Care Home News
Attenborough fans wanting to pay tribute asked to give donations to care home
28 Aug 2014
Lord Attenborough’s family have asked people wishing to pay tribute to the film star and director, to give a donation to the care home, where he spent the last years of his life. Oscar winner, Richard Attenborough,.....
Care workers in court charged with abusing residents at Old Deanery care home
27 Aug 2014
Three care workers accused of assaulting and harassing residents, at the Old Deanery care home in Essex, have appeared in court. All three women are from Braintree and are Adeshola Adediwura, 32, Lorna Clark,.....
Five lifestyle changes 'could reduce dementia risk'
27 Aug 2014
Taking exercise, eating a Mediterranean diet and learning a new hobby are among the top five tips to stave off dementia - but one in five Britons think there is nothing they can do says new research from a charity. A.....
Care home resident celebrates 'growing old disgracefully' at annual awards
26 Aug 2014
The National Activity Providers Association (NAPA) has been recognising the variety of activities organised within care homes for residents throughout the country. The positive impact activities have on the quality of life for.....
CQC shuts down Nottinghamshire care home
26 Aug 2014
Care home regulator, Care Quality Commission, has taken urgent legal action to shut down a care home, due to concerns over the health and wellbeing of its residents. CQC successfully applied to the court.....
Generational divide should not hold care homes back from pursuing green credentials
22 Aug 2014
The care home sector is well positioned to benefit from green energy initiatives, but according to a BT Global services survey older people, who make up sixty five per cent of residents in UK care homes, care less about being green.....
Big Brother presenter Rylan Clark hosts Bupa Care Home Awards
20 Aug 2014
TV presenter and Big Brother’s Bit On The Side host, Rylan Clark, hosted the 2014 Bupa Care Home Awards, celebrating the achievements of around 27,000 employees from nearly 300 care homes. The Awards, which.....
Increasing number of people prepared to deplete wealth to avoid care costs
20 Aug 2014
The proportion of people who would be happy to reduce their assets below the £23,250 threshold, in order to ensure the state pays for the majority of their long-term care, has almost doubled over the last year from 23 per cent to.....
Pioneering research offers genetic clues to the causes of Alzheimer’s
20 Aug 2014
The discovery of a link between Alzheimer's disease and changes in genes associated with inflammation has opened a new frontier for investigation into the cause of the disease. Two independent studies.....
Care minister accused of 'besmirching' reputation of care homes
20 Aug 2014
The Registered Nursing Home Association has accused care minister Norman Lamb of “besmirching the reputation of care homes across the country with ill-chosen, over-generalised comments likely to create a negative impression of the.....
Lack of medically trained staff in Wales forcing nursing homes to close
19 Aug 2014
A shortage of trained nursing staff in Wales is forcing nursing homes to close, according to Care Forum Wales. Mario Kreft, chair of Care Forum Wales, has called for fundamental changes to tackle the dire.....
Elderly need lessons on internet surfing as it plays vital role in fighting memory loss and dementia
19 Aug 2014
Older people urgently need lessons in how to use the internet, which can play a vital role in preventing the degeneration of mental abilities in the elderly. London Bridge Hospital has joined forces with.....
Care minister urges care homes to personalise rooms with residents' own curtains and furniture
18 Aug 2014
Care minister Norman Lamb has called for care homes to let residents personalise their rooms with their own curtains, duvets and furniture. Under a new inspection regime, which comes into force in October,.....
Nottinghamshire action group fights to keep respite centre open
18 Aug 2014
Campaigners in Nottinghamshire are urging the county council not to close what they say is a vital respite care centre for adults with learning difficulties. Kingsbridge Way Short Break Service in Chilwell.....
Work starts on luxury retirement apartments in Weybridge
18 Aug 2014
A collaboration between Anchor and Castleoak will create 65 luxury retirement apartments in the Weybridge area, offering residents tailored care to help them live independently. The one and two bedroom apartments will be built.....
Wales first in UK to make cannabis-based Multiple Sclerosis drug available on NHS
18 Aug 2014
Wales has become the first in the UK to approve NHS funding for a new cannabis-based medicine, which helps people living with Multiple Sclerosis. The Health Minister Mark Drakeford has agreed to make Sativex.....
Residential Care Provider of the Year sold for £153m
15 Aug 2014
Sunrise Senior Living and Health Care REIT (HCN) have completed the acquisition of Gracewell Healthcare, purchased from investment firm Patron Capital for £153m. Gracewell Healthcare, which consists of 11 modern care facilities,.....
Drama has positive effect on mental health in care homes
14 Aug 2014
Of the many varied and stimulating activities that can contribute to entertainment in care homes, drama performances are perhaps the most interactive and engaging for their capacity to delight and stimulate residents. Actor Nicole.....
Care home and social care regulation in Northern Ireland subject to full review
14 Aug 2014
Claire Keatinge, the Older People’s Commissioner for Northern Ireland, has admitted there are ‘fundamental failings’ that need to be addressed in order for care regulation to effectively safeguard service users. Announcing.....
Films about care homes aim to make choosing the right home easier
12 Aug 2014
Two online films, one about general care and the other specifically on dementia care, have been released that feature residents, relatives and team members talking about their personal experiences of care homes......
Anchor’s Grey Matters campaign highlights people’s fears surrounding ageing
11 Aug 2014
Marking the launch of its new Grey Matters campaign, care charity Anchor has released figures highlighting the main worries and fears people over the age of 55 have about ageing. The loss of independence and worries about.....
Stem cell therapy may aid stroke recovery
11 Aug 2014
A stroke therapy that infuses stem cells into the damaged sections of the brain may help boost recovery after a stroke, according to a pilot study by Imperial College London. Five patients received this.....
Consortium acquires Voyage Care for £375m
11 Aug 2014
A major care acquisition has been confirmed this week with the sale of Voyage Care from Hg Capital to the private equity house Duke Street. Currently listed as registered for a total 285 care homes within the UK, Voyage Care are.....
Too many employees leaving the care sector
06 Aug 2014
Although poised to bring a historic Care Act into force, politicians and healthcare professionals are being warned that the UK’s care sector faces a potential ageing workforce crisis that is already having an impact on the performance.....
Local authority funding inadequacies caused by Government's failure to spell out cost of good care
06 Aug 2014
A ’fair and accurate’ assessment of the fees, nursing homes should be paid by local authorities, needs to be conducted, according to the Registered Nursing Home Association (RNHA). Chief executive Frank Ursell has called upon Care.....
World's first anti-psychotic patch trialled in Surrey
06 Aug 2014
An innovative new patch application to treat people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder is being trialled by a research and development team at the Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. In collaboration.....
Bridging the communication gap – how care workers can help those with hearing loss
05 Aug 2014
Whether you suffer from hearing loss yourself or are a care worker helping people who live with this frustrating and isolating condition, the practical advice offered by hearing loss management courses can be invaluable in easing.....
Care homes show their respect for World War One anniversary
05 Aug 2014
Thousands of care homes marked the anniversary of Britain joining the First World War yesterday, joining in the nation’s commemorations which saw millions of candles lit and towns and cities plunged into darkness. Social care charity.....
Are special measures really what the care sector needs?
04 Aug 2014
It was announced recently that care homes will soon be subject to the same failure regime as hospitals. Following a decision by the Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, care homes will see a system of special measures introduced for those.....
Profile: Dementia expert helps families combat guilt and awkwardness during visits to care home residents
04 Aug 2014
Families can find it hard visiting their relative once they have dementia as they may not recognise them and their memory of the visit can quickly fade. However a writer of a new book on dementia, is urging.....