Memory Brain Areas Particularly Vulnerable To Reduced Blood Flow
A new study from researchers in the US suggests that older people whose hearts pump less blood have reduced blood flow in areas of the…
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A Second Class Ending – End Of Life Care For People Who Are Homeless
There is huge variation in the quality of care that people receive at the end of their life, says the CQC. Homeless people face significant…
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Chancellor Has Been Warned About NHS Funding Need, Says NHS Confederation
Responding to the speech by NHS England Chief Executive Simon Stevens in Birmingham today, Niall Dickson, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents organisations…
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£1m Donor Honoured At ‘Financial Oscars’
A retired dentist who gave £1million to Alzheimer’s Society has been honoured at the ‘Oscars of the private banking world.’ Malcolm Joyce, of Tynemouth, made…
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South American Surprise For Merthyr Tydfil Care Home
Residents of The Daffodils Care Home in Merthyr Tydfil had some surprise visitors when two South American cyclists called in to give an impromptu circus…
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Miller Bear Marks Hug A Bear Day At Rotherham Care Home
ROTHERHAM United’s Miller Bear took advantage of National Hug a Bear Day to visit a local care home for some love. Elderly residents at Broadacres…
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Royal Seal Of Approval For Two Organisations In The Care Sector
Major UK businesses including a women’s refuge in Wolverhampton and a hospice in Christchurch, are celebrating after being commended for their commitment to training and…
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Wickford Care Home ‘Horses Around’ With Visiting Ponies
A Wickford care home played host to some unusual visitors, when local business Pony Pals Club paid them a visit. Chaplin Lodge, on Nevendon Road,…
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Councils Respond To Sleep-In Back Pay Announcement
Responding to the new sleep-in shift pay compliance scheme announced by the Department of Health, Cllr Izzi Seccombe, Chairman of the Local Government Association’s Community…
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Charity Calls For Action As Dementia Becomes The UK’s Biggest Killer
Dementia is now the leading cause of death in the UK, as new figures reveal that for the first time, the condition is killing more…
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£4 Billion Needed Next Year To Stop NHS Care Deteriorating
The government must find at least £4 billion more for the NHS in the Budget to stop patient care deteriorating next year, three leading health…
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Help Older People With Learning Disabilities Plan For The Future, Says NICE
NICE recommends health and social care professionals help older people with learning disabilities live healthy and fulfilling lives as they age, including planning for life-changing…
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MP Praises Care Home Staff For ‘Great Compassion’ And ‘Devotion’
Staff at a Hastings care home have been praised by the town’s MP for their “thoughtfulness” and dedication to caring for residents. Amber Rudd, the…
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Government Plan For New Treatments Welcomed By Alzheimer’s Research UK
Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity, has welcomed a government plan to speed up the way new treatments are introduced on the…
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Therapet Dog Brings Smiles To Resident’s Faces
The Residents of a Perth-based care home made friends with a young black Labrador this week following their first Therapet visit. Thor the therapy dog…
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