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Care Home Residents enjoy Farm Visit and Flight Simulator Experience while raising over £500 for Charity

Residents, families and members of the local community came together for a unique day of countryside charm and hands-on adventure at The Dower House Residential…

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Statins Can Reduce Risk of dementia by up to 15%, Long-term Study Reveals

Early initiation of statins after diagnosis of type 2 diabetes was associated with a lower risk of dementia, according to a study presented at ESC…

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National Award for Longstanding Coombe Hill Manor General Manager

Sonya Fenwick has been recognised with the Chief Nurse Adult Social Care Gold Award for her outstanding contribution to adult social care, shortly before retiring…

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WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday and 70th Wedding Anniversary at Solihull Care Home

A couple have marked an extraordinary double milestone in the space of two days. Navy veteran Stan Field turned 100 on Monday 17 August, and…

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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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Ethel Caterham Celebrates 117th Birthday at Surrey Care Home

The world’s oldest living person, Ethel Caterham, has celebrated her 117th birthday surrounded by family and friends at her Surrey care home. Ms Caterham marked…

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ICO Video Helps Care-Experienced People Understand Their Care Record Rights

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched a new video – My right to better records – to help care-experienced people understand their rights when…

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Scottish Care Home Group Scoops Prestigious Hospitality Award

Scottish provider of older person and specialist care, Meallmore, is celebrating after winning a Catey, one of the UK hospitality industry’s most prestigious awards. Held…

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Reform of Social Care in England is Possible – Three Countries Show How

As England’s social care funding crisis deepens, a new report from the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) suggests the answers may lie overseas — pointing…

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