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Dementia ‘atlas’ reveals care disparities across England

Dementia ‘atlas’ reveals care disparities across England

The publication of an online ‘dementia atlas’ today has revealed significant variations in the provision and quality of care for those with dementia across England. The area where...
Andrew Sykes urges care providers to monitor temperatures during heat wave

Andrew Sykes urges care providers to monitor temperatures during heat wave

Andrews Air Conditioning is encouraging care providers to remain vigilant when the temperature is higher than normal over the coming weeks. They are particularly concerned about residents in a care...
Researchers identify gene set that may protect parts of brain from Alzheimer’s

Researchers identify gene set that may protect parts of brain from Alzheimer’s

Researchers have identified a specific pattern of gene activity in areas of the brain that are most vulnerable to the damage caused by Alzheimer’s disease. This new study, published...
CQC takes action to protect residents at Liverpool dementia care home

CQC takes action to protect residents at Liverpool dementia care home

The Care Quality Commission has put Aaron Lodge Care Home, Liverpool into special measures following concern about the safety of residents.  Aaron Lodge, a residential dementia care home...
New drug shown to reduce brain shrinkage in Alzheimer’s disease

New drug shown to reduce brain shrinkage in Alzheimer’s disease

New research has shown that the drug LMTX may slow down brain shrinkage in some people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease by up to a third. This research was shared at the...
SWANTON CARE AND COMMUNITY CROWNED EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR

SWANTON CARE AND COMMUNITY CROWNED EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR

Adult social care provider, Swanton Care and Community, has been named The Employer of the Year (Independent) at The National Learning Disability and Autism Awards. Swanton CEO Dr Alison...
NHS Foundation Trust fined over patient canoe suicide

NHS Foundation Trust fined over patient canoe suicide

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust has been fined for safety failings after a patient drowned during a canoeing activity event. Mansoor Elahi, 31, from Rochdale was an inpatient at Birch Hill...
Estate Agent Disappearance Anniversary marked with Right to be Safe Appeal

Estate Agent Disappearance Anniversary marked with Right to be Safe Appeal

The Suzy Lamplugh Trust has today launched the Right to be Safe appeal on the 30th anniversary of estate agent Suzy’s disappearance. The 25 year old disappeared without a trace whilst showing...
CQC publishes care home closure guidance to protect service users

CQC publishes care home closure guidance to protect service users

The CQC published a good practice guide yesterday in a bid to minimise disruption to those affected by care home closures. The publication, Managing Care Home Closures, comes after an event...
Ombudsman publishes Service Charter to inform service users

Ombudsman offers greater clarity about its role with Service Charter

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has today published a set of quality standards in the form of a Service Charter to inform service users what they can expect from the service. The...

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