists
A giant bee with a big red nose and smile joined a hive of activity at a New Forest care home, all in a good…
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Age UK Launches Campaign to Support Older People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing
Age UK has launched a new campaign to highlight the huge challenges facing many older people and how Age UK provides solutions and – just…
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Somerset Mental Health Support Service Collaborates with Peer Support Group
A mental health support service based in Somerset has collaborated with a peer support group in Chard to offer wellbeing workshops and life skills courses…
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Alzheimer’s Research UK Chief Executive Named Co-Chair of National Mission to Tackle Dementia
In August 2022, Scott Mitchell – Alzheimer’s Research UK Ambassador and husband of the late Dame Barbara Windsor – was invited to Downing Street to…
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Researchers Awarded Prestigious Prizes at UK’s Largest Dementia Research Conference
Dementia research charity, Alzheimer’s Research UK, has awarded two early career researchers – Dr Soyon Hong and Anna-Leigh Brown – esteemed prizes for outstanding research…
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Care Home Residents Embrace their Musical Spirit
Heatherfield House Care Home in Armadale enjoyed a visit from artistic group Caterpillar Music. The children’s group arrived for a specialised class and embarked upon…
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Care UK Launches Chef Academy, and its #FairKitchens Movement.
Care UK celebrates two of its key initiatives on Companies That Care Day – it’s in house Chef Academy, and its leadership in the #FairKitchens…
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New Manager Excited for Opening of New Community at Ashlynn Grange Care Home
A Peterborough care home, which has recently expanded, has welcomed a new manager. Desiree Jooste has taken on the role of Registered General Manager at…
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Care Boss Urges Social Care to be Prioritised in Government’s Agenda in Meeting with Minister
The owner of Home Instead Wandsworth, Lambeth & Dulwich has called for the government to prioritise recruitment in social care, when he met with the…
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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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