Care Home News
Passionate and committed care staff recognised at annual awards ceremony
29 Jun 2016
Provider of residential and home care services across the South of England, Care South, have been celebrating staff achievements at its annual Stars Awards ceremony. On 21 June, Care South held its sixth annual event at AFC Bournemouth’s.....
One third of older people undergo 'unnecessary end-of-life treatments'
28 Jun 2016
One third of older people hospitalised at the end of their life receive unnecessary and potentially harmful medical treatments, a new report has revealed. The study, published in the International Journal for Quality in Health.....
NHS chief nursing officer reassures 'worried' EU nurses in response to referendum result
28 Jun 2016
The outcome of the European Union (EU) referendum has prompted the chief nursing officer for England, Professor Jane Cummings, to reassure EU nurses working in the NHS who have raised concerns about their future. In.....
Scientists 'one step closer' to finding cure for Parkinson's disease
28 Jun 2016
Scientists have discovered what could potentially cause Parkinson’s disease at cellular level. Researchers at the University of Leicester have discovered the area of the cell responsible for correctly assembling.....
Historic World Cup song released for Alzheimer's Research
27 Jun 2016
An original World Cup song performed by the 1966 England football team has been released this month, along with never-before-seen footage of the players in the recording studio, to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK. The.....
Brexit victory raises questions about UK care sector's future
24 Jun 2016
Britain’s decision to leave the European Union with a majority of 52 per cent, was a divisive issue for voters from the care sector just as much as it was for the country as a whole. Martin Green, the chief.....
Dementia diagnosis 'pointless' if no help is on offer, say doctors
24 Jun 2016
Doctorsat the British Medical Association (BMA)’s annual meeting on Wednesday 22 June backed a motion which said a dementia diagnosis without support would be pointless. A Government drive to increase the number of people receiving.....
Care group launches healthier, nutritious food menus across all care homes
24 Jun 2016
New Century Care have launched a range of new nutritional food menus across its 25 care homes in England and Scotland. The new menus, created in partnership with food-service providers, Brakes, were designed.....
Care home residents vote in their own referendum with British and European inspired meals
23 Jun 2016
Care home residents across the North East will be voting in their own EU referendum when they choose their evening meal on 23 June. Chefs at will be preparing one British meal and one European meal.....
Obesity and smoking 'reduce the chance of successful arthritis treatment'
23 Jun 2016
People living with rheumatoid arthritis could be advised to quit smoking and lose weight to maximise their chances of being treated for arthritis successfully, according to a new study published by the McGill University in Montreal,.....
Swanton Care and Community crowned 'Complex Care Provider of the Year'
22 Jun 2016
Adult social care provider, Swanton Care and Community is celebrating after being crowned ‘Complex Care Provider of the Year’ at the Health Investor Awards 2016. The company collected the award at a high-profile awards ceremony.....
Five-year-old becomes top fundraiser for Running Down Dementia
22 Jun 2016
A five-year-old girl with a passion for running has become one of the top fundraisers for Alzheimer’s research UK’s new fundraising initiative, Running Down Dementia. India Mackie has already raised £523 for vital dementia research.....
Drugs used to control glucose levels in diabetes could alleviate Alzheimer's disease
22 Jun 2016
Alzheimer’s disease can lead to diabetes according to new research, which claims drugs used to control glucose levels in diabetes could also be used to alleviate the symptoms and progression of Alzheimer’s disease. This.....
Care home's cupcake challenge raises money for those living with Alzheimer's disease
22 Jun 2016
A care home in Worcestershire recently took part in Cupcake Day, an Alzheimer’s Society initiative which helped to raise money for those living with Alzheimer’s disease. The cupcake challenge, inspired by the BBC’s Great British.....
Almost half of people in the UK live with chronic pain
21 Jun 2016
One third to half of the UK population is living with chronic pain, new evidence published in the online Journal BMJ Open has revealed. The study conducted by researchers at Imperial College London was supported by the British.....
Guide launched to help older people who may be at risk of depression
21 Jun 2016
It is estimated that 85 per cent of older people living with depression do not receive any help from the NHS. In response to these latest figures, older people’s charity, Independent Age have launched a new free information guide.....
Delay in dementia diagnosis 'puts older people's health at risk'
21 Jun 2016
Many older people could be at an increased risk of engaging in potentially unsafe activities due to lack of dementia diagnosis, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. People.....
Radio and television presenter Angela Rippon opens new care home
21 Jun 2016
Television personality Angela Rippon recently opened Caring Homes’ new flagship care home in Thames Ditton, Surrey. More than 130 people, including neighbours and representatives from local businesses, as.....
People with learning disabilities question Leave and Remain campaigners ahead of EU Referendum
20 Jun 2016
Representatives from both Britain Stronger in Euro and Vote Leave attended a hustings event on 10 June where they met with people with learning disabilities to discuss how the outcome of the referendum would affect them. Campaigns.....
Half a million older men living with loneliness
17 Jun 2016
Loneliness is a growing problem among older men, with one third of men aged over-65 living with long-term health problems, more than half a million of them are lonely, according to a new report by Age UK. The charity is warning.....
New NHS initiative will fast-track cutting edge medtech innovations to patients
17 Jun 2016
Simon Stevens, head of NHS England has announced the launch of a new programme to fast-track cutting-edge medtech innovations from across the globe to the NHS frontline. In his keynote speech to around 1,000.....
Patients with skin cancer in England and Wales will be first in Europe to benefit from new treatment
17 Jun 2016
Patients with skin cancer in England will be the first in Europe to have access to new drugs which can stall progression of advanced (unresectable or metastatic) melanoma by an average of eight months, compared with standard treatment. NICE.....
TV presenter John Craven opens Anchor's flagship retirement village in Hampshire
16 Jun 2016
TV presenter John Craven officially opened Anchor’s flagship Hampshire Lakes retirement village in Yateley. The television presenter who became famous for hosting Newsround and is currently the presenter.....
Care home holds mocktail morning as part of Hydrate in Care Homes pilot scheme
15 Jun 2016
Residents at a care home in West Sussex took part in a ‘mocktail morning’ with drinks which included ‘Faux Champagne’, a ‘Ray Rodgers’ and a ‘Shirley Temple, as part of the Hydrate in Care Homes pilot scheme. Hydrate.....
Charity launches national campaign to raise awareness of elder abuse
15 Jun 2016
Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) has launched a campaign calling for elder abuse to be made an aggravated criminal offence, after research revealed the Criminal Justice System is 'consistently failing' to deliver justice to older people.....
Oxfordshire care home given top inspection rating
15 Jun 2016
Grange Care Centre in Faringdon has been rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, which praised it for having ‘outstanding skills when looking after people’. Its management team were also highlighted.....
Documentary filmmakers on hunt for unusual or pioneering family-run care home
13 Jun 2016
Acme Films is on the hunt for larger-than-life, hard-working and inspirational people who work in a care home. Its aim is to celebrate the warmth and good care that exists in care homes and provide a unique.....
Facebook-style online health communities could revolutionise patient care
10 Jun 2016
Online Facebook-style communities could be key to improving patient care and help to provide data for new health and care innovations, a new study has found. The study conducted by Professor Eivor Oborn and.....
Hallmark Care Homes embraces driving challenge to raise money for children's charity
10 Jun 2016
Two members of the Hallmark Luxury Care Homes team are taking on ‘The Rusty Rally’ driving challenge in aid of the educational charity, The Outward Bound Trust. Hallmark Care Homes managing director, Avnish Goyal and regional.....
Care home welcomes animal assisted therapy with visit from Owl Magic
09 Jun 2016
A care home in Paisley has been getting wise with wildlife after receiving a visit from Scotland’s largest owl display team. Bupa’s Braemount Care Home in Renfrewshire, welcomed Owl Magic into the home, offering residents.....