Home Care News

Don't stay silent about dementia, urge Awareness Week campaigners

Richard Howard, News Editor (22-May-13)

This week is Dementia Awareness Week, an event that campaigners are using to highlight the importance of discussing mental health-related concerns with loved ones and health professionals. Introducing… read full article

College of Optometrists encourages regular eye checks to prevent falls in older people

Laura McCardle, News Editor (22-May-13)

Carers are being urged to ensure older people have regular eye examinations in an attempt to prevent them from falling. The College of Optometrists made the plea today when it published… read full article

The Alzheimer’s Society wants more people to talk about dementia

Laura McCardle, News Editor (21-May-13)

The Alzheimer’s Society is encouraging more people to talk about dementia after a poll revealed that almost half of UK adults would find it hard to tell their family if they thought they had the condition. The… read full article

Breakthrough by scientists discovers the early trigger that can lead to dementia

Julia Corbett, News Editor (21-May-13)

Research from Cambridge University’s Department of Chemistry has established the nature of malfunction in protein molecules that triggers Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists have discovered a catalytic trigger,… read full article

London Fire Brigade can remain world class despite need to make savings

Richard Howard, News Editor (20-May-13)

Londoners are being invited to have their say on fire safety issues, after a public consultation was launched by the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority. The Draft Fifth London… read full article

Managers benefit from new dementia support guide from Skills for Care

Julia Corbett, News Editor (20-May-13)

The Department of Health has commissioned a new managers’ guide, in order to drive up the learning and development of the social care workforce that supports people with dementia. Skills for Care has created… read full article

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 (Harrogate, Ripon, Wetherby) home care group has announced that its team of specialist home care… read full article