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Dementia UK Puckers Up for Red Lippy Day

Dementia UK Puckers Up for Red Lippy Day

Today marks Red Lippy Day - a campaign designed to raise funds for specialist dementia nurses, working in partnership with Dementia UK. Jules Osmany, from Northampton, launched #redlippyday in...

CQC publish reports on 80 adult social care services in the Central region

Over the past week independent regulators CQC has published a further 80 reports on the quality of care provided by adult social care services across the Central region. Following recent...
Digital healthcare company to reduce isolation in stroke sufferers with new technology

Digital healthcare company awarded grant to reduce isolation in stroke sufferers

Digital healthcare company Intelesant has been awarded a grant by Greater Manchester Academic Health Science Network (GM AHSN) to carry out research using its home monitoring technology system,...
Carers Week 2016 Launched

Carers Week 2016 Launched

Seven major charities have launched Carers Week 2016 in a bid to raise nationwide awareness of the issues and challenges carers face. Carers Week is set to run from 6-12 June.    ...
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...
CQC seeks views on vision for the future

CQC seeks views on vision for the future

The Care Quality Commission has published its consultation document Shaping the Future which sets out their vision for the future regulation of health and social care. Following the publication the...
DEPARTURE OF SENIOR STAFF COULD EXACERBATE SOCIAL CARE STAFFING SHORTAGES, SAYS RANDSTAD CARE

DEPARTURE OF SENIOR STAFF COULD EXACERBATE SOCIAL CARE STAFFING SHORTAGES, SAYS RANDSTAD CARE

According to research from recruiter Randstad Care societal pressures may force older social care workers to retire earlier than they might otherwise have done. The recruiter has voiced concerns...
CQC responds to Public Accounts Committee report on progress

CQC responds to Public Account Committee report on progress

The CQC has responded to the Public Account Committee’s report out on its performance as the country’s regulator of health and adult social care.  The report acknowledges that...
Cambridgeshire care home placed into Special Measures

Cambridgeshire care home placed into Special Measures

The Care Quality Commission has placed Orchard House in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire into special measures following inspections in October. During the unannounced inspections, CQC found the provider was...
Recognition For Springhill

Recognition For Springhill

Accrington-based Springhill Care Group has won a series of awards at a major regional ceremony marking the region’s best carers. Springhill Care provides a wide range of long-term personalised...

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