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A Rotherham care home has been praised by the industry watchdog for its “genuine warmth” and “varied activities programme”. Broadacres Care Home, on Parkgate, received an overall “Good” rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following their latest inspection. Inspectors noted: “We observed a genuine warmth when staff spoke with […]
EDUCATE is a Stockport based group of people living with dementia, who raise awareness and help deliver training programmes. EDUCATE inspires others to live well with dementia. Borough Care has over 20 years of experience supporting people with dementia. The company offers dementia support through a range of services, including […]
For the sixth year running Brunelcare’s Deerhurst care home has been recognised by Dementia Care Matter’s Butterfly Accreditation scheme; and has been rated as a ‘Level 1’ Butterfly Home, the highest rating, for the third year running. A ‘Butterfly Home’ proves quality of life matters. Lesley Hobbs, Manager of Deerhurst […]
Juggling work and caring can be very challenging. It’s important to find out about your rights and about any support that is available. Today, 30th November, is Carers Rights Day. Each year Carers UK work alongside other organisations to raise awareness and provide carers with information about their rights and […]
Independent Age, the older people’s charity, have put together a free advice guide to help those with long-term health conditions. With 58 per cent of people over 60 living with long-term health conditions* they have been listening to older people on the areas of their lives they find harder to […]
Alex Ramamurthy, the chief executive of the Care Workers Charity (CWC) is stepping down from his job later this month. He will leave on 30th November to work on a booking platform enabling care homes to rent their communal space to adult day clubs. The charity’s chief, who started his […]
A social care spokesman is to write to every single MP calling for emergency measures to end the crisis in the welfare of our oldest and most vulnerable adults. Mike Padgham, Chair of the Independent Care Group (ICG), says radical action is needed before the 1.4m people currently not getting […]
A Cornwall couple are enjoying a more independent lifestyle using monitors that measure movement in their home. The monitoring system has been installed by Cornwall Council to pick up on movement from Robin Gregson, aged 71 from Wadebridge who has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Due to this lung disease […]
A new initiative designed to help people build better connections and support networks is being trialled in Sainbury’s stores. The scheme aims to help end loneliness by bringing people together. It comes as new research from Sainsbury’s latest Living Well Index highlighted a decline in the UK’s sense of wellbeing […]
Person Centred Software and The Care Workers Charity run a photo competition for carers. Carers from across the UK are being invited to take part in the #GladtoCare competition for the chance to win a fabulous holiday with Haven. This fabulous competition is designed to raise the morale of carers, […]
