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Dementia Friendly Communities programme exceeds Prime Minister's expectations
28 Jul 2014
Over 60 towns and cities have pledged to become Dementia Friendly Communities, more than triple the expectation first set out in the Prime Minister's Challenge on Dementia. Exceeding expectations David.....
Government urged to build more disabled-friendly homes
24 Jul 2014
A charity is calling on all the political parties to make a pledge to build more disabled-friendly homes, after a survey found it is “often impossible” for disabled people to find homes they can live in with dignity. The.....
Government's 'dismal failure' to get people with learning disabilities out of Treatment and Assessment Units
15 Jul 2014
Labour has called on the Government to commit to a two-year deadline to end the practice of placing people with learning disabilities in Treatment and Assessment Units, such as the former Winterbourne View, for long periods of time. During.....
Improved lifestyle choices could cut Alzheimer's by third
14 Jul 2014
A third of cases of Alzheimer’s disease could be prevented if people start taking steps to improve their lifestyles, a study published in the journal Lancet Neurology has claimed. Research was carried out.....
Care workers' low pay jeopardising quality of care with abuse complaints on the rise
10 Jul 2014
The quality of care in both care homes and domiciliary care is being put at risk by the low pay and working conditions of care workers, with abuse and neglect complaints on the rise, according to MPs. The.....
NHS chief executive out of touch with reality over future of care homes
04 Jul 2014
Care sector professionals have criticised NHS chief executive Simon Stevens for saying he would be ‘disappointed’ if nursing homes still existed in 50 years’ time. Chair of the Independent Care Group (York.....
Think tank calls for 'swings at bus stops' for older people
03 Jul 2014
Local and national policy-makers are failing to ensure that our communities meet the needs of all ages according to a new report that strongly recommends that local authorities should encourage a sense of fun for all ages - such as.....
Future of adult social services unsustainable despite 'Herculean success' of staff
02 Jul 2014
Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) annual budget survey released today has revealed a 1.9 per cent reduction in spending in social care services in 2014/15. ADASS president David Pearson commended the continuing.....