Home Care News
Passionate and committed care staff recognised at annual awards ceremony
29 Jun 2016
Provider of residential and home care services across the South of England, Care South, have been celebrating staff achievements at its annual Stars Awards ceremony. On 21 June, Care South held its sixth annual event at AFC Bournemouth’s.....
One third of older people undergo 'unnecessary end-of-life treatments'
28 Jun 2016
One third of older people hospitalised at the end of their life receive unnecessary and potentially harmful medical treatments, a new report has revealed. The study, published in the International Journal for Quality in Health.....
Home care bosses call Brexit result 'disappointing'
28 Jun 2016
Home care leaders have come out in force to share their thoughts on the impact of Britain’s decision to exit the European Union with a UK leave majority of 52 per cent on 24 June. Oliver Stirk, director.....
NHS chief nursing officer reassures 'worried' EU nurses in response to referendum result
28 Jun 2016
The outcome of the European Union (EU) referendum has prompted the chief nursing officer for England, Professor Jane Cummings, to reassure EU nurses working in the NHS who have raised concerns about their future. In.....
Scientists 'one step closer' to finding cure for Parkinson's disease
28 Jun 2016
Scientists have discovered what could potentially cause Parkinson’s disease at cellular level. Researchers at the University of Leicester have discovered the area of the cell responsible for correctly assembling.....
Government urged to think of the UK's ageing population as they try to tackle housing crisis
27 Jun 2016
The housing crisis cannot be solved by focusing policy solely on the needs of first time buyers, says a new report published by the International Longevity Centre – UK (ILC-UK). Authors of the think-piece, Sir Michael Lyons, Caroline.....
Historic World Cup song released for Alzheimer's Research
27 Jun 2016
An original World Cup song performed by the 1966 England football team has been released this month, along with never-before-seen footage of the players in the recording studio, to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK. The.....
Dementia diagnosis 'pointless' if no help is on offer, say doctors
24 Jun 2016
Doctorsat the British Medical Association (BMA)’s annual meeting on Wednesday 22 June backed a motion which said a dementia diagnosis without support would be pointless. A Government drive to increase the number of people receiving.....
Obesity and smoking 'reduce the chance of successful arthritis treatment'
23 Jun 2016
People living with rheumatoid arthritis could be advised to quit smoking and lose weight to maximise their chances of being treated for arthritis successfully, according to a new study published by the McGill University in Montreal,.....
Dementia awareness training introduced by care provider
23 Jun 2016
A leading housing and care provider in Scotland is offering staff additional training in a bid to help raise more awareness of dementia. Edinburgh based charity Blackwood Care is rolling out training in dementia.....
New NICE guidelines for home care agencies stipulate 30 minute visits and personalised care plan
22 Jun 2016
The new NICE quality standard for the care of older people in their own homes, calls for home care providers to carry out 30 minute visits unless shorter visits have been arranged in advance and for formal personalised care plans.....
Five-year-old becomes top fundraiser for Running Down Dementia
22 Jun 2016
A five-year-old girl with a passion for running has become one of the top fundraisers for Alzheimer’s research UK’s new fundraising initiative, Running Down Dementia. India Mackie has already raised £523 for vital dementia research.....
Drugs used to control glucose levels in diabetes could alleviate Alzheimer's disease
22 Jun 2016
Alzheimer’s disease can lead to diabetes according to new research, which claims drugs used to control glucose levels in diabetes could also be used to alleviate the symptoms and progression of Alzheimer’s disease. This.....
Almost half of people in the UK live with chronic pain
21 Jun 2016
One third to half of the UK population is living with chronic pain, new evidence published in the online Journal BMJ Open has revealed. The study conducted by researchers at Imperial College London was supported by the British.....
Guide launched to help older people who may be at risk of depression
21 Jun 2016
It is estimated that 85 per cent of older people living with depression do not receive any help from the NHS. In response to these latest figures, older people’s charity, Independent Age have launched a new free information guide.....
Delay in dementia diagnosis 'puts older people's health at risk'
21 Jun 2016
Many older people could be at an increased risk of engaging in potentially unsafe activities due to lack of dementia diagnosis, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. People.....
People with learning disabilities question Leave and Remain campaigners ahead of EU Referendum
20 Jun 2016
Representatives from both Britain Stronger in Euro and Vote Leave attended a hustings event on 10 June where they met with people with learning disabilities to discuss how the outcome of the referendum would affect them. Campaigns.....
London home care provider put into special measures by CQC
20 Jun 2016
A home care agency in the London borough of Tower Hamlets has been put into special measures after the Care Quality Commission found it to be Inadequate. Earlier this year, the CQC cancelled the registration.....
Canary Care provides 'peace of mind' for families of vulnerable elderly living alone
20 Jun 2016
Canary Care is a discreet, unobtrusive and easy-to-install monitoring and notification system that provides round-the-clock reassurance for family members whilst allowing an older or vulnerable person to stay in the home they love. Canary.....
Half a million older men living with loneliness
17 Jun 2016
Loneliness is a growing problem among older men, with one third of men aged over-65 living with long-term health problems, more than half a million of them are lonely, according to a new report by Age UK. The charity is warning.....
New NHS initiative will fast-track cutting edge medtech innovations to patients
17 Jun 2016
Simon Stevens, head of NHS England has announced the launch of a new programme to fast-track cutting-edge medtech innovations from across the globe to the NHS frontline. In his keynote speech to around 1,000.....
Patients with skin cancer in England and Wales will be first in Europe to benefit from new treatment
17 Jun 2016
Patients with skin cancer in England will be the first in Europe to have access to new drugs which can stall progression of advanced (unresectable or metastatic) melanoma by an average of eight months, compared with standard treatment. NICE.....
Fuss-free phone service helps older people with sensory loss stay connected
16 Jun 2016
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has partnered with Fuss Free Phones to offer a mobile phone handset and service that enables people who are blind or partially sighted to easily place and receive calls, send and.....
Charity launches national campaign to raise awareness of elder abuse
15 Jun 2016
Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) has launched a campaign calling for elder abuse to be made an aggravated criminal offence, after research revealed the Criminal Justice System is 'consistently failing' to deliver justice to older people.....
Home care sector champion awarded CBE in Queen's Birthday Honours
13 Jun 2016
Bridget Warr, chief executive of United Kingdom Homecare Association, which represents home care providers, has been given a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Nominations for Commander of the Order of.....
Facebook-style online health communities could revolutionise patient care
10 Jun 2016
Online Facebook-style communities could be key to improving patient care and help to provide data for new health and care innovations, a new study has found. The study conducted by Professor Eivor Oborn and.....
Photography project highlights the importance of supporting carers in local communities
09 Jun 2016
A student photography project is helping to highlight the importance of local carers support services among UK carers. The project titled ‘For someone else’ focuses on a group of carers living in Cornwall, providing care for their.....
Home care provider's charity grants wishes to over 7,000 older people
09 Jun 2016
Home care provider, Home Instead Senior Care, set up a charity to fund the little things that can make a big difference to older people’s lives - from VIP days out at the seaside, to cinema nights, vintage tea parties with jive dancers.....
Older people living with loneliness as 'fear and taboo' prevents them from seeking help
08 Jun 2016
A large number of British people know someone who has experienced or have themselves experienced loneliness, a new survey commissioned by the Campaign to End Loneliness has revealed. Some 84 per cent of British people responded.....
Virtual reality app provides unique insight into life with dementia
07 Jun 2016
An innovative new smartphone app is offering people an insight into what it is like to live with dementia. The ‘A Walk Through Dementia’ app created by Alzheimer’s Research UK and VISYON provides users with an immersive insight into.....
EU Referendum: Will the health and social care sector be better off under Brexit?
03 Jun 2016
On 23 June, people in Britain will be voting either to stay in or leave the EU. If the UK takes the decision to leave, the impact on the health and care sector will be huge. The question is will it be better off? There.....
Yoga for Alzheimer's initiative aims to raise vital funds for Alzheimer's research
03 Jun 2016
Yoga enthusiasts and beginners alike are being invited to participate in a new national event launched by Alzheimer’s Research UK in order to help raise vital funds for dementia research. Yoga for Alzheimer’s.....
Will the health and social care sector be better off when the UK leaves the EU?
03 Jun 2016
Vote Leave, Campaign to leave the EU
YES
With the UK free to make its own decisions, the care sector will be boosted financially with the Government able to give tax breaks to investors and zero rate VAT.
Some in the care sector have voiced concerns over how Brexit...
Britain Stronger In Europe, Campaign to remain in the EUNO
The health and social care sector is heavily reliant on foreign workers. A fifth of the 1.5m care workers in the UK are foreign with the figure rising to a half in some cities, according to King's College London's Social Care........
Meal Makers reduces 'food poverty' among older people and encourages community cohesion
02 Jun 2016
A new scheme has been launched in Scotland to improve nutrition and reduce health inequalities among older people. The Meal Makers project is an online web platform encouraging people to voluntarily cook.....