The latest care news, events,legislation, products and more.
You are here
- Home
- >
- News
News
.jpg "Norman Bannister 92 resident at The Grange Care Home")
brighterkind grants residents' wishes
Residents in brighterkind homes are having their wishes turned into a reality through a wishing well scheme that has been introduced in all 70 of its homes. Norman Bannister, 92, who is a...
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. ...
Pharmacists in care homes could save NHS £135 million
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society, RPS, has published a report stating that the NHS could save £135 million a year if they introduced a pharmacist into every care home across the UK. The...
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...
Commission calls for radical rethink of care for older people
The Commission on Improving Urgent Care for Older people has today called for care to be driven by the needs of individuals rather than rigid structures. The independent report calls for a...
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
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 appoints first National Guardian for freedom to speak up in the NHS
The Care Quality Commission has appointed Dame Eileen Sills DBE as the first National Guardian for speaking up safely within the NHS. As the National Guardian for the freedom to speak up, Dame...
Cleeve Care Group Investment Boosts Service Delivery
The Cleeve Care Group has invested over £700,000 in a fleet of vehicles for its community carers and Rapid Response rescue service to ensure all patients receive services in all weather...
Leeds Beckett University evaluate Dementia Diaries project
Researchers at Leeds Beckett University are set to evaluate the Dementia Diaries project established to bring together people’s experiences of living with dementia as a series of audio...
Categories
- CQC ratings
- Care home news
- Care jobs
- Care planning
- Care sector awards
- Care sector events
- Care sector news
- Care staff
- Charity
- Cleaning & Hygiene
- Construction
- Dementia
- Disability
- Entertainment
- Finance
- Fitness
- Food & Drink
- Fundraising
- Furniture
- Health & Safety
- Healthcare
- Hospice & Palliative Care
- Hospitals
- Industry Comment
- Interiors
- Laundry
- Legal
- Leisure
- Medication
- Mental Health
- Mobility
- New appointments
- PPE
- Products
- Property
- Recruitment
- Relationships
- Research
- Safeguarding
- Security
- Services
- Social care
- Sustainability
- Technology
- Training
- Transport
- Uniforms
- Waste
- Wearables
Visit our other web sites
