A pioneering new training programme is helping people to secure work within the North East’s adult social care sector. Dementia support charity and residential care provider, Dementia Matters (previously known as Dementia Care), has launched the new Dementia Matters Academy ...

As seen at the 2018 Care Show at the NEC, Little Islands are proud to present the brand new Jolly Trolley! Jolly by name and Jolly by nature, our fantastic activities and reminiscence cart is a great way to enhance ...

For those of us who work alongside people with cognitive difficulties – including those with dementia – a working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and the confidence to use this knowledge, is essential and empowering. The Mental Capacity ...

Players from Hull Kingston Rovers recently visited a specialist dementia home to help residents try out the latest virtual reality technology. Residents at Hica Group’s Elm Tree Court have received VR headsets due to successful fundraising efforts and positive feedback ...

By Gillian Hesketh MA MD Happy Days Dementia Workshop & Nostalgic Design Designers spend weeks, months, even years researching safe environments, product durability, audience potential usage and much more. Founder and designer, Gillian Hesketh of Happy Days Dementia Workshop & ...

Why do many Carers record negatives not positives? This question was asked recently on a NAPA training day by a bewildered Manager. She was working hard to get the whole team to recognise the part they played in offering meaningful ...

Delivering high quality care means social care staff must receive high quality training. With so many options available, choosing the right method of training can be difficult. Our educational games provide a face-to-face training workshop without the expense of a ...

We believe that when we get Dementia Care right – We get All Care right – so this model will support excellence across all needs and sectors – it’s about the person first and last. The next time you communicate ...

The focus of this specially designed game is to get players talking about their preferences, their history, their opinions, and their hopes. It can really boost a player’s morale and confidence knowing someone is interested in them and that they ...

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 and the Treasury. It is understood the proposal is being considered as an alternative to ...