England Urged to Close Care Home Oral Health Gap as New Toolkit Launches
Care England pairs a call for better NHS dental access with practical resources to help care teams put research into everyday care. Care England is…
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Elderly
‘Stigma’ Around Falling Can Deter Older People from Voicing Concerns to Doctors Study Reveals
New research from the University of Winchester suggests that older people are not only concerned about falling but are reluctant to talk about those concerns….
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Care Home Video Conversations Soar 478% as Charity Tackles Loneliness
A UK charity connecting care home residents with volunteers has recorded a 478% year-on-year increase in the amount of time spent on video calls, as…
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Councils Demand Shake-up of Reorganisation Plan
The government’s review of its local government reorganisation programme must result in a ‘material change of direction’ if ministers are to avoid creating councils that…
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Care Provider Alliance Welcomes New Chair
The coalition of national voices of adult social care providers in England, the Care Provider Alliance (CPA) is delighted to welcome Rhidian Hughes, Chief Executive…
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Alzheimer’s Research UK Unveils New £1.5m Programme Award to Drive Dementia Research
Alzheimer’s Research UK has announced a new Programme Award as part of a major refresh of its research funding schemes, aimed at accelerating progress in…
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NHS Urges Those Eligible to Book a Flu Jab Ahead of This Winter Season
The NHS is urging millions of people to book their flu jab from today as the health service starts winter preparations earlier than ever. The…
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New Explainer Shines Spotlight on Voluntary Sector’s Vital Role in Wales’ Health and Care System
The Welsh NHS Confederation and WCVA have published a joint explainer examining the importance of the voluntary sector’s role in health and care in Wales….
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Over 2 in 5 of Most Elderly Patients Wait Over 12 Hours in A&E
Elderly and frail patients aged 81 and over are worst affected by the ongoing crisis in A&E, which often leaves those admitted to hospital waiting for a bed to become available in inappropriate places like corridors and cupboards.
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Family of Former Resident at Derbyshire Home Raise £2500 with Sponsored Walk Up Mount Snowden
The family of a former resident at a Derbyshire home completed a fundraiser where they raised £2500. Eileen Greenwood was a resident of MHA Maple…
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PM Warns of NHS “Collapse” Without Social Care Overhaul, but Stops Short of Setting a Timetable
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has warned that the NHS could ultimately “collapse” unless adult social care in England is fundamentally reformed, while declining to…
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Inequities Shape Social Care Experiences Research Reveals
As the government shapes the future of adult social care through the Casey Commission and plans for a National Care Service, new research has highlighted stark inequalities in the way people access and navigate the care system.
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Magpies Legends Celebrated in Mural at Newcastle Care Home
Residents and staff at Ashton Court care home in Newcastle are enjoying a striking new mural celebrating some of Newcastle United’s greatest ever figures, created…
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Exercise as Vital as Medicine for Older People, MPs Say
Increasing physical activity among older people to build resilience against illness, frailty and falls will be central to keeping care home residents and the wider…
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Specialist Brain Injury Care Home Marks Action For Brain Injury Week
A specialist care home in Waltham Abbey, has been marking Action for Brain Injury Week (ABI) (May 18-24) with a community event celebrating recovery, resilience…
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