“Learning Disabled People Are Being Repeatedly Failed” Say Sector Leaders
Industry bodies have responded to the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) new report on disability rights which found that there has been little to…
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UK Government Failing To Protect Disabled People, Warns Equality Watchdog Report
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has today warned of the consequences of continuing inaction from governments in addressing problems faced by disabled people….
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Local Health and Care Partnerships off to a Strong Start but Underinvestment Hinders Progress
The bodies set up to redesign health and care services around the changing needs of the population are being held back from fully delivering improvements…
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Former Land Girl Celebrates 100th Birthday With Five Generations Of Her Family
A much-loved Scottish woman has celebrated her 100th birthday in style surrounded by five generations of her family, including her great-great-grandchildren. Centenarian Elizabeth (Betty) Taylor,…
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Extra £30m A Year To Boost Research Careers For Healthcare Professionals
The national institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is to spend an additional £30 million per year to increase research opportunities. It will include…
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Deputy Minister Visits The Oaks to See their Joining The Generations Project
Julie Morgan, Deputy Minister for Social Services, has visited The Oaks Care Home in Newtown to find out more about the home’s Joining the Generations…
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Hull Care Home Refurb Sets A New Standard For Dementia Care
A Yorkshire-based social care group continues to invest in its care homes as it develops a broader portfolio of personalised services to meet the changing…
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Parklands Plans £1 Million Investment In Two Moray Homes
Parklands Care Homes has unveiled a £1 million improvement plan for two Moray care homes ahead of their imminent transfer to the group. Parklands was…
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Extra Beds Are ‘Absolutely Necessary’, Says BMA
Responding to the Government’s announcement of over £250m for 900 extra beds this winter Professor Philip Banfield, BMA council chair, said: “Funding for extra beds…
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National Care Awareness Survey 2023 Officially Launches
The National Care Awareness Survey 2023 has officially been launched, inviting care professionals from across the social care industry to voice their experiences, concerns, and…
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West Sussex Care Home Hosts Successful Fundraiser For Breast Cancer Charity
Elizabeth House in Bognor Regis has hosted a fundraiser in aid of a breast cancer charity, raising more than £250. The care home’s employees, residents…
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Southport MP Spends A Day In The Life Of A Carer – National Charity Revitalise
Damien joined Revitalise’s team of carers at their Southport location, becoming a volunteer for the day, and gained valuable insight into the vital work they…
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Scotland and Wales Patients to be Treated in England to Ease Backlog Crisis
Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay has written to the devolved administrations inviting them for talks about how all parts of the UK can…
Read more...Research Reveals Financial Challenges For Older People From Minoritised Ethnic Communities
Older people from minoritised ethnic communities are being let down when it comes to escaping poverty, as language barriers, government mistrust and a lack of…
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Care Home Resident And Former Aircraft Engineer Enjoys Visit To Military Aviation Museum
Residents from Care South’s Sussexdown care home in Storrington enjoyed a day out to Tangmere Military Aviation Museum in West Sussex, which houses military machines,…
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