The Care Innovation Challenge Returns for 2023
The Care Innovation Challenge, a hackathon-style creative weekend of idea generation and prototype trialling, returns in July 2023. With cash prizes for the top spots,…
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Care England “Fair Cost of Care Analysis” Reveals Funding Shortfall
Care England has identified that Local Authorities in England were underfunding older people’s residential and nursing care homes by over £2bn per annum during 2021/22…
Read more...BMA Announces Dates for 72-Hour Walk Out by Junior Doctors in England
The BMA says the failure of the Health Secretary to come to the table and negotiate a reversal of pay cuts of more than 26%,…
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Taking Vitamin D Could Help Prevent dementia, Study Finds
Taking vitamin D supplements may help ward off dementia, according to a new, large-scale study. Researchers at the University of Calgary’s Hotchkiss Brain Institute in…
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Matt Hancock Accused of Rejecting Care Home Covid Testing Advice
Former health secretary Matt Hancock is facing claims that he rejected COVID-19 testing advice for residents going into England’s care homes while he was health…
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Lakeland Dairies Launch Celebrate Green Campaign with £500 Prize
Dairy experts Lakeland Dairies have launched their 2023 Celebrate Green campaign • WIN – Chance to win £500 amazon voucher • AND 5 x Lakeland…
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Scouts Bridge Generation Gap with Winchester Care Home Residents
Fourteen children shared their enthusiasm for being Cub Scouts on a visit to meet residents at a Winchester dementia care home. The young visitors from…
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System for Challenging Social Care Decisions ‘Failing those Who Need It’
Adults receiving social care in England and Wales are being failed if they try to challenge decisions made by local authorities, according to an inquiry…
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The Alzheimer’s Dementia & Care Show Takes Place This Week
The Business Design Centre London 3-4 March 2023 Now in its 10th year, The Alzheimer’s Dementia & Care Show is the UK’s leading event for…
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Women Who are Active and Healthy in Middle Age Can Lower Risk of Dementia
A study into women who are active and healthy into middle age has revealed that maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle can lower the risk…
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Homes Together Increase Investment in Leigh Leopards with Further Sponsorship
Care provider Homes Together Ltd, providers of care for disabled people in Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon and Gateshead, has announced that it is extending its partnership…
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Artists Take Up Creative Residencies at Chester Care Village
Five acclaimed artists, from disciplines including sculpture and storytelling to sound art and dance, have taken up their ‘arts residencies’ at Chester’s newest specialist dementia…
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‘A-Mule-Sing’ Visitor Brings Joy to Andover Care Home Residents
Residents at Millway House in Andover have enjoyed a visit from a rather special guest this week – a donkey called Charlie. The furry visitor,…
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Sherrell House Residents’ Dreams Come True!
The people living at Sherrell House had their dreams come true last week as the team organised an ice-skating experience they would never forget. During…
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Brampton Bear Champions Newmarket Community Heroes
Brampton Manor Care Home, Newmarket, have introduced their latest team member. community champion called Brampton Bear. Brampton Bear is spearheading this new initiative which sees…
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