Home Care News
New project launched to tackle malnutrition in older people
30 Dec 2013
The Malnutrition Task Force has launched the Malnutrition Prevention Project to increase the diagnosis and treatment of malnutrition and improve the care and support for older people. Three million people.....
Energy savings targeted to help disabled adults this winter
20 Dec 2013
Coventry City Council is one local authority pleased to be making the most of Disabled Facilities Grants from central Government this winter, targeting energy efficiency in order to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable adults. £597,000.....
People's Republic of China seek out Scotland's care expertise
20 Dec 2013
Scotland’s Care Inspectorate, which regulates and inspects all care services, has welcomed 12 delegates from China as part of a research programme. The delegates from the Ministry of Civil Affairs visited the regulator’s Dundee.....
Most sought after gift for over 65s is an iPad
20 Dec 2013
The most sought after gift for over 65s this year is an iPad, tablet or laptop, according to research by care home provider Anchor. Forty-three per cent of older people want an iPad, tablet or laptop, according.....
New physical restraint guidance for people with dementia, learning disabilities and mental health problems
19 Dec 2013
The Royal College of Nursing is holding a consultation on behalf of the Department of Health on alternatives to physical restraint in adult social care settings and special schools. The proposed guidance.....
Learning disability and autism care provider named as 'Company to Inspire Britain'
19 Dec 2013
Cupio Healthcare, which runs Precious Homes, offering residential care and supported housing services for adults with learning disabilities, mental health and autism, has been named as a ‘Company to Inspire Britain’. Cupio.....
Profile: 'It is ironic that we get free NHS care but few get a free home care service,' says Mears Group boss
18 Dec 2013
A new report from the Health and Social Care Information Centre has revealed that 10 per cent fewer adults are receiving free home care compared to a year ago, showing the impact of budget cuts by local authorities. Age.....
Care provider for people with learning disabilities in financial difficulties
18 Dec 2013
European Care, a care provider for people with learning difficulties, is said to be facing a takeover or a restructure due to financial problems. Its chief executive, Ted Smith claims the company has a “very.....
Leading domiciliary care voices challenge Government to secure Care Bill funding
17 Dec 2013
Scheduled for implementation in just over one year’s time, the Government’s historic Care Bill is largely welcomed by the sector for measures that target the challenges of an ageing population, including the rise of dementia. With.....
Bullying of older people is an overlooked issue
17 Dec 2013
Leading neuroscientist and ageing specialist, Dr Lynda Shaw, has called upon the care sector to be more vigilant on the issue on bullying. From her experience, Dr Shaw believes the issue is underestimated in terms of its impact.....
People with learning disabilities still being left in 'institutions' despite Winterbourne View scandal
16 Dec 2013
Mencap and The Challenging Behaviour Foundation have called the lack of progress in the care of people with learning disabilities ‘shocking’, after the ‘Learning Disability Census’ revealed nearly a quarter cared for in hospital have.....
University of Salford opens research institute for dementia
16 Dec 2013
The University of Salford has opened a research institute dedicated to improving the lives of people living with dementia. The Salford Institute for Dementia will bring together academics from across the.....
Welsh Government to give older people a voice with Declaration of the Rights of Older People
16 Dec 2013
The Welsh Government is to hold a public consultation on proposals for a Declaration of the Rights of Older People. The Declaration of the Rights of Older People, a first for Wales if adopted, will clearly.....
Investment in Public Health makes good financial sense for local councils
12 Dec 2013
Local councils can expect good financial returns if they invest in the right public health interventions, The King’s Trust has said. The charity, which works to improve health and health care in England, has said sensible investments.....
CQC to inspect 150 care homes and hospitals in national review of dementia care
11 Dec 2013
The Care Quality Commission will be inspecting 150 care homes and acute hospitals to examine the quality of dementia care being provided for people living in these settings. The announcement comes as G8 ministers, charities and.....
Health Secretary calls on G8 ministers to find a cure, improve diagnosis and fight stigma at Dementia Summit
11 Dec 2013
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has called on ministers from the G8 countries to use the world’s first G8 Dementia Summit to find a cure for dementia, improve diagnosis rates and fight the stigma around the disease. Mr.....
Alzheimer's Society pledges £100m to a decade of dementia research at G8 dementia summit
11 Dec 2013
At the first G8 dementia summit, Alzheimer’s Society chief executive Jeremy Hughes has pledged to spend at least £100m over the next decade solely on dementia research. Taking place at Lancaster House.....
'Seamless' transition promised for clients throughout home care acquisition
10 Dec 2013
Clients of home care provider Coverage Care have been promised a smooth transition during its acquisition by Supreme Home Care. Over 100 people a week currently receive home care from the care division, which was transferred.....
Profile: ‘To promote a caring workforce, the organisation itself must be caring’ says Penrose Care managing director
04 Dec 2013
Former health care analyst, Robert Stephenson-Padron founded Penrose Care in 2012 together with Dr Matthew Knight, a hospital physician, with the laudable objective of providing home care that has the highest.....
NHS Innovation Challenge Prize for Dementia winner announced
04 Dec 2013
A Staffordshire based GP-led service has won the NHS Innovation Challenge Prize for Dementia and will receive £80,000 to further its positive impact across the NHS. The ‘Memory First’ service won first.....
Finding the right Christmas present for someone living with dementia
04 Dec 2013
Picking a gift for someone living with dementia can quickly become an extra worry on top of the usual stress and decisions that come with finding the perfect presents for friends and family at Christmas. However.....
Government report reveals 'postcode lottery' for dementia diagnosis and support
02 Dec 2013
The figures in a ‘State of the Nation’ dementia report released by the Department of Health (DH) show that fewer than half of people with dementia receive a diagnosis, and that there are huge disparities in support for the condition.....
homecare.co.uk director wins Care Personality of the Year
02 Dec 2013
Davina Ludlow, director of carehome.co.uk and homecare.co.uk, has won the award for Care Personality of the Year and said she is “over the moon”. Ms Ludlow was one of six finalists, competing to win the.....