Lib Dems Pledge Free Personal Care For Elderly And Disabled
The Liberal Democrats have said that free personal care would be offered to older or disabled people at home, if they were the government. Leader…
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Healthcare
Cornerstone Healthcare Group Joins Forces with CWC
Cornerstone Healthcare Group will join forces with the Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) to support care workers in need. Established in 2009, the Care Workers Charity…
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Scottish Researchers Awarded £100k To Drive Forward A Cure For Dementia
Researchers based at leading Scottish Universities have received support from Alzheimer’s Research UK, helping them to develop future treatments for dementia. The £100k is part…
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Exemplar Health Care Welcomes New Sexuality Champions
Exemplar Health Care, has welcomed its first group of Sexuality Champions to encourage and normalise conversations about friendships, sexuality and intimacy within care homes. Working…
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Corridor Care’ Becoming ‘Normalised’ And Is Major Threat To Patient Safety
Every day in Scotland patients are being cared for in corridors and other inappropriate settings and left without access to essential equipment and facilities, it…
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Local Care Home Launches Dementia Support Café With Support From Chippenham Police
In order to support residents’ relatives and friends, and the local community, Barchester’s Cepen Lodge Care Home in Chippenham is launching a regular monthly dementia…
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Junior Doctors Announce New Strike Dates In England Ahead Of General Election
Junior doctors in England have announced new strike dates ahead of the General Election as Rishi Sunak continues to refuse to meet junior doctors’ demands…
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Lend a Hand-Age UK Spearheads Combat Loneliness Campaign
Age UK is marking this year’s Loneliness Awareness Week (10th-16th June) by raising awareness of loneliness and isolation in later life, as well as sharing…
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NHS Leaders Facing “Drastic Measures” To Make Ends Meet
Health leaders in England are calling on the next government to protect local NHS organisations from having to further cut staffing levels to make ends…
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Unpaid Care Has A Huge Impact On Mental Health Landmark Europe-Wide Study Has Shown
Research conducted by Eurocare has examined unpaid care provided by people of all ages across Europe. It was carried out by University College London and…
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What Providers Need to Know About the Duty of Candour
By Anna Fee, Senior Associate Solicitor, RWK Goodman The Department of Health and Social Care (“DHSC”) is currently reviewing the statutory duty of candour and…
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The Maples Care Home Raises Thousands At Trek26 For Alzheimer’s
The team at The Maples Care Home has raised £2,000 for Alzheimer’s research through its participation in the Trek26 event. The Trek26 event, organized by…
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APPG And Peers Launch Report Calling For A New National Carers Strategy
A cross-party group of MPs and Peers have launched a new report calling on all political parties to commit to developing a new and ambitious National Carers…
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From Drug Discovery to Treatment to Care: The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Show 2024
Now in its 11th year, The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Show is the UK’s leading event for care providers, healthcare professionals, families and carers. This is…
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Never Lose Hope: Anita Harris’ Song Tribute To Late Husband
Legendary singer and actress Anita Harris has released her most poignant song yet, to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK in memory of her late…
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