Care Home News
A third of care home owners in Wales to leave care sector over next five years
12 Nov 2013
Over a third of care home owners in Wales don't expect to be in business in five years’ time, according to a new survey. The survey carried out by Care Forum Wales, which represents more than 500 independent.....
One-sixth of over 65’s hiding a serious illness or injury from relatives
12 Nov 2013
One in six people over the age 65 may have hidden a serious illness, injury or accident from people close to them in the past five years. Two thirds wanted to prevent loved ones from worrying and 12 per cent feared being seen.....
Support growing for a Telemedicine revolution in home care
11 Nov 2013
Imagine seeing your GP looking back at you from this very screen. Well, it turns out, this is no longer a far-fetched scenario, with healthcare providers compelled to find new ways of reducing costs and removing some of the obstacles.....
'We still haven't got it right for people with disabilities,' says Leonard Cheshire chief
11 Nov 2013
Clare Pelham took over the helm of Leonard Cheshire Disability three years ago. This year, she has thrust the disability charity well and truly into the spotlight with a campaign in October to put an end to 15-minute home care visits. She.....
British Geriatric Society welcomes new chief executive
11 Nov 2013
A professional body of specialists promoting the health of older people in the UK has welcomed Colin Nee as their new chief executive. The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) has over 2,750 members worldwide including doctors, nurses,.....
How older people are unknowingly causing fire safety issues
07 Nov 2013
Poorly considered additions to older people’s living environments can turn buildings into ‘potential deathtraps’, according to former Scot Guards Fire Service professional Brian Gregory. The experienced fire fighter, who now runs.....
Care UK opens dementia suite in Ascot
07 Nov 2013
A new dementia residential suite has been opened in Ascot which will provide specialist dementia nursing care for up to 14 people. The new service has been designed to minimise the confusion people living with Alzheimer’s and.....
Britons suffering under immense stress, according to Bupa research
06 Nov 2013
A major study exploring how stressed the population is has produced some alarming results, as revealed by leading care provider Bupa. In a survey of 10,000 individuals it was found that not only are 44 per cent of us currently.....
Five fold increase in people celebrating their 100th birthdays
06 Nov 2013
There are now currently over 12,000 people living in England and Wales over 100 years old, with an estimated 610 aged more than 105. The Office of National Statistics revealed the figures which show.....
Tackling isolation of male residents in a female dominated care home environment
05 Nov 2013
With nearly 400,000 people now in care homes, the focus on care home staff to ensure residents receive individualised quality care is mounting. In a recent survey published by the National Care Forum (NCF).....
Heckling, laughter and tears - performing in care homes has its challenges but care home entertainers wouldn’t have it any other way
05 Nov 2013
carehome.co.uk’s launched its talent competition, Care Home Idol, earlier this year, shining a spotlight on professional care home entertainers whose task it is to entertain and amuse care home residents. Many.....
Profile: 'I can’t think of any other job I would rather have', says CQC’s first chief inspector of adult social care
05 Nov 2013
Andrea Sutcliffe began her new job with a bang last month, hitting the headlines with the controversial announcement, that the Care Quality Commission is to explore the benefits and risks of installing hidden cameras in care homes. As.....
Doors open to state-of-the-art North London care home
05 Nov 2013
Camden Council in partnership with home care provider Shaw Healthcare has welcomed the first residents to a brand new care home, Maitland Park. The new north London home, the first to be completed under a £25m “homes for older.....
Voyage Care move into new premises
04 Nov 2013
Learning disability care specialist, Voyage Care, has taken another important stride on a mission for on-going expansion, having moved into a new head office. One of the UK’s largest care home providers,.....
New drug may help prevent psychosis in people with Parkinson’s
04 Nov 2013
Medical researchers have announced a safer new drug for the treatment of disturbing psychological symptoms. A study published in the The Lancet reports that Pimavanserin is a potential new drug for the.....
'Be Safe' campaign warns of unregistered health and care workers
04 Nov 2013
Carers and older people are the target of a new campaign by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), who want to highlight the importance of making sure that a health and care professional is registered. The ‘Be Sure’ campaign.....
Care village developers thank local community for saving building
04 Nov 2013
A Leeds community that refused to let go of a treasured historic building has made the opening of a state-of-the-art £5m care village possible, according to one of the region’s leading care providers. Seacroft Grange care village.....
Integration Pioneers to lead the way for better joined up care
01 Nov 2013
Care and Support minister Norman Lamb has announced 14 pioneering initiatives which will lead the way in joining up health and social care throughout the country. Picked from 111 applications, the.....