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Sir Ranulph Fiennes to scale new heights for Marie Curie

Sir Ranulph Fiennes to scale new heights for Marie Curie

Sir Ranulph Fiennes is set to scale four mountains in ten months in a bid to raise money for the terminally ill. So far Sir Ranulph has raised £18million for charity and has led over 30...
Wyevale Garden Centres smash £750,000 fundraising target for Marie Curie

Wyevale Garden Centres smash £750,000 fundraising target for Marie Curie

Wyevale Garden Centres have raised £750,000 for charity partner Marie Curie, more than 12 months ahead of schedule. The partnership, which launched in 2014, is part of Wyevale Garden...
Funding boost for Down’s Syndrome Association’s sports programme

Funding boost for Down’s Syndrome Association’s sports programme

The Down’s Syndrome Association’s (DSA) DSActive clubs have been given a £19,000 cash injection by insurance provider Simplyhealth.    This £19,000 grant will...
55% of local authorities spending less on services for disabled people and carers since Care Act, says disability charity

Over half of local authorities spending less on services for disabled people and carers since Care Act, says disability charity

Research published today by disability charity Revitalise has shown that 55% of England's Local Authorities have spent less overall on services for disabled people and carers since the...
Over half of people put off dementia diagnosis, says Alzheimer’s Society

Over half of people putting off dementia diagnosis, says Alzheimer’s Society

56% of people put off seeking a dementia diagnosis for up to a year or more, with one in three saying they think dementia and memory problems is just 'a part of the ageing process', an...
Greensleeves rebrands to reflect ‘friendly’ care ethos

Greensleeves rebrands to reflect ‘friendly’ care ethos

Greensleeves Homes Trust, which runs 20 care homes across England, has relaunched as Greensleeves Care. The charity has said the rebrand has been undertaken in a bid to update its “look...
Over-65s’ biggest financial worry is running out of money, says Independent Age

Over-65s’ biggest financial worry is running out of money, says Independent Age

A recent survey conducted by older person’s charity Independent Age has revealed the biggest financial concerns of those aged over 65 in the UK.  The survey showed that almost a...
Independent Age launches new safeguarding leaflet to help vulnerable older adults

Independent Age launches new safeguarding leaflet to help vulnerable older adults

Independent Age have published a new leaflet to help older people, their families and carers recognise the signs of abuse and understand where to go for help. The charity grew concerned about the...
Mental health crisis care concordat summit meets today

Mental health crisis care concordat summit meets today

Today, representatives from the health and care sector, the police, the charity and voluntary sector, and government are meeting at the Oval in Vauxhall, South London to discuss, debate and...
Thorne Golf Club runs an annual Golf Day to raise money for St John’s Hospice in Doncaster

Thorne Golf Club tees off for its annual charity Golf Day

Thorne Golf Club is holding its annual charity Golf Day to support the St John’s Hospice Appeal. The day takes place on Saturday 19th September at the Kirton Lane Club, Thorne. Gordon...

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