Over Half a Million Appointments Now Cancelled Due to Industrial Action
MORE than 200,000 appointments and operations were cancelled in last week’s doctors’ strike. It takes the total above half a million since stoppages began in…
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Digger and Dumper Wish Comes True for Building Site Fan John, 84
An 84-year-old care home resident had a birthday wish come true on a Salisbury building site. John Parfitt, who lives at Braemar Lodge in the…
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Hundreds of Thousands Set to Receive Spring Covid Jabs this Week
There are more than 725,000 chances to grab a jab this week as the NHS Covid-19 Vaccination Programme opens up its spring offer to all…
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People in Deprived Areas Receive Less Care When Dying at Home
People from the most deprived areas of England who die at home are left with less NHS care, such as 50% fewer outpatient appointments, in…
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Legends of Entertainment and Sport Call for the Voices of Older People to be Heard
Legends from the world of entertainment and sport are supporting charity Independent Age in calling for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing. Footballer Sir…
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Recognii Offers New Way to Entertain Residents With Later Stage Dementia
The first film created especially for people living with later-stage dementia is offering care homes an inexpensive and accessible new way to entertain residents. ‘Treasure…
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Disingenuous to Link Excess Deaths with Strike Days, says BMA
Responding to reports in the Telegraph linking a rise in excess deaths with the last round of junior doctors’ strikes in England, Professor David Strain,…
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Alpacas Say ‘Hello’ to Care Village Residents
Residents at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme have enjoyed a springtime start to remember with a special surprise in the form of a pair of alpacas popping in…
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NHS Confederation Responds to RCN and UNISON Pay Ballot Outcomes
Responding to the outcome of RCN and Unison member ballots on the government’s pay offer, Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, said: “While…
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Physio Sessions Transform Life of Scottish Pensioner
Care resident strides forward after being told he may never walk again WEEKLY physiotherapy sessions have completely transformed the life of an elderly resident who…
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Care Home Open Week Returns with Inaugural ‘Great British Care Cycle Relay’
Championing Social Care, a volunteer-led group of leaders from across the social care sector, has announced it will be hosting Care Home Open Week from…
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The Cleaning Show 2023 Reflects on Resounding Success With Innovation and Sustainability Heading the Event
05 April 2023: Returning to London, The Cleaning Show 2023 surpassed all expectations, with more than 6,700 visitors ascending on the ExCeL, London for three…
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Government to Delay Implementation of LPS “Beyond Life” of Current Parliament
The Government announced on 5 April 2023 that it had taken the “difficult decision to delay the implementation of the Liberty Protection Safeguards beyond the…
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BMA calls upon Government to Agree to Go to ACAS to Help Settle Junior Doctors’ Dispute
The BMA is calling on the Government to agree to the arbitration service, ACAS, facilitating talks, or agreement on the terms and conditions of engagement…
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Halcyon House Shop Named in Honour of Former Staff Member
Residents at Halcyon House in Formby are enjoying the use of a newly opened shop, stocked with essentials that they may need in their day-to-day…
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