Plight Of Older Carers An Unseen Social Care Scandal
Responding to new Age UK analysis of carers, Niall Dickson, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents organisations across the healthcare sector, said: “The
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Nostalgic Festive Activities Held At Leicester Care Home
Residents at MHA Foxton Grange care home in Leicester, which specialises in advanced dementia care, have been getting into the festive spirit by enjoying some
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Serious Shortages Across Health And Social Care Nursing Despite “All-Time High” Figures
Serious shortages remain in health and social care nursing despite strong mid-year growth, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has said. Latest mid-year figures published by
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UK Dementia Diagnoses Increases 40% In Five Years
Rates of dementia diagnosis in some parts of the UK have seen the more than doubled in five years according analysis of NHS data shows.
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Almost A Million Over 80s Now Provide Unpaid Care, Up Nearly A Quarter In 8 Years
New figures by Age UK show that an army of carers amongst the oldest old in our society (80 years old and over) provide 23
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CQC Rate West Yorkshire Nursing Home Outstanding
The Care Quality Commission has rated the care being provided at Five Rise Nursing Home, in Bingley, to be Outstanding after an inspection in September
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Brighton Care Home Helps To Combat Loneliness At Christmas
Patcham Care Home, in Brighton, is helping to combat loneliness this festive season by donating gift boxes for people living alone. The staff, residents and
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Season Of Cheer At Derby Care Home
Staff and residents at MHA Maple Leaf House get into the Christmas spirit Residents at MHA Maple Leaf House care home in Ripley, Derbyshire, have been getting
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Felixstowe Nursing Home Urges No One To Be Alone This Christmas With A Festive Invitation
Mill Lane Nursing Home in Felixstowe, Suffolk, is opening its doors to the community on Christmas Day – inviting anyone who may be alone this
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CCN, Urges Government To ‘Level Up’ And Unleash The Potential Of Counties
Leaders of England’s largest councils have urged new ministers to ensure that their pledge to unleash the potential of the country does not ignore the
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Prime Minister Backs NHS Staff With £5,000 Annual Payment For Nursing Students
Nursing students are set to benefit from guaranteed, additional support of at least £5,000 per year to help with living costs, the Prime Minister has
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Care Sector Ball Confirms Headline Partners For 2020
The leading supporters for the care sector’s biggest fundraising event have been confirmed for 2020. Specialist care provider, CareTech plc, and independent grant-making foundation, the
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Northfleet Residents Join Nearby Nursery For Intergenerational Project
Children of Northfleet Nursery School have joined residents at Dene Holm Residential Care Home for an intergenerational project that will see them participate in bi-weekly
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Patients And Artist Create Dementia-Friendly Art For Hospital Ward
Inpatients on Kershaw Ward at St Charles Hospital have worked with an award winning medical illustrator and artist, to create dementia-friendly artwork for the hospital
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RAF High Wycombe Crew Play 12-Hour Football Match For Royal Star & Garter
Airmen and women at RAF High Wycombe have held a 12-hour five-a-side football match to raise money for Royal Star & Garter. Around 30 crew
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