Nearly Half Of Care Homes Failing: Stephen Burke Offers Expert Comment
Today the CQC (Care Quality Commission) warned that 40 per cent of care homes for the elderly are below standard. Andrea Sutcliffe, the CQC’s chief…
Read more...Today the CQC (Care Quality Commission) warned that 40 per cent of care homes for the elderly are below standard. Andrea Sutcliffe, the CQC’s chief…
Read more...Muscle fitness as measured by power in the legs is associated with an improved rate of ageing in the brain, suggests a study published in Gerontology….
Read more...A special orchestra for people with dementia has helped boost their confidence and mood, according to a new research project. The orchestra group has been…
Read more...Dementia is still the leading cause of death in women The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has released the latest figures for deaths registered in…
Read more...Government help is needed to stave off catastrophe in the care sector following the introduction of the National Living Wage (NLW). The move will increase…
Read more...New inflation-busting CQC fees intensify care sector crisis. The National Care Association, responding to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) proposals for a startling rise in…
Read more...The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) proposed increases in the fees levied on care homes are disproportionate and unjustified in light of the current financial challenges…
Read more...Caring Homes Group is once again shining a light on its network of 60+ strong residential care homes, and 90+ Consensus specialist services, for those…
Read more...In a few days’ time, experts from across the Health, Social Care, Education and Policing Sectors will be gathering at the 2015 Restraint Reduction Network…
Read more...On Wednesday 4 November Crohn’s and Colitis UK were supported by television presenter and vocal coach Carrie Grant and over 80 MPs, at the parliamentary…
Read more...As the winter months approach, nursing and residential care organisations must ensure everyone has access to hand wash facilities wherever and whenever they may be…
Read more...NCF predicts ‘consternation and indignation’ in response to CQC announcement on a rise in fees “CQC’s proposal to significantly increase regulatory fees in response to…
Read more...Ageing and dementia experts in Wales are holding a free public open day in Cardiff to help people understand more about dementia. The event is…
Read more...A new £5.2million affordable housing scheme for older people has been officially opened by NCF member Housing & Care 21 in Warwick. A ceremony was…
Read more...People with dementia, their families and carers are today (5 November 2015) being urged to encourage arts venues to become dementia friendly. The appeal is…
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