Home Care News
CQC report into Calderstones NHS Trust highlights 'sickening' record
18 Dec 2014
England’s care regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), has revealed the extent of failures recorded at Calderstones NHS Trust, which includes a number of abusive practices that adults with learning disabilities have been subject.....
More than six million older people suffering from hearing loss in the UK and not receiving treatment
17 Dec 2014
There are 10 million people within the UK suffering from hearing loss, of those, more than 6 million are over 65 whilst the rest are working age and a further 800,000 are deaf, according to Action on Hearing Loss. A.....
Nearly half of Britons feel uncomfortable talking to someone recently bereaved
10 Dec 2014
Talking about bereavement remains a taboo for many people in Britain, according to a new study. The research published by the Dying Matters Coalition revealed 47 per cent of people in Britain feel uncomfortable.....
Government plans will benefit NHS and create opportunities for dementia research
04 Dec 2014
The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a number of plans to benefit health and care services as part of the Autumn Statement. George Osborne announced plans to invest a further £2 billion into the NHS in England during 2015.....
Overhaul of home care services needed, says United Kingdom Home Care Association
02 Dec 2014
An overhaul of the service that commissions home care for those in need is required, the United Kingdom Home Care Association (UKHCA) has said, following the publication of the Burstow Commission’s ‘Key to Care’ report on the future.....
End of life stage for those with dementia is 'forgotten' aspect of disease
01 Dec 2014
Despite the positive work done raising awareness about dementia and living well with the disease, there should be a greater focus on improving the quality of end of life care. As part of collaboration.....