Care Home News
Mediterranean diet could reduce memory problems later on in life
30 Apr 2013
A study has claimed that following a ‘Mediterranean diet’ can be linked with preserving cognitive function. Academics at the University of Alabama and University of Athens tested 17,478 people to see how closely they followed.....
Needs of elderly patients must not be forgotten, says dentists' leader
30 Apr 2013
The needs of elderly patients must not be forgotten as the development of a new dental contract in England continues, the leader of England’s high street dentists has warned. Speaking at the 2013 British.....
Secretary of State's controversial comments on wealthy pensioners' benefits criticised by Age UK
30 Apr 2013
UK charity Age UK has criticised the Secretary of State’s recent remarks about wealthier pensioners and their benefits, saying it fears less well-off pensioners will also feel obliged to hand them back. Iain Duncan Smith said.....
Nine residential care homes to be shut in Northern Ireland
29 Apr 2013
Northern Health and Social Care Trust are to shut all nine of their residential care homes in Northern Ireland. A spokesperson for the Northern Trust announced: "Given the level of media interest, the trust has taken the unusual.....
Over 10 fires a week in London's care homes triggers call for sprinklers
29 Apr 2013
The London Fire Brigade has called for all care homes to install sprinklers, after it revealed there are more than 10 fires a week in London’s care homes and sheltered accommodation. Last year, the Brigade.....
Country Court Care complete renovation of dementia home
29 Apr 2013
A multi-million pound refurbishment at St John's Care Home, in Spalding, has been completed and unveiled to the public. Specialists in dementia care, the home’s owners have collaborated with award-winning interior designers Catalyst Interiors.....
Secretary of State warns 'primary care system has become reactive when it needs to be proactive'
26 Apr 2013
Jeremy Hunt has called for the UK to have a proactive approach to care in his speech addressing the challenges facing the emergency care system in the UK. The British Medical Association has responded.....
Employee attitudes represent the greatest challenge for implementing health and safety policies
25 Apr 2013
Social care professionals have rated employee attitudes as the highest difficulty faced when implementing health and safety policies within the care environment. According to research conducted by the National Association for.....
carehome.co.uk and homecare.co.uk director raises thousands of pounds for care charity by running London Marathon
25 Apr 2013
A director of carehome.co.uk and homecare.co.uk put on his running shoes and completed the London Marathon in aid of the Care Professionals Benevolent Fund. Oli Blackwell raised £2,200 for the charity when.....
Hampshire care home revamped to suit autistic spectrum disorder
25 Apr 2013
Priory Group’s Fernlea care home has reached the end of a thorough refurbishment programme and has now reopened to welcome young people aged 16 to 25 with specialist needs. While focusing on autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), the.....
Best and worst UK cities for older people named
25 Apr 2013
Charity Friends of the Elderly have named Belfast as the UK’s top friendly city for older people, based on a survey of the qualities most important to adults over 60. Edinburgh came in at second place in the results, with Southampton.....
Old and vulnerable people need to be engaged with the way their care is delivered, Care Inspectorate warns
25 Apr 2013
The Care Inspectorate has warned that it is ‘essential’ to involve older people in key decisions about the care they receive. The Care Inspectorate is the independent scrutiny and improvement body for.....
Ninety per cent of people are not saving adequately for their retirement funds
24 Apr 2013
Ninety per cent of people are not saving adequately for their retirement funds, according to an independent financial advisory firm. A report by deVere Group has shown that nine out of 10 of the working.....
Spring Online campaign is set to give thousands their first taste of technology
23 Apr 2013
This week marks the start of one of the UK’s biggest digital inclusion campaigns of the year. More than seven million people have never been online in the UK, with 6.3 million of these over the age of.....
National champions named at the Great British Care Home Awards
23 Apr 2013
The national winners of the Great British Care Home Awards were announced during a glittering ceremony at the weekend. The spectacular event, hosted by the English Community Care Association, was held.....
The Government is warned to address the implications of the UK's ageing society
23 Apr 2013
Six national charities have formed an Alliance to urge all political parties to face up to the challenges of a rapidly aging population. The Ready for Ageing Alliance has today been launched at a public.....
Independent care homes can be utilised better so 'the need for hospitalisation can be avoided', says Four Seasons chief executive
23 Apr 2013
Yesterday the Labour Party announced an Independent Commission to look into how health and care services can work more effectively together, with shadow health secretary Andy Burnham accusing the Coalition of “taking the NHS down.....
CQC chief executive criticises knowledge of mental health as 'very, very poor' in care homes and hospitals
22 Apr 2013
The chief executive of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) criticised the knowledge of mental health in care homes and hospitals when he addressed an audience at the Alzheimer’s Show. David Behan made the.....
Ed Miliband to announce care homes should be run by NHS
22 Apr 2013
Labour leader Ed Miliband is poised to speak in Lancashire this afternoon on his party’s new vision on integrating health and social care services. Expanding upon the party’s Whole Person Care approach,.....
Welsh leaders pledge to help dementia charity to create dementia supportive communities
22 Apr 2013
A new programme has been announced which is hoped will make a difference to people who have dementia living in Wales. The Alzheimer’s Society is working with organisations throughout Wales with the aim of creating dementia supportive.....
Labour launch NHS battle ahead of local elections
22 Apr 2013
Opposition leader Ed Miliband is looking to the NHS and the care sector as a platform for engaging with voters, in the run up to the local elections of May 2. Joined by shadow health minister Andy Burnham.....
GPs need the proper tools to test for dementia
19 Apr 2013
The computerised neuropsychological tests specialist, Cambridge Cognition, has claimed that in order for GPs to be able to meet NHS recommendations to test people more frequently for signs of dementia, GPs need to be given proper.....
Care home residents from Kew win £1,000 for gardening award
18 Apr 2013
Cecil Court care home in Kew has won an award for a project run by residents with keen interests in gardening. The 'growing together gardening group' was named the winner of the Nature-themed arts and crafts category at the City.....
Visual plans for multi-million pound extra care development revealed
18 Apr 2013
Blackburn with Darwen Council has released images showing how a new multi-million pound extra care development could look. The Shorey Bank complex will have 119 units, which will be a mix of apartments and.....
Health professionals to get more training on end of life care in Wales
18 Apr 2013
The Welsh Government has launched its ‘Delivering End of Life Care’ plan ensuring families and professionals work together to plan for the end of life and that people are well-supported, wherever they choose to die. The.....
The CQC announces its plan for the next three years will be 'focused on people'
18 Apr 2013
The Care Quality Commission has launched its three-year plan to improve the way it inspects and regulates care in the United Kingdom. Throughout the plans, the CQC has emphasised its commitment to patients.....
Former NHS chief executive claims the Francis enquiry has 'let the Government off the hook'
17 Apr 2013
The Francis inquiry, which looked into the maltreatment of patients at the Mid Staffordshire Hospital, has been criticised by a former NHS chief executive. David Hands, former NHS chief executive of North Wales Health has told.....
ADASS president promises adult social services will 'give people better lives than they have now'
17 Apr 2013
Sandie Keene, incoming president for the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services has spoken to audiences at the Association’s spring seminar. During her speech she urged social care departments to embrace the future,.....
New website launched to bring people with disabilities together
17 Apr 2013
A new website called Disability Book has been launched offering disability advice ranging from holidays for disabled people to disabled dating, plus a disability forum where people can share stories and experiences. Paul.....
Campaigning award for over 60s opens nominations
16 Apr 2013
A campaigning charity is looking to recognise the efforts of a passionate campaigner over the age of 60 through their 2013 Take Action award. The charity are looking for someone aged 60 or over who has campaigned to improve society.....