Sunak Proposes to Fine Patients for Missed Appointments
Rishi Sunak has pledged to introduce fines for patients who miss GP and hospital appointments as part of a shake-up of the NHS. The former…
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LGA Responds to NHS Confederation Report on Social Care
The Local Government association has responded to a report which highlights that staffing gaps and a lack of capacity in social care are putting the…
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Alzheimer’s Society Receives £120,000 Donation as Part of The FA’s Community Shield
This year’s Community Shield (Man City v Liverpool) held at the home of Leicester City FC will see The FA donate £120,000 towards Alzheimer’s Society’s…
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Mayor Salutes Veteran Care Village
The Mayor of Greater Manchester hailed the ‘tremendous’ standards of care and facilities at the UK’s first Veteran Care Village during a tour of the…
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Resident at Stafford Based Care Home Celebrates 61st Wedding Anniversary with Surprise Party
A resident at a Stafford based care home was treated to a special party to celebrate his 61st wedding anniversary. Roy Griffin, (85) lives at…
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Diet High in Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to a Higher Risk of Dementia
Researchers in China have found a link between a diet containing ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of developing dementia. The findings were published in…
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Best Friends From Welsh Care Home Visit Set of Antiques Roadshow
Two best friends from The Oaks Care Home went behind the scenes at the filming of a new episode of the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow. Residents…
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Last Chance to Enter this Year’s ‘Care Sectors Got Talent’ Competition!
From the volunteer team behind Championing Social Care and Care Home Open Week, this is the care sector nationwide search to uncover the hidden talents…
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Liverpool School Raises Funds to Help People with Dementia
Children from Whitefield Primary School in Everton have been busy fund raising to help buy sensory equipment for local people with dementia. The school children…
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Diamond Anniversary Celebrations for Resident Couple at Burnley Based Care Home
A resident couple at a Burnley based care home recently celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary with a special party. John and Pat Naylor got married…
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Age Cymru Seeks Volunteers to Work in Care Homes Across Wales
During the height of the pandemic, Age Cymru delivered a Welsh Government funded pilot project to recruit and train volunteers to help visitors with PPE…
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Government’s Disregard for Public Health Made Pandemic Worse, says BMA
The BMA has published the last two instalments of its major review into the Covid-19 pandemic. They are part of a series of five, which…
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Ombudsman Releases Annual Review of Complaints
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has released its annual review of complaints and, it says has directed more improvements to local councils in…
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Anchor to Acquire Halcyon Care Homes Topco Limited
Anchor has exchanged contracts to further expand its care home portfolio with the acquisition of the entire share capital of Halcyon Care Homes Topco Limited….
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NHS Leaders Warn That Social Care Workforce Crisis Risks Patient Safety
NHS leaders across England say staffing gaps and a lack of capacity in social care are putting the care and safety of patients in the…
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