Home Care News
New home care business signals ambition for a revolution in domiciliary care
28 Aug 2014
With more and more health services favouring care in the home, social care is an expanding sector and open for innovation, something new company Expertise Homecare want to be at the forefront of. Launching.....
Five lifestyle changes 'could reduce dementia risk'
27 Aug 2014
Taking exercise, eating a Mediterranean diet and learning a new hobby are among the top five tips to stave off dementia - but one in five Britons think there is nothing they can do says new research from a charity. A.....
Charity calls for Government to build more homes for disabled people
26 Aug 2014
As the housing crisis continues despite an upturn in the number of new homes being built (annual housing starts totalled 137,780 in the 12 months to June 2014, up by 22 per cent compared with the year before) the charity Leonard Cheshire.....
Pioneering research offers genetic clues to the causes of Alzheimer’s
20 Aug 2014
The discovery of a link between Alzheimer's disease and changes in genes associated with inflammation has opened a new frontier for investigation into the cause of the disease. Two independent studies.....
Learning disability charity upgrades to make donations instantaneous
20 Aug 2014
Fundraisers taking part in a wide range of challenges to raise money for national learning disabilities charity Hft will be having an instant impact thanks to pioneering new mobile capabilities. Keen to engage with and encourage.....
Inspection teams in Scotland trial new methods to drive health and social care integration
20 Aug 2014
Scotland’s Care Inspectorate has collaborated with the improvement body for healthcare providers, Healthcare Improvement Scotland, on two trial inspection reports that are envisioned to pioneer a new joint approach. Health and.....
Elderly need lessons on internet surfing as it plays vital role in fighting memory loss and dementia
19 Aug 2014
Older people urgently need lessons in how to use the internet, which can play a vital role in preventing the degeneration of mental abilities in the elderly. London Bridge Hospital has joined forces with.....
Home care quality depends heavily on employing the right staff
19 Aug 2014
A well-selected and motivated team of staff is the most important factor of a successful home care service, according to domiciliary provider , who recommend the guidance of the National Skills Academy for Social Care.....
Wales first in UK to make cannabis-based Multiple Sclerosis drug available on NHS
18 Aug 2014
Wales has become the first in the UK to approve NHS funding for a new cannabis-based medicine, which helps people living with Multiple Sclerosis. The Health Minister Mark Drakeford has agreed to make Sativex.....
Disabled people living in deprived areas of Scotland disproportionally high
14 Aug 2014
A significantly high number of people with learning disabilities live in the most deprived areas of Scotland, statistics from the 2013 Learning Disability Statistics Scotland (LDSS) dataset have revealed this week. The least deprived.....
Care home and social care regulation in Northern Ireland subject to full review
14 Aug 2014
Claire Keatinge, the Older People’s Commissioner for Northern Ireland, has admitted there are ‘fundamental failings’ that need to be addressed in order for care regulation to effectively safeguard service users. Announcing.....
Recruitment drive announced to meet growing home care demand
14 Aug 2014
Due to ‘extraordinary’ growth in demand of home care services reported by home care agency Mears, plans have been announced to recruit more staff in the Nottingham area over coming months. The sharp increase in the need for care.....
Memory Café launches to provide dementia support in community
12 Aug 2014
Adult social care provider Optalis will be re launching its memory café next week in Woodley near Wokingham for adults with dementia and memory difficulties to socialise together. The free memory café will take place every third.....
Stigma of 'mental illness' means many older people with depression suffer in silence
11 Aug 2014
Depression can be a big problem for older people, with one in five people in the community suffering from depression and two in five people living in care homes. Suicide is a significant risk for older.....
Anchor’s Grey Matters campaign highlights people’s fears surrounding ageing
11 Aug 2014
Marking the launch of its new Grey Matters campaign, care charity Anchor has released figures highlighting the main worries and fears people over the age of 55 have about ageing. The loss of independence and worries about.....
Stem cell therapy may aid stroke recovery
11 Aug 2014
A stroke therapy that infuses stem cells into the damaged sections of the brain may help boost recovery after a stroke, according to a pilot study by Imperial College London. Five patients received this.....
Profile: 'Neither the Government nor local authorities are prepared to acknowledge the true price of care,' says Dr Hannah MacKechnie
06 Aug 2014
As the effects of the recession and austerity measures linger on, not least in the cuts to the care sector budgets, the managing director of highly respected Radfield Home Care, Dr Hannah MacKechnie, is rightly concerned about the.....
Too many employees leaving the care sector
06 Aug 2014
Although poised to bring a historic Care Act into force, politicians and healthcare professionals are being warned that the UK’s care sector faces a potential ageing workforce crisis that is already having an impact on the performance.....
World's first anti-psychotic patch trialled in Surrey
06 Aug 2014
An innovative new patch application to treat people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder is being trialled by a research and development team at the Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. In collaboration.....
Bridging the communication gap – how care workers can help those with hearing loss
05 Aug 2014
Whether you suffer from hearing loss yourself or are a care worker helping people who live with this frustrating and isolating condition, the practical advice offered by hearing loss management courses can be invaluable in easing.....
Profile: Dementia expert helps families combat guilt and awkwardness during visits to care home residents
04 Aug 2014
Families can find it hard visiting their relative once they have dementia as they may not recognise them and their memory of the visit can quickly fade. However a writer of a new book on dementia, is urging.....