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Newcross Healthcare launches Complex Care in-the-home to meet growing local demand

Features

Newcross Healthcare in Chester has launched a ‘ Complex Care in-the-home ’ service to meet growing local demand.

The national care provider has had a…

Why Social Technology Is Now An Essential Tool In The UK’s Care Sector

Features

Brand new research by Age UK…

Delivering Well Designed Wheelchair Accessible Bathrooms

Care & Nursing News

In such challenging times in the care sector, anything that can make life easier is a welcome addition. Here, Stuart Reynolds, Head of Product and Marketing at AKW,…

COVID-19 antibody tests to create safer working conditions for care workers

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4,500 staff across Country Court and Nellsar Care will be offered testing after the groups struck deals with test supplier Avonchem
Testing will…

Bluebird Care’s Website Wins Prestigious Award, As They Launch New Careers Website

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Home care provider, Bluebird Care, has launched a new careers website to help people learn more about working in the care sector.

The website,…

Sanctuary Care rolling out hand hygiene hardware in its homes

Features

Sanctuary Care is distributing specialist hand washing equipment across its homes to ensure staff and residents are aware of the dramatic difference proper hand…

The coronavirus has forced many older shoppers to buy online regularly for the first time.

Features

As lockdown loosens, ParcelHero says internet retailers must do their best to retain baby boomers’ custom and permanent changes should be made to sites seeking the…

Helping a loved one with dementia during lockdown

Dementia

Recognising that people need educating about dementia care, especially during these unprecedented times, Stuart Wright, Brunelcare’s Dementia Lead, shares advice to…

Nominations open for the NACC Awards 2020

Events

The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has launched the NACC Awards 2020.

The prestigious awards welcome nominations from across the care catering…

Reinbek Residents Send Special Wishes To Loved Ones

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Staff at Borough Care, the largest not-for-profit provider of care for older people in Stockport, have been helping residents and their families send special wishes…

New app will help to prevent falls in care homes

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Experts at the University of Nottingham have developed a new app that will help to reduce and prevent falls in care homes.

The new ‘React To Falls’ app…

Sunrise of Bassett: Nurses Share Stories Across Generations

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Although nursing has evolved remarkably over the past few decades, the principle of selfless care and dedication to others is as relevant today as it has ever been…

Using history to combat loneliness and isolation: pilot study in Doncaster could lead national effort

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The nation has never been more aware of social isolation and loneliness than in the current lockdown, but a new report published by Heritage Doncaster following a…

Microbiologically controlled water secured for new Louisa Jordan NHS Hospital in Glasgow

Care & Nursing News

The rapid conversion of Glasgow’s SEC into a new NHS hospital was secured by an array of skilled Scottish tradespeople but few have been more critical than those from…

Offers from internet providers to get care homes connected during COVID-19

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NHSX and NHS Digital have negotiated offers with telecom companies to get more care providers and care homes connected to the internet during COVID-19.

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