Dementia-Friendly Café Proves Hugely Popular in Barnsley
A dementia friendly coffee morning to support those living with the condition is proving popular in Barnsley – with a full house at the last three events.
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Quarter Of Over-40s Unable to Name a Single Dementia Risk Factor, New Research Finds
Care providers are being urged to help raise public understanding of dementia risk factors, after new research from Alzheimer’s Society found that more than a quarter of adults…
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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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New Frailty Service Reduces Hospital Admissions for Care UK Residents By A Quarter
A new Addenbrooke’s Hospital service providing specialist geriatric care directly in care homes has significantly reduced hospital admissions for Care UK residents.
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NHS 10-Year Plan ‘Risks Patient Harm At Unprecedented Scale’
NHS organisations in England are “systematically failing” to comply with legally required digital safety standards…
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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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Pause Zero-Hours Reforms Over Cost Risk, Warns NHS Employers
NHS organisations in England could face unbudgeted costs of close to £1bn a year because of a government crackdown on zero hours contracts, according to…
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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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Nottinghamshire Nurse Marks 40 Years of Service with Prestigious Award Shortlisting
A nurse at a Nottinghamshire care home has celebrated four decades of service this month with a shortlisting in a major county-wide care award. Janet…
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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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Van Gogh Experience Inspires Care Home Group to Recreate Classics
Art-loving residents at a Nottingham care home were so inspired by a trip to see an immersive Van Gogh exhibition that they picked up their…
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New Dementia Hub is Launched in Sherwood
Nottingham City Council is working with the Alzheimer’s Society and the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care System (ICS) to deliver a new Dementia Hub at…
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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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