Care Assistant Goes Extra Mile for Ashworth Grange Residents
A Senior Care Assistant at Ashworth Grange care home in Dewsbury has won a notable award for her remarkable involvement in resident activities. Sue Ackroyd,
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Half of NHS Areas Planning To Cancel Or Delay Spending Because Of Financial Pressures
The NHS is now planning to delay or cancel spending in half of local areas this year to meet financial targets, according to The King’s
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Football Wish Granted As Bandmaster Bill Recalls ‘Playing On The Pitch’
A former bandmaster now in receipt of end-of-life care has been enabled to revisit the hallowed football turf where he once led half-time performances. Bill
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Care Home Brews Refreshing Retro Treat
A care home in Glasgow has given its residents the perfect place to enjoy a cuppa, with the creation of its own vintage tea room,
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Personal Music Playlists Could Reduce Need for Dementia Medication
Nursing home residents with dementia who listen to a personalized music playlist may need less anti-psychotic medication and have improved behaviour, according to a recent
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NACC Celebrates Three Decades Of Raising The Profile And Standards Of Care Catering
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) celebrated its 30th anniversary with a special afternoon tea reception, hosted by Baroness Howe. Dignitaries, founding members, past
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Daring Nicola Conquers Fears to Plummet 13,000ft for Alzheimer’s Research UK
A daring fundraiser from The Perfume Shop’s High Wycombe store has overcome her fear of heights and flying to take part in a tandem skydive
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Belong Village’s Resident May Celebrates 105th Birthday
May Fazackerly, resident at specialist care village Belong Wigan, has celebrated her 105th birthday in style with a special Scottish-themed party organised by the village
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Labour Parliamentary Candidate Officially Opens Nurse Plus Branch
Labour Parliamentary Candidate Mike Kane joined staff at Nurse Plus to officially open their latest branch in Sale, which will offer staffing services to healthcare
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Colten Care Residents Enjoy Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Castle View
TEDDY bears of all shapes and sizes came out to play for a picnic at a Dorchester care home. Activity organiser Sue Goodwin brought along
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General Election 2017: Hft Calls for the Reinstatement of a Minister of State for Social Care to Help Remedy a Sector in Crisis
Hft, a national charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, is calling on the next Prime Minister to reinstate the position of Minister of State
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Care Home Provider Publishes Fifth Guide to Help Family Carers
A survey which shows that more than half of people who care for a loved one report feeling overwhelmed by their responsibilities has prompted the
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Social Care Needs for Over 65’s Set to Increase by Quarter by 2025
The number of people aged over 65 needing social care could reach 2.8 million by 2025 in England and Wales, according to scientific research published
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New Guide To Help Care Homes In Creating Rooms That Aid Stroke Rehabilitation
A new guide that aims to help care homes build the ideal personal space for stroke survivors has been released by AKW. Produced with expert
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Care England Hits Out At Delayed Transfers Of Care
Care England, the largest representative body for independent care providers, has expressed frustration over the rise in delayed transfers of care figures stating that if
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