Abbotswood Court Celebrates National Carers Week with Special Café for Carers
Taking place from the 11th to the 17th June 2018, Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness for the UK’s 6.5m carers. It…
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Councils Not Backing Their Local Care Homes
Care England, the largest representative body for independent care providers for adult social care has expressed disappointment that a number of councils have decided not to…
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Hotelier Laurence Geller Vows to boost Search for Dementia Cure with Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador Role
Hotelier and philanthropist Laurence Geller has pledged to champion the rights of people who are living with dementia after his appointment as an Alzheimer’s Society…
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Unequal Care For Dying Patients
Adults with incurable diseases – including dementia, liver failure and stroke – are not receiving palliative care from hospices early enough during their illness because…
Read more...Atherton Care Village Gains ‘Outstanding’ Rating from CQC
An Atherton care village has received the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) highest rating of ‘outstanding’ following an unannounced inspection. In a complimentary report after the…
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Adult Social Care Employers Contribute £46 Billion to the UK Economy
Adult social care employers contribute £46.2 billion to the UK economy according to a new report published today. ‘The Economic Value of the Adult Social…
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Care Home Residents Take To The Ice
Residents from a Sanctuary Care home in Ivybridge, Plymouth got their ‘skates on’ and enjoyed a special trip to a local ice-skating rink, many for…
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Immigration Controls For Charities Post-Brexit Could Worsen The Crisis In Social Care
Charities say they will struggle to find the skills among UK citizens to fill the gap The vast majority of EU migrants working for social…
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Carers Action Plan 2018 To 2020
A new plan sets out how the government will improve support for carers in England over the next two years. It is structured around themes…
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Health+Care – Europe’s Largest Event Dedicated To Building A Better Future For Care – Returns To ExCeL London on 27-28 June 2018
Health+Care 2018 on 27-28 June, Excel London will welcome thousands of care business owners, directors and managers all wanting to find solutions to their challenges…
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Rising Football Stars Attend a Very Different Training Session!
The elderly residents of Chatterwood House, a private care home located in Liss, recently experienced an extra treat with their usual afternoon cup of tea…
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Dementia And Cancer Care Coming Under The Spotlight In New Research
A leading dementia researcher has been awarded a £155,000 grant to examine ways to improve cancer treatment and care for people who are living with…
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Care Staff Embark On Pioneering Maritime Training
Staff at maritime charity, The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society, have taken part in the care facility’s pioneering Maritime Acquaint Training programme which helps staff better…
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London Woman With Rare Dementia To Share Experience At Dedicated Event
Grandmother Trina Armstrong will talk about her experience of living with a rare form of dementia at this year’s Alzheimer’s Show at London Olympia. Trina,…
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LGA Responds To AGE UK Survey On Home Care
“The availability of quality home care services are key to supporting people’s independence at home and in the communities they know and love. It is…
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