Home Care News
'Hensioner' receives special recognition from Prime Minister
19 Mar 2015
Retired taxi driver, Alan Richards from Gateshead has been recognised by Prime Minister, David Cameron, for his contribution to the North East Community for his work with Gateshead initiative, HenPower. Alan is one of the latest.....
Daughter of mum with dementia set up 'To Know Me' books to give her mum a voice
18 Mar 2015
Five years ago, Louise Arkley’s mum was diagnosed with dementia. Desperate for her care workers to know her as the person she once was, her daughter launched ‘To Know Me’ books. “It was during one particular.....
Design student wins Nottingham 'Dragon’s Den style' competition
17 Mar 2015
A Nottingham design student has been announced as the winner of a competition created to improve bus journeys for people with disabilities. Minister for transport, Baroness Kramer announced the winning design entry of the ‘All.....
Innovative technologies shortlisted for prize
11 Mar 2015
A range of creative and innovative technologies, created to improve the lives of people living with disabilities have been shortlisted for the Inclusive Technology Prize. Two of the ideas on the shortlist include, 3D printers that.....
Pet therapy dog accompanies care assistants on home care visits
09 Mar 2015
Tally the dog has been welcomed into the team at Right at Home and will start accompanying care assistants on home care visits to provide pet therapy for service users. The Right at Home Dementia Delay Programme.....
Therapeutic bird song CD helps older people relax and reminisce
03 Mar 2015
Nature is being brought inside through the use of an interactive CD containing bird songs for older people to listen to together with care workers or family members. The CD uses the sounds of nature to act in a therapeutic way.....