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'Incredible' care worker helps woman with autism overcome fear of hospitals
26 Apr 2018
A care provider in London, which helped an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) overcome a fear of hospitals, has been rated 'outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Ealing based, Support.....
Head of NHS says older 'advantaged' homeowners should foot social care bill
25 Apr 2018
NHS England boss Simon Stevens has said adult social care funding should come from pensioners with “accumulative housing wealth” rather than from the younger, working age generations, who don’t have the same level of home ownership.....
'Highly challenging' environment sees Allied Healthcare seek rescue plan
23 Apr 2018
Allied Healthcare, one of the country’s largest home care providers which cares for 13,500 people in the UK, is seeking a rescue plan to “ensure safe continuity of care across our UK-wide operations” after admitting it has been operating.....
Blind artist uses art to make sense of his vivid hallucinations
20 Apr 2018
Arthur Ellis, who lost his sight 12 years ago after falling seriously ill with bacterial meningitis, has revealed he uses Blu tack, elastic bands and stencils to help him paint and draw the hallucinations he suffers from. In.....
Theresa May does U-turn over NHS cancer treatment for Windrush man
18 Apr 2018
Theresa May has said Albert Thompson, who was denied NHS cancer treatment, as he cannot prove he is in the UK legally despite having lived here for 44 years, will now be able to get the treatment he desperately needs. The.....
Oldest runner completes London Marathon in 8 hours 21 minutes
18 Apr 2018
John Starbrook, aged 87, was the oldest runner in this year’s London Marathon, completing it in eight hours and 21 minutes. John, who was fundraising for Age UK, ran the London Marathon for the 33rd time......
Dementia nurses raffle off £600,000 house to fund dementia centre
17 Apr 2018
Two nurses, who work with people with dementia, are raffling off their four-bedroomed house to raise funds for a dementia centre. Marty Pumbien and his partner Annie have entered their Northampton home into.....
Loneliness helpline receives record number of calls from elderly
13 Apr 2018
A helpline supporting lonely and isolated older people received one call every minute in March, making it the busiest month since its launch in November 2013. Silver Line took a record 48,000 calls in March,.....
Care Roadshow Glasgow will show how to boost social interaction in care homes
11 Apr 2018
The Care Roadshow is returning to Glasgow for the eighth year, with this year's visitors shown how to boost mental stimulation and social interaction in care homes. This free informative event at Hampden.....
#UniteForParkinsons as condition remains 'massively underestimated'
11 Apr 2018
One in 10 people with Parkinson's disease have been laughed at because of the condition, and more than a quarter have had symptoms mistaken for drunkenness, a leading charity has found. A lack of public awareness.....
UK's oldest judo teacher, aged 94, has no plans to retire
10 Apr 2018
At 94, Jack Hearn is the oldest active judo teacher in Britain and has no plans to slow down anytime soon. In 1951, 'Judo Jack' attended his first martial art class and 67 years later, is one of the country’s.....
22-year-old motorcyclist rides around the world for mental health charity
09 Apr 2018
Henry Crew, from Petersfield, is attempting to set a new Guinness World Record to become the youngest person to circumnavigate the world by motorcycle. The 22-year-old's attempt will include riding across.....
How to prepare for a CQC inspection
04 Apr 2018
It can be daunting for care providers to think that a Care Quality Commission inspector could be on their doorstop at very short notice - usually in as little as 48 hours. However, the good news is, that.....