System for Challenging Social Care Decisions ‘Failing those Who Need It’
Adults receiving social care in England and Wales are being failed if they try to challenge decisions made by local authorities, according to an inquiry…
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The Alzheimer’s Dementia & Care Show Takes Place This Week
The Business Design Centre London 3-4 March 2023 Now in its 10th year, The Alzheimer’s Dementia & Care Show is the UK’s leading event for…
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Women Who are Active and Healthy in Middle Age Can Lower Risk of Dementia
A study into women who are active and healthy into middle age has revealed that maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle can lower the risk…
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Homes Together Increase Investment in Leigh Leopards with Further Sponsorship
Care provider Homes Together Ltd, providers of care for disabled people in Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon and Gateshead, has announced that it is extending its partnership…
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Artists Take Up Creative Residencies at Chester Care Village
Five acclaimed artists, from disciplines including sculpture and storytelling to sound art and dance, have taken up their ‘arts residencies’ at Chester’s newest specialist dementia…
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Brampton Bear Champions Newmarket Community Heroes
Brampton Manor Care Home, Newmarket, have introduced their latest team member. community champion called Brampton Bear. Brampton Bear is spearheading this new initiative which sees…
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Housing 21 Completes Major Acquisition of Extra Care Schemes in London
Housing 21 strengthened its presence in London as the announcement was made of the successful acquisition of seven Extra Care schemes for older people. The…
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Applications for Social Care Jobs Increase but Sector Still Plagued by Skills Shortages
The number of professionals applying for jobs in social care rose considerably last year, a glimmer of hope for a sector that has been hit…
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Demand for Action Over Care Home Closures
Fears of death by a thousand cuts for care sector SHOCK figures on the number of care and nursing home closures have prompted calls for…
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Tom Kerridge Partners with Knorr Professional Bouillons to Launch New Online Training & Inspiration Hub for Chefs
Chef Tom Kerridge has today been announced as the new Creative Director for Knorr Professional’s Bouillons range. Chef Tom is partnering with the brand across…
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‘Not Enough to Live on’: New Report Reveals Stark Reality of Pensioner Poverty in Scotland
The stark reality of living in poverty in later life in Scotland has been revealed, with a new report that details how older people are…
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Weldmar Hospicecare Selected as Care South’s Chairman’s Fund Beneficiary in Recognition of Late Team Member
Care South, a not-for-profit leading provider of residential and care at home services across the south of England, has selected Weldmar Hospicecare as one of…
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Latest Census Data Shows “Demographic Time Bomb” Set to Hit UK Care Sector
Rapid growth in the number of over 65s living alone looks set to drive a surge in demand for later life social care and other…
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Wolverhampton Home Receives Cash Boost to Convert Cafe Area Into Cool Retro Space
A Wolverhampton home received a much-needed cash boost from a convenience store following the opening of their 1000th branch. One Stop, a subsidiary of Tesco…
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Scottish Care Home Chief Slams ‘Government Hypocrisy’ Over Staff Pay Amid “Crisis in the Sector”
Donald Macaskill, chief executive of Scottish Care, which represents private and charity run care homes, says the sector must no longer be treated as the…
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