Encore Care Homes is introducing a revolutionary new form of dementia training to its care homes in Dorset, enabling healthcare professionals and members of the community to experience what it’s like to live with dementia.

A Sheffield care provider has been using Shetland ponies to bring comfort and joy to its dementia sufferers.

Care provider Heathcotes Group is rolling out a new development initiative across its estates with the construction of gardens pods providing new self-contained space for residents to use.

A seven-month pilot run by London Ambulance Service NHS Trust, in partnership with national volunteering organisation Royal Voluntary Service, has helped reduce the number of emergency calls and visits to A&E amongst frequent fallers in two London boroughs.

Great Oaks care home in Bournemouth recently opened its doors to the community to provide unique entertainment, including an aerial hoop display and Milo the dancing dog.