Counties Set out Social Care policy Positions in New Report
England’s largest councils have backed government plans to introduce a cap on care – but warn that it must be fully-funded otherwise it will inadvertently…
Read more...England’s largest councils have backed government plans to introduce a cap on care – but warn that it must be fully-funded otherwise it will inadvertently…
Read more...CHESTER historian and Honorary Freeman of the Borough Len Morgan was treated to a trip down memory lane by a local history group. Saltney and…
Read more...Thrill-seeking residents of a Chorley retirement home get to switch their usual Saturday night for an action-packed wrestling fund raiser, organised for their benefit. Two…
Read more...50 dementia care village residents and staff will prove that you’re never too old to celebrate diversity in all its forms when they take to…
Read more...A one-off “Retirement Levy”, to fund residential care, or care support people may require in old age, has been suggested by the Department of Health…
Read more...A new LaingBuisson report says care home occupancy is lower than previously due to staffing shortages and providers not being able to cover additional costs….
Read more...Research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2018 this month has found treating high blood pressure towards the ideal range may help reduce the…
Read more...The power of a single complaint to improve things for many people is being highlighted by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman in its…
Read more...Residents at luxury care home Beaumont Hall were eager to show off the renovated gardens at their annual summer fair last weekend. The home has…
Read more...Employers across the UK suspected of providing false or misleading information to The Pensions Regulator (TPR) about how they are meeting their automatic enrolment duties,…
Read more...Four new studies being presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2018 in Chicago have highlighted a link between the action of the gut…
Read more...MHA has launched its new film showcasing the work of its Chaplaincy team. The older person’s charity, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year,…
Read more...NCF responds to the detail of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care pronouncements at his first oral evidence session held on the…
Read more...A deal has been agreed which saw residents and staff at three Bield care homes transfer to a new provider earlier this month. Since announcing…
Read more...Diabetes care in nursing homes still remains “fragmented” and urgent steps need to be taken to restore the “health and dignity” of older people, leading…
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