CQC To Rate More Providers Following Inspection
The Department of Health has confirmed that it will grant CQC the power to be able to rate independent healthcare providers, including cosmetic surgery, substance
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Just One In Five People Are Confident They Won’t Need Care– Aegon Reports
New research from Aegon has found that only 21% of people anticipate that they won’t need residential social care in their old age, indicating that
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NICE Issues Guidelines For Independent Care Following Hospital Discharge
NICE is urging health and social care staff to support people to safely continue with everyday activities such as climbing stairs, dressing themselves or cooking
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Ricoh Joins Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Ricoh is tackling dementia through a pan-European partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK. The partnership will see Ricoh and Alzheimer’s Research UK co-produce a number of
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The Royal Star & Garter Home In Solihull Celebrates ‘Outstanding’ Care
Care at The Royal Star & Garter Home in Solihull has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Only one per cent of
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Runners Get Greened at Hill Care Gate in Colour Run
OVER 1,500 runners took part in the annual Teesside Hospice Colour Run in Stewart’s Park, Middlesbrough. The event has raised over £50,000 so far with
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Promises To Give People Control Of Their Care Are Being Broken, New Research Finds
New research concludes that, despite two decades of policy promises, NHS services still do not give people adequate control of their own health and care,
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The NACC Engages MPs to Help Protect Meals on Wheels Services
Meals on Wheels Week returns on 6-10 November 2017 and the National Association of Care Catering (NACC), the event organiser, will be leading a series
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The Fremantle Trust Launches Celebratory Anthology on National Poetry Day
Local care provider and charity, The Fremantle Trust, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a special collection of 25 poems created by older people across
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Only 24% Of ‘Working Carers’ Receive Full Support From Their Employer, New Eldercare Research Reveals
Eldercare – a provider of elderly care support, today releases new research revealing the mental, physical and professional strain that juggling a job with caring
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First Children’s Service Marks Milestone for Care Provider
Care provider, Heathcotes Group, has announced the completion of a milestone development near Chesterfield with the opening of the company’s first specialist services for children.
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LGA Responds to Social Workers’ Survey
Responding to a new survey of social workers on the state of adult social care, Cllr Izzi Seccombe, Chairman of the Local Government Association’s Community
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New Guidance For Care Professionals Supporting Seriously Ill Patients Who Wish To Travel Overseas
New updated guidance for people in the advanced stages of serious and terminal illness who wish to fly abroad is launched today by national hospice
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Safety in Care Awards 2017- Winners
Following the success of our previous awards, NASHiCS which promotes and improves health and safety within care services, is pleased to announce this year’s awards
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Falls And Fractures Among Older People Costing Region £85million
New figures released today, 20/09/17, show the significant cost of emergency admissions for falls and fractures among older people in our region. A 2017 report,
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