The Homecare Deficit 2018
Councils in Great Britain and Northern Ireland’s Health and Social Care Trusts are continuing to exploit their dominant purchasing power, according to a new report
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Families Urged to “Talk about Death”
End of life care (20%) and funeral arrangements (18%) are causing rifts in families, according to new research, with almost a fifth (17%) of mourners
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Islamic Community Group Organise Special Lunch for Elderly
TEESSIDE care home residents received a special invitation to the Islamic Diversity Centre North East community lunch. The event was organised specifically for Teesside’s elderly,
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New Papers Published On Potential Benefits Of Eggs For Older People
Two new papers have been published investigating how eggs could offer an opportunity to increase protein intake and help prevent muscle decline in older people,
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Majority of People Unprepared for Adult Social care Costs
The overwhelming majority of people have not made any plans for how they will pay for adult social care in older age, national public polling
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Impact Of Brexit On Social Care Presents Risks For Most Vulnerable
Failure to recognise impact of Brexit on social care presents real risks for our most vulnerable citizens Leaders of care provider associations across the UK
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‘Stars’ Shine At Care Providers’ National Awards Ceremony
Two outstanding care homes and 11 care sector workers from across the UK have received awards at a national ceremony, that itself is celebrating its
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Dozens Of Nurses Celebrate Clinical Excellence At Colten Care Conference
Nurses from care homes across the South focused on clinical leadership and best practice at a conference in Bournemouth. More than 70 registered general and
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Investment Toward Treatment Breakthroughs Needed As Dementia Deaths Rise
Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity, is calling on government to increase funding into dementia research as new data shows an increase
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Local Authorities Receive 5,100 New Requests For Adult Social Care Assistance A Day
New figures from NHS Digital show that local authorities received 1.8 million new requests for adult social care support in 2017-18, an increase of 1.6 per
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Hospital Patients And Visitors Get Lesson In Spotting A Stroke
PATIENTS and visitors at North Tees University Hospital have been getting lessons in how to spot a stroke. Staff from Bannatyne Lodge Care Home, in
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Abbotswood Court Care Home Forms New Partnership With Hearing Dogs Charity
With over half of over 75-year olds experiencing hearing difficulties, Abbotswood Court luxury care home and retirement development in Romsey has formed a new partnership
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Balhousie Care Group Bonnybridge Nurse Nominated For Special Mentoring Award
A nurse from Balhousie Wheatlands care home has been nominated for a mentoring award by the University of Stirling for her outstanding work with nursing
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Biggleswade Care Staff Recognised For 214-Years Combined Service
A group of 17 staff members from Beaumont Park nursing home in Biggleswade have been formally thanked and recognised for their long and dedicated service
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Dementia Charity Warns Public ‘Sleepwalking’ Into Care Crisis
As Chancellor prepares to deliver Autumn Budget, research reveals public unaware of dementia costs and leading charity demands urgent social care investment The general public
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