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…
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Special Meeting for City Historian Len
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…
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Chorley Care Residents Get Ringside View for Wrestling Wars
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…
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Taking to the Streets with Pride
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…
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Retirement Levy” Suggested to Fund Future Care
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…
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Older People’s Charity Launches New Guide To Help New Care Home Residents Settle In
Moving to a care home can be a very stressful time for older people and their families. It’s a big change and it can take…
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Dementia Crisis On Horizon: The Sound Doctor Helps Raise Awareness
Health educators, The Sound Doctor, say a dementia crisis is on the horizon, as it is revealed that only 3% of people make active preparation…
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Court of Appeal Overturns £400m Sleep-in Shift Ruling
The Court of Appeal has reversed an Employment Tribunal judgment which could have cost the care sector £400m in back pay to staff. The ruling relates…
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Lower Deaths Overall But Frailty Is Still ‘Fatal’, Say Researchers
A study published in Age and Ageing, the scientific journal of the British Geriatrics Society, found that despite death rates in the UK now being…
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Lower Deaths Overall But Frailty Is Still ‘Fatal’, Say Researchers
A study published today in Age and Ageing, the scientific journal of the British Geriatrics Society, found that despite death rates in the UK now…
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3 Million Hours Of Home Care Lost Due To Council Cuts
Older people and families paying the price, says Age UK, with ‘care deserts’ now apparent in some localities A new report from Age UK, ‘…
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Gracewell Of Sutton Coldfield Joins Heads With Age Concern Birmingham To Tackle Loneliness
Gracewell of Sutton Coldfield on Jockey Road is launching a new initiative in partnership with the local Age Concern Birmingham, aimed at tackling loneliness amongst…
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Offline Older People At Risk Of Being Excluded From Claiming Benefits
Age UK ‘mystery shopping’ finds offline older people at high risk of being excluded from claiming the benefits they are due. Two-fifths of councils (41%)…
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When It Comes To Learning About A Death, Britons Prefer To Talk
When it comes to learning about a death, Britons prefer to talk Even younger people prefer a phone call or to talk in person Few…
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Report Released On Rural Housing For An Ageing Population
A new report on rural housing for an ageing population has been published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Housing and Care for Older People. The…
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