‘Pop in for a cuppa’ for Dementia UK
Credit: The Carer UK The annual event of tea parties to raise funds for much-needed dementia specialist nurses will take place in March. Dementia UK, the only charity caring for…
Bacteria in gum disease linked to Alzheimer’s
Researchers have found Porphyomonas gingivalis, a bacteria linked to gum disease, present in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease. The team of researchers also found treating genetically modified mice…
CQC appoints new Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care
Health watchdog, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), has announced Kate Terroni as the new Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care (ASC). Ms Terroni is due to take over the role…
NHS could lose funding by underspending budget, ex-DH chief warns
MURRAY_RICHARD_YAMMER PHOTO The NHS is at great risk of losing significant amounts of additional funding growth because of the time it will take to address its workforce shortages, according to…
Social care charities collaborate to explore new models of dementia care
The King's Fund hosted a day of collaboration in London exploring new models of care for people living with dementia. The event, 'Reminiscence Arts in Dementia Care', was held by…
Lincoln care home builds salon for resident who misses trip to hairdressers
Yvonne and Diane. Credit: Bernadette House A care home carrying out a refurbishment has built a hair salon, originally used as a shared bathroom, in a bid to please one…
VODG warns that rush to reform mental capacity laws will fail to protect human rights
The Government must resolve confusing and troubling aspects of its mental capacity law reform if it wants to strengthen people's human rights, a disability services group has said. The Voluntary…
Plans approved for £15m Belong Beeston village
Planning permission has been granted for a former factory site in Nottinghamshire to be transformed into a £15 million care village. The site will be changed in to a state-of-the-art…
Wiltshire council chief urges ministers to clarify
Wiltshire Council's health chief has joined care leaders to press government ministers to publish their plans on adult social care. Minister pledged a 3.2% increase to the NHS funding/budget year-on-year…
Dignity Action Day is coming
Dignity Action Day, an annual event aimed at health and social care workers and the public, is happening on 1 February 2019. The annual event is an opportunity for health…