Injured Iraq War Veteran Enjoys Adventure Holiday Thanks To Armed Forces Charities
An Iraq War soldier has enjoyed a memorable adventure holiday, with support from the staff at the care home where he lives. Stephen Vause, who…
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Healthcare
Ken Livingstone Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Family Reveal
Ken Livingstone, the former London Mayor, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease his family has announced. 78-year-old Mr Livingstone is being “well cared for by…
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Beach Wheelchairs Help Elderly Access Childhood Seaside Memories
A RISING tide of memories came flooding back to elderly care home residents from Hartlepool when they took a stroll along the sandy shores of…
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Athena Care Homes, Welcomes Two New Care Homes In Cambridge
Athena Care Homes, an East Anglian care home provider, has completed the purchase of its sixth and seventh care homes, welcoming Alex Wood House and…
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BACP Warns That Older Dementia Patients Are Missing Out On Vital Talking Therapies
Ahead of World Alzheimer’s Day (21 September) the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) warns that many older dementia patients are missing out on…
Read more...Patients Experiencing Two Or More Cancelled Operations Due To NHS Industrial Action
Health leaders are warning that increasing numbers of patients who have already had their operation cancelled due to industrial action are having their rescheduled appointments…
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Properly Funded Social Care System Would “Power Growth Report Reveals
A properly funded social care system would power growth, unlock jobs, boost business and save the NHS money, says a Future Social Care Coalition (FSCC)…
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Waitrose In Malvern Support Alzheimers Awareness Month With Elgar Court Care Home
Elgar Court Care Home in Malvern, is highlighting Alzheimer’s Awareness Month throughout September in the local community. Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia, the loss…
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Mini Angels’ Spread Their Wings and Raise £1500 During Roseberry Topping Climb
Thirteen children and grandchildren of staff members at Astune Rise Care Home in Eston have rallied together to conquer the iconic Roseberry Topping, raising £1500…
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Gardening Club Promotes Wellbeing For Residents With Dementia
Families and friends have been making the most of September’s fine weather by joining loved ones at a Somerset dementia care home at a gardening…
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Hartford Care Team Members Successfully Tackle Skydive In Aid Of Age UK
Abbey Doyle, Deputy Manager at Hartford Care’s Ashley Grange care home in Downton, Salisbury and Ash Wheatley, a member of the maintenance team at West…
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Sports Chair Pushes for Greater Dementia Support for Footballers
Dame Caroline Dinenage, Member of Parliament for Gosport and Chair of the Culture, Media & Sport Committee, has urged greater action from football associations on…
Read more...Sector Responds to Government Additional Funding Pledge
Sector leaders have welcomed the government’s announcement earlier this week that they are to invest £200 million to boost resilience in the NHS and help…
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Orchard Care Home Hires New Director Of People & Talent
Richard Waterhouse has joined Orchard Care Homes – with 23 care homes across the North of England and Midlands – as its Group Director of…
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Four Seasons Care Homes Mark Sepsis Awareness Month with ‘TEAth’ Parties
Four Seasons care homes across the UK have been holding ‘TEAth’ parties to educate team members and local Health Care Professionals, along with residents and…
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