Age UK Reveals The Challenges Older People Face This Winter
A new report ‘We have to take it one day at a time’, launched by Age UK as part of their new campaign ‘Spread the Warmth’, shows the…
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Healthcare
“Going Into Care Is Definitely Not Something To Fear.” A Daughter Shares Her Advice And Experience After Finding Care For Her Parents
In September, Cheryl Hossle’s parents moved into St Faith’s Nursing Home in Cheltenham which is part of the charity Lilian Faithfull Care. After 62 years…
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Stories Of Abuse In The Media – How To Protect Yourself Against Every Provider’s Worst Nightmare
By Anna Fee, Senior Associate Solicitor, RWK Goodman (https://rwkgoodman.com/sector/health-social-care) There is often a media frenzy around stories relating to abuse in the care sector and…
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More People Able To Take Part In Dementia Research Thanks To New Government Funding
the government announced that £49.9 million will go towards expanding the number of dementia research sites across the UK. This will give more people the…
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Handford House Hosts Ipswich Town FC
Handford House, a member of the Healthcare Homes group, recently enjoyed a fun filled day with two special guests from Ipswich Town Football Club. The…
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Care England Welcomes New Chair and Board of Trustees
Care England, the largest and most diverse representative body of independent adult social care, is delighted to announce Angela Boxall as the new Chair of…
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BMA Gives Government Chance To Improve Consultants Pay Offer
The BMA is asking the Government to discuss how to improve its pay offer to consultants in England after members voted against it. BMA consultant…
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Bespoke Care Home for One Launched in Stockton-on-Tees
Care home provider Milewood Healthcare has just completed fit-out on a fully-funded, bespoke care home for one which is being hailed as a game-changer in…
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Social Care Boost “Short Term Solution To A Long-Term Problem” Says Care England
Today, Care England, the largest representative body of independent providers of adult social care in England, has welcomed the Government announcement of a £500m social…
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Government Funding Failing To Reach Majority Of Providers Says Care England
Despite record investment in the 2022 Autumn Budget, the social care sector is buckling at the knees. Care England’s Spring Budget representation outlines a series…
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Government Announces a Further £500 Million for Social Care Services
The government has announced an extra £500 million set to be earmarked to enable councils to provide crucial social care services. In total councils across…
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Over 40 MPs Urge The Government To Re-Think Local Authority Funding Plans
A large cohort of county MPs – including 44 Conservatives and seven former cabinet members within this group – have written to the Prime Minister…
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Detecting Alzheimer’s Disease Using A Blood Test Could Be As Accurate As Standard Lumbar Punctures
Findings from a study led by researchers in Sweden have suggested that a commercial blood test could detect Alzheimer’s disease as accurately as standard lumbar…
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Disneyland Dreams Come True For Dundee Woman
Copyright-Cygnet Social Care A Dundee woman with a learning disability has spoken of how her dreams came true after staff at her support service enabled…
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Healthcare Worker Retires After 41 Years At Veterans’ Charity
Royal Star & Garter’s longest serving member of staff has retired. Lead Healthcare Assistant Emrys Owen bid farewell to the charity and residents at its…
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