Home Care News

Volunteering efforts praised by Give & Gain Day organisers

Richard Howard, News Editor (17-May-13)

Employees from businesses all over the country have been getting active outside of their workplaces today, as part of Business in the Community’s (BITC) ‘Give & Gain Day’. BITC estimate… read full article

SweetTree Home Care Services receives ‘Outstanding’ CQC report

Sue Learner, News Editor (16-May-13)

SweetTree Home Care Services has received an 'Outstanding' report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), for the high standard of care and support it provides. SweetTree, which has offices… read full article

Report advises carers how to prevent malnutrition in older people

Laura McCardle, News Editor (15-May-13)

A group of health and social care experts, as well as local government members, has published a report advising carers how to deal with malnutrition in older people. The Malnutrition… read full article

UK to use G8 to spearhead new international approach on dementia research

Sue Learner, News Editor (15-May-13)

The UK will use its presidency of the G8 to identify and agree a new international approach on dementia research, according to the Government. The G8 is a forum for the governments of… read full article

Government pledges to tackle ‘shockingly low’ dementia diagnosis rates

Sue Learner, News Editor (15-May-13)

For the first time, the Government has set a target to improve dementia diagnosis rates, after a report into the progress of the Prime Minister’s Dementia Challenge, found they were “shockingly low”. The… read full article

Health and social care to be fully joined-up by 2018

Laura McCardle, News Editor (14-May-13)

Later today Norman Lamb, the care and support minister, is to reveal plans for health and social care to be fully joined-up up by 2018. Joined-up health and community care is not currently… read full article

Archers actor, Arnold Peters, who played the part of someone living with dementia has died

Sue Learner, News Editor (14-May-13)

Archers actor, Arnold Peters, who played the part of someone living with dementia has died. Arnold Peters, who had Alzheimer’s disease and also played the part of someone with dementia,… read full article

Local authorities criticised for failing 'to give a higher priority to older people'

Richard Howard, News Editor (10-May-13)

Adults social services directors need to be answerable to their own ‘bleak picture’ outlook, according to the Registered Nursing Home Association (RNHA). The annual survey of ADASS (the… read full article

Learning disability housing draws corporate interest

Richard Howard (09-May-13)

The investment appeal in homes for adults with a learning disability seems to be stronger than ever, highlighted by the success of a £10m charity bond from Golden Lane Housing (GLH). The housing arm of care… read full article

No end in sight for social care funding trauma

Richard Howard, News Editor (08-May-13)

A review of social care budgets produces a ‘bleak outlook’ for the sector, according to the president of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services. Having already been faced with a £2.68bn funding… read full article

Video games slow cognitive decline in older people, according to University of Iowa study

Richard Howard, News Editor (03-May-13)

Public health researchers in Iowa claim their studies show proof that the playing of video games can slow the natural ageing process of our minds. A paper published this week by the UI College of Public Health… read full article

CQC staff to receive dementia awareness training from Alzheimer's Society

Julia Corbett, News Editor (03-May-13)

Staff working for the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will for the first time receive dementia awareness training. Through a partnership with Alzheimer’s Society, staff from the body that… read full article

Mears Care group joins with Local Government Information Unit to boost prevention and early intervention in new project

Julia Corbett, News Editor (02-May-13)

Home care provider Mears Care Ltd group has joined forces with the Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) to analyse how local authorities spend money on preventative measures for adult… read full article

Home care provider Carefound launches free Understanding Dementia Event

Julia Corbett, News Editor (01-May-13)

A home care provider will be offering a regular service to help people in the community to understand more about dementia. Carefound home care group has announced that its team of specialist home care… read full article

Secretary of State's controversial comments on wealthy pensioners' benefits criticised by Age UK

Julia Corbett, News Editor (30-Apr-13)

UK charity Age UK has criticised the Secretary of State’s recent remarks about wealthier pensioners and their benefits, saying it fears less well-off pensioners will also feel obliged to hand them back. Iain… read full article

Mediterranean diet could reduce memory problems later on in life

Julia Corbett, News Editor (30-Apr-13)

A study has claimed that following a ‘Mediterranean diet’ can be linked with preserving cognitive function. Academics at the University of Alabama and University of Athens tested 17,478 people to see how closely… read full article

Needs of elderly patients must not be forgotten, says dentists' leader

Sue Learner, News Editor (30-Apr-13)

The needs of elderly patients must not be forgotten as the development of a new dental contract in England continues, the leader of England’s high street dentists has warned. Speaking… read full article

Director of research stands down from Alzheimer's Society

Julia Corbett, News Editor (29-Apr-13)

Professor Clive Ballard is leaving his role as part-time director of research at Alzheimer’s Society. During his time as part of the charity’s management, the world leading dementia researcher played a key… read full article

Secretary of State warns 'primary care system has become reactive when it needs to be proactive'

Julia Corbett, News Editor (26-Apr-13)

Jeremy Hunt has called for the UK to have a proactive approach to care in his speech addressing the challenges facing the emergency care system in the UK. The British Medical Association… read full article

Best and worst UK cities for older people named

Richard Howard, News Editor (25-Apr-13)

Charity Friends of the Elderly have named Belfast as the UK’s top friendly city for older people, based on a survey of the qualities most important to adults over 60. Edinburgh came in at second place in the… read full article