Care Home News
Shropshire's largest independent care provider bids a fond farewell to its founding chairman
16 Apr 2013
The founding chairman of Shropshire’s largest independent care provider has retired after 17 years of continuous service. Arthur Ware became chairman of Coverage Care Services when it formed in 1995. He.....
Mencap launches e-campaign calling on the Government to end care crisis
16 Apr 2013
The charity Royal Mencap Society has launched an e-campaign asking people to email the Government and urge them to find the money needed to end the care crisis. Recent welfare reforms have particularly affected.....
Care home resident celebrates her 107th birthday with family
16 Apr 2013
Sanctuary Care Ltd resident Mary Joy has this month celebrated her 107th birthday in Don Thomson House Residential Care Home, Harwich. Born in 1906, when King Edward VII was on the throne, Mrs Joy celebrated with a small family party and birthday cake with residents.....
Scottish ministers appoint new Care Inspectorate chair
16 Apr 2013
Earlier today Scottish ministers appointed Paul Edie as chair of the Care Inspectorate. Mr Edie succeeds Professor Frank Clark CBE as chair of the body, which regulates and inspects care services and social.....
Three-quarters of care workers want to be regulated and renamed as 'nursing assistants'
16 Apr 2013
Over three-quarters of health care support workers want to be regulated and renamed as 'nursing assistants', according to a new survey. The survey carried out by the British Journal of Health Care Assistants.....
The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services appoints new president
15 Apr 2013
A new president has been appointed for the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services. Changes to senior positions at ADASS will be taking effect on 17 April 2013, at the association's annual general meeting held at Warwick.....
Annual report outlines performance of Luton Borough Council’s adult social care team
15 Apr 2013
Luton Borough Council has published a report outlining how its adult social care team performed over the past 12 months. The annual Adult Social Care ‘Local Account’ identifies where services are performing.....
Alzheimer’s Society hopes Thatcher’s death will help tackle stigma of dementia
15 Apr 2013
The Alzheimer’s Society is hoping the death of Margaret Thatcher will help raise the profile of dementia and help to tackle some of the stigma that surrounds it. Margaret Thatcher died last week at the age.....
Two Sanctuary Care homes to host fundraising breakfasts in aid of sick children
15 Apr 2013
Two Sanctuary Care homes will raise money for sick children next week by hosting Wallace and Gromit’s Big Breakfast events. Brambles Care Home, in Redditch, will host its event on Monday between 9am and.....
Report calls for joined-up approach to assessing and treating dementia and hearing loss
15 Apr 2013
People with dementia and hearing problems are being failed by a lack of joined-up health and social care services, according to Action on Hearing Loss and University College London’s Deafness Cognition and.....
Four Seasons Health Care acquires Optimum Care
12 Apr 2013
Four Seasons Health Care has acquired Optimum Care, which manages 17 elderly care homes. It is the first major strategic addition to the health and social care provider since it came under the ownership.....
Care UK strengthens commitment to supporting people with learning disabilities by buying a supported living service
11 Apr 2013
A leading provider of health and social care has acquired a local supported living service for adults with learning disabilities in Lancashire. Care UK’s decision to buy Living Ambitions further strengthens.....
Specialist housing key to preventing loneliness in older people
11 Apr 2013
Investing in specialist housing for older people is key to preventing them from feeling isolated, according to the chief executive of Audley Retirement Villages. Nick Sanderson made the comment in response.....
Leicester City Council to close or sell off elderly people's homes due to low resident numbers
11 Apr 2013
Leicester City Council has announced its plans to close or sell eight of its elderly people’s homes which house low numbers of residents. It proposes to close three homes – Herrick Lodge, Elizabeth House.....
Shakespeare proved right after rosemary oil was found to boost memory
11 Apr 2013
It seems William Shakespeare was right all along, after a study revealed memory can be improved by the aroma of rosemary essential oil. Shakespeare, way back in the sixteenth century was aware of this.....
Specialist dementia programme reduces antipsychotic medication in dementia care homes by nearly half
10 Apr 2013
Use of antipsychotic medication in specialised dementia care homes run by Four Seasons Health Care Group has dropped by nearly a half, due to its PEARL dementia care programme. Data from 16 homes on the programme was analysed.....
Government strategy celebrates the difference nurses make to people with dementia
10 Apr 2013
The Department of Health has introduced a new nursing strategy which celebrates the unique contribution nurses make to the lives of people with dementia. ‘Making a Difference in Dementia’, which was launched.....
Care Quality Commission chief executive to speak about dementia care at the Alzheimer's Show
10 Apr 2013
The chief executive of Care Quality Commission will be one of the key speakers the Alzheimer’s Show next week. The event, which will be held at the Royal Horticultural Halls in London on 19 and 20 April,.....
Charity staff to cycle 100 kilometres in aid of care home residents living with dementia
10 Apr 2013
Staff at Christian charity Mission Care will raise money for care home residents who are living with dementia by taking part in a midnight bike ride around London. Seven members of staff from the charity,.....
Work to turn Essex care home into a retirement village begins
09 Apr 2013
Work to expand a purpose built care home in Essex has begun. The Moat House, in Great Baddow, opened in autumn 2011 and offers residential, nursing and dementia care. Over the next year 26 one and two.....
Bupa's tea-themed events to tackle loneliness amongst older people
09 Apr 2013
Staff at Bupa care homes will tackle loneliness amongst older people by hosting tea parties. Elderly people will be invited to join staff and residents at homes across the country during Bupa’s Communi-tea.....
Pinders Design Awards celebrate the best care home developments
08 Apr 2013
Six care homes were celebrating last month after winning Pinders Design Awards. The prestigious awards, which celebrate the best developments in all types of care-related property, were handed out at Lord’s cricket ground on 21.....
Kent County Council initiative wants people to open their homes to those with dementia
08 Apr 2013
Kent County Council looking for people who are willing to open up their homes and care for people with dementia. The council wants paid carers to sign up to the initiative, which is an extension of its.....
Wales care regulatory body targets more effective data collection
08 Apr 2013
Older women living in their own homes are the most common victims of abuse in Wales, according to the latest research into adult protection monitoring. The ‘Adult Protection Monitoring Report 2010-12’ confirmed previous research.....
Adult abuse charity criticises Government's “very weak” proposals on the protection of vulnerable adults
08 Apr 2013
The chief executive of Action on Elder Abuse has written to the Government expressing his concern about “very weak” proposals on the protection of vulnerable adults. Gary FitzGerald wrote to health minister.....
NHS contributions to nursing care rates increased by one per cent
08 Apr 2013
The amount the NHS contributes towards the costs of a place in a care home where nursing is required has been increased. Last week the Department of Health announced an increase of one per cent in funding,.....
Controversial reform of disability services in Glasgow includes plan to shut three day centres
05 Apr 2013
Glasgow Council’s executive committee has approved plans to reform services for disabled people, which have been described as having the potential to rapidly change services. The Public Social Partnership is one of the main aspects.....
Potential breakthrough in epilepsy research
05 Apr 2013
The Epilepsy Society has given a ‘cautious welcome’ to claims of a breakthrough in the development of drugs for treating epilepsy. University of Sheffield scientists believe that the discovery of 46 compounds with anticonvulsant.....
Care for the Family announces the UK's first Super Grandparent awards
04 Apr 2013
A UK charity has launched the first ever Super Grandparent Awards, and is calling on children and adults to send in their nominations for loved family members. The aim of the award is to highlight the importance that grandparents.....
Profile: Summercare has played a huge role in breaking down barriers to people with learning disabilities, says its founder
04 Apr 2013
Asif Raja founded SummerCare Ltd 15 years ago. In this short space of time, he has become an influential voice in the care sector and stacked up a host of awards recognising him as best employer and for care innovation. Dr.....