Connaught Court Residents Celebrate 70 Years of Wedded Bliss
A couple have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with the help of staff and fellow residents at Connaught Court in Fulford, York. Marion and George
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Full line-up Announced for Inaugural Dementia Care Anniversary Conference
Corporates or individuals with an interest in dementia care have still got time to get their hands on tickets to the healthcare calendar’s newest event.
Read more...Chain Reaction as Colten Care Duo Complete Cycling Challenge
Senior staff from a South Coast care home company helped create a chain reaction when they took part in a marathon day-long cycle ride. Tim
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Youngsters Take Care Home Residents on a Heathland Memory Walk
Residents of a Ferndown care home spent quality time outdoors with youngsters from The Nature Nursery at Avon Heath Country Park. The residents from Colten
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Free Factsheet On Controlling Dysentery In Care Homes
Infection control specialist, Cairn Care, has launched a free fact sheet to help care homes prevent the spread of dysentery. Caused by shigella bacteria, bacillary
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Borough Care Staff Participate In Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk
Borough Care staff recently took part in an Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk, which took place at Heaton Park in Manchester. The group of twelve, along
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Dame Barbara Windsor And Husband Scott Join Dementia Revolution For The 2019 London Marathon
Dame Barbara Windsor and her husband Scott Mitchell announced their support for Dementia Revolution, created by Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer’s Research UK as Charity of
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Home Manager Kate Braves The Shave For Macmillan
CARE home manager Kate Charlton braved the shave to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Kate went under the shears in support of her mother,
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Care Home Sector Remains Attractive To Investors Despite Brexit Volatility
– Occupancy rates at a record high of 89% with sixth consecutive increase – – Average weekly fees increase for the seventh successive year- The
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‘Rickshaw Therapy’ Offers Innovative Care Model For Dementia Patients
A decorated former soldier has used his military skills and imagination to back up his ‘outstanding’ classification from the Care Quality Commission by launching a
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Government Must Seize Opportunity To Strengthen Social Care
The opportunity to shore up the fragile social care system must not be overlooked in the forthcoming autumn budget, according to a new report on
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Chief Inspector Of Social Care Announces CQC Departure
The chief inspector of adult social care at the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has announced she is to step down from her role at the end
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One In Two Women Likely To Develop Dementia, Parkinson’s Or Stroke
Researchers in the Netherlands have estimated that one in two women, and one in three men will develop dementia, a form of Parkinson’s disease or
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1.4% Increase In People Paying For Some Of Their Social Care
The proportion of people receiving council funded or managed care, who report that they or their family pay for some of their care and support
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Can You Think Up A Name For New Care Home?
A new care home will be opening in Lincoln early next year – and care specialists Tanglewood are asking the people of Lincoln to think
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