A new report reveals the regional impact on local authorities as a result of the government’s flagship adult social care reforms, concluding that the costs…
Read more...With the jubilee fast approaching, staff at a Croydon based care home will be using their historic garden to host a street party picnic. The…
Read more...Signature at Wandsworth Common has formally relaunched to the community with the help of the Mayor of Wandsworth, local health-based organisations and residents. Guests were…
Read more...Residents and staff at a Maidstone care home rolled back the years as its time-travelling ‘Through the Decades’ theme reached a funky finale, in the…
Read more...Signature at Chorleywood is raising awareness of dementia and encouraging people to ‘act on dementia’ by seeking help and support when faced with a diagnosis….
Read more...Research has shown that the association between vascular risk factors, such as high blood pressure and diabetes, and dementia varies with age. The findings were…
Read more...Two Wellington care homes teamed up to arrange a special outing as part of their activity programmes for Dementia Action Week (15-22 May) treating residents…
Read more...A cross-party coalition of MPs has joined a call from the Relatives & Residents Association (R&RA) for a new legal right to ensure people can…
Read more...A STOKE-ON-TRENT-based support worker has undergone a remarkable journey to win a special ‘Highly Commended’ award at National Care Group’s Annual Awards. Returning in-person for…
Read more...Care charity Methodist Homes (MHA) is celebrating a year of using the digital gazette Famileo which helps link residents with family and friends. Famileo was…
Read more...On Saturday 28th May, 39 team members from award-winning care provider, Hallmark Care Homes and new assisted-living brand Santhem Residences will take part in a…
Read more...A major review into the UK Government’s handling of the pandemic and its impact on the NHS, the health of the population, and doctors, has…
Read more...The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has provided interim advice to government regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) booster doses this autumn. The boosters would be…
Read more...The people who live at Aliwal Manor Care Home in Whittlesey have been preparing for the Queen’s upcoming platinum jubilee by making some arts, crafts…
Read more...Assisted hydration at the end of life is a highly emotive topic. Some may remember negative headlines about the Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP), many of…
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