Working with Care Homes to Improve Awareness of Acute Kidney Injury
Think Kidneys is the NHS campaign to improve the care of people with, or at risk of acute kidney injury (AKI). Acute kidney injury (AKI)
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Alzheimer’s Research UK Calls for Charities to be part of Industrial Strategy
Alzheimer’s Research UK has welcomed plans for an Industrial Strategy that would see investment in science form a key part of the UK Government’s approach
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Carers UK Responds to Government’s Decision Not to Localise Attendance Allowance
The Secretary of State for Community and Local Government has announced that the Government will not go ahead with proposals it consulted on to devolve
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New Retirement Village to Potentially Ban Smoking
Castle Retirement Living has announced that its new flagship development, Castle View Windsor, will be prioritising health and wellbeing by potentially banning smoking at its
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The One Show Film at Troutbeck Care Home
Residents and staff had a fabulous day on Wednesday 18th January, when The One Show, came to film at Troutbeck Care Home, Ilkley. Jimi Hendrix
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MP James Cleverly Praises Bocking Care Home
The New Deanery residential care home in Bocking received a special visit from Braintree MP James Cleverly, who was impressed by the improvements that have
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New Report Sets Out Why Dementia and Learning Disabilities Needs Better Representation in Policy, Practice and Research
People with learning disabilities are five times more likely than those in the general population to develop dementia. Today a partnership of voluntary sector organisations
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Government Must Act to Stop Carers Missing Out on State Pension
The government must do more to make sure that carers don’t miss out on National Insurance credits that could increase their state pension. Official figures
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Sonsie Faces All Round at Bield Burns’ Nicht
A blast on the pipes and a splash of tartan were top of the menu as guests at a Kirkintilloch Day and Evening Care Service
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What Do People Think of Dementia Services?
With cases of dementia on the rise, it’s more important than ever that services give people the support they need. Consumer champion Healthwatch has compiled
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Stockton Care Home Prepares For RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch
STOCKTON pupils and care home residents have been working together to create bird feeders ahead of a national survey of Britain’s avian population. The RSPB
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Supermarkets A Social Lifeline For Millions Of Older People
New research reveals just how important retailers are to the social lives of older people Age UK demands urgent action to be taken to combat
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Surrey County Council Proposes 15% Rise In Council Tax To Fill Social Care Shortfall
David Hodge, Leader of Surrey County Council, has announced a proposal to seek a council tax rise of 15%. He said: “We have to set
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Hayling Island Scientist Sheds Light On Factors Driving Alzheimer’s
Cassidy Fiford, a native of Hayling Island and a PhD student at University College London, has celebrated after making a discovery showing that damage to
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Care Home Residents Given A Virtual Glimpse Of The Future
Residents at a Skelmersdale care home were given a glimpse of the future recently as they tried out virtual reality for the first time. A
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