Care Sector Caught in Health and Social Care ‘No Man’s Land’, Warns The King’s Fund
A major new report from The King’s Fund has highlighted the ongoing challenges facing older people as they navigate the divide between the NHS and…
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Sailing Challenge Crew Stops by at Edinburgh Care Home
A veteran sailing crew has docked for a special visit to a care home in Edinburgh as part of its Invictus tour. Care UK’s Murrayside,…
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Experienced Care Leader Appointed Manager at Parklands Care Home in Southport
A highly experienced nurse and care sector leader has been appointed as manager of Parklands care home in Southport, part of Sandstone Care Group. Sarah-Jane…
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New Research Identifies Potential Target to Reduce Brain Inflammation in Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists have identified a promising new therapeutic target that could help reduce the harmful brain inflammation associated with Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research from…
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Disbanding Healthwatch Risks Health and Care Services ‘Marking their Own Homework’, says LGA
The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling on the Government to retain a statutory independent local patient voice function and work with councils to develop…
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Staff from Liverpool Care Home go to Great Heights for Dementia Charity
Six members of staff from Simonsfield care home in Liverpool raised £1,300 after completing an abseil down Anfield Stadium in support Alzheimer’s Society. Staceyjane McGuinness,…
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Old Malton Care Staff Experience Living with Dementia During Dementia Action Week
Staff at Manor Park care home in Old Malton, part of Sandstone Care Group, were given a glimpse of life with dementia when the Virtual…
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MPs to Examine NHS England Abolition
The Health and Social Care Committee will hold two evidence sessions next week into the legislation for abolishing NHS England and reforming local commissioning (on 2 June, 3.10pm), and food and…
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Exeter Care Specialist Appointed to Lead Penhayes House
A care professional with two decades of experience supporting both adults and children has been appointed as manager at Penhayes House in Kenton, Exeter, part…
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Award Recognises Outstanding Work Transforming Veterans’ Lives in Care Homes
A staff member, who is part of a team improving the lives of veterans living in care homes across England, has received a top award….
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Porthcawl Care Home Achieves Highest Possible Rating by Care Inspectorate Wales
RMBI Care Co. Home Albert Edward Prince of Wales Court, in Porthcawl, has been awarded the highest possible rating of Excellent across all four domains…
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CQC and ADASS Strengthen Partnership with Refreshed Joint Working Protocol
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) have published an updated Joint Working Protocol (JWP), setting out…
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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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New ‘Brain Hearing’ Test Could Transform Early Dementia Diagnosis, Study Shows
A hearing test measuring how the brain processes sound, rather than how well the ears detect it, could help diagnose dementia, according to researchers at the UCL…
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Care South Marks Dementia Action Week with Afternoon Tea Parties and Group Support Sessions
Communities across the south of England gathered at Care South’s care homes to share experiences and raise awareness during Dementia Action Week. Karen Hodges, Group…
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