Home Care News
Don't stay silent about dementia, urge Awareness Week campaigners
22 May 2013
Dementia Awareness Week 19-25 May, was used by campaigners to highlight the importance of discussing mental health-related concerns with loved ones and health professionals. Promoting their theme of 'worrying.....
Government's new legislation will provide greater financial protection for people in care
13 May 2013
The Government’s new Care Bill will ensure people are treated more compassionately and will provide greater financial protection for those who require care either in their own homes or in a residential setting. The.....
What the Queen's Speech means for the care sector
08 May 2013
Two major social care announcements were contained in the Queen’s Speech; the first reconfirming the Government’s commitment to a cap on individual care costs, the second establishing the right of members of the public to receive.....
Police plans to use GPS tags on dementia patients has led to an outcry over civil liberties
01 May 2013
The Alzheimer’s Society has said there needs to be a balance in the benefits to patients and protecting their civil liberties, after Sussex Police revealed it has bought 15 GPS tagging devices to put on dementia patients so they can.....